"CHINA" Qingdao by Regina1965

Qingdao Travel Guide: 201 reviews and 799 photos

Qingdao

I visited China in October 2007 as a part of a delegation of one of our shipping companies, to attend the opening of large cold store there. We stayed at the beautiful Shangri-La hotel for 3 nights (see my tip).

Qingdao

The tower opposite Shangri-La hotel.

The beautiful ball on top of this building constantly changed colours, making it a mesmerizing sight. This building is opposite the Shangri-La hotel. As I hadn't started on VT until later in October 2007 I have no photos of inside the hotel and very few photos without people in them.

We were staying in the most fashionable street with a lot classy hotels of brand-name stores and close to Wusi square (see my main photo) so this area wasn't what you might call cheap in China and the prices were pretty much the same as here in Iceland.

Hardly anyone spoke English there, apart from the hotel staff and one young shop-assistant in one store.

Qingdao

There was so much smog and humidity in October that most of the photos taken outside are blurred.

Pros and Cons

Cons:Way too much smog and very high humidity.
In a nutshell:A very modern city, not much reminding one of old China.

Last visit to Qingdao: Oct 2007
Intro Updated Mar 31, 2012
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Written Mar 14, 2009

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GentleSpirit Jun 9, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Is this the same place where the Germans put up a brewery? My mom, who is form Germany, took great pride in saying the Germans put up a church and a brewery when they came there:)
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wise23girl Mar 31, 2012 at 1:10 AM

Some more excellent tips. I enjoy your writing...look forward to what comes next here.
Marg
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Nemorino Dec 27, 2011 at 5:12 AM

Great that you were able to visit China as a member of a delegation. Best wishes for the New Year!
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88Starflite Mar 26, 2010 at 12:27 PM

I saw a news report on how Viet Nam is becoming the next Asian dragon with lots of investments pouring into it. It's also rated as one of the top ten places to retire.
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cachaseiro Mar 17, 2010 at 5:21 AM

quingdao. beer town :O)
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Toshioohsako Dec 15, 2009 at 11:27 PM

Regina, you must have a wonderful time in Qindao. I have never been here. I hv ben to Beijing twice but it was a business trip like yours and could not see much. Have a good day.
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BillNJ Dec 14, 2009 at 6:49 PM

Great hotel tip! It looks like a great 5-star hotel at which to stay.
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volopolo Mar 17, 2009 at 5:07 AM

Excellent picture of Wusi square