Qingdao – A beautiful seaside city full of German and Italian style, and known for its world famous beer.

Qingdao Liuting International Airport began serving the public on August 5, 1982 and has developed into an important air hub in east China. Presently, over 400 flights operate here, connecting Qingdao with destinations both at home and abroad. The airport is well-equipped with a parking lot, public telephones, clinic, free luggage carts, and obstacle-free facilities for passengers' convenience. In addition, services such as inquiry, lost & found, left luggage, and luggage packing are also available.

Located about 23 km from the downtown area, the airport can be easily reached. Currently, there are 5 shuttle buses running between the airport and downtown, covering most areas of the city. In addition, there are inter-city buses traveling between the airport and Rizhao, Weifang, Jiaozhou, Zibo, Rushan, Shouguang, Dongying, Jimo and Laixi, and other towns.

Because of its hilly terrain, few people use bicycles or motorcycles in the city. Consequently, the public bus is the main vehicle.

Standard bus fare is CNY1; fare on an air-conditioned bus is CNY2. If you pay by transportation card (Qindaotong in Chinese), passengers can enjoy a 20% discount.

Many bus routes run along the coast including Nos. 26, 304, 317, 321, and the Tourism Special Line 802 from west to east of the city and pass through major sightseeing places such as the Zhan Bridge (Zhan Qiao), Luxun Park, Bathing Beach, Badaguan, etc.

Qingdao Liuting International Airport began serving the public on August 5, 1982 and has developed into an important air hub in east China. Presently, over 400 flights operate here, connecting Qingdao with destinations both at home and abroad. The airport is well-equipped with a parking lot, public telephones, clinic, free luggage carts, and obstacle-free facilities for passengers' convenience. In addition, services such as inquiry, lost & found, left luggage, and luggage packing are also available.

Located in north temperate monsoon zone, Qingdao has a temperate monsoon climate. The urban area is affected by the northeast monsoon, ocean current and water mass, so Qingdao climate has evident features of marine climate. In Qingdao, the air is humid; the temperature is medium; the four seasons have clear distinctions.

In spring, the temperature rises slowly and comes one month later than other inland cities.

In summer, it is muggy and rainy, but has no intense heat. The hottest season is in August with the average temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and the coldest in January with the average temperature of 0.9°C below zero (30.4°F).

In autumn, the sky is clear and the air is crisp.

In winter, it has no bitter cold, with strong winds and low temperature for a long time. Autumn and winter in Qingdao are windy; in winter the temperature drops below zero centigrade, although the sea does not freeze. Winter swimming challenges the courageous.

Qingdao Cuisine, which is usually deep fried, braised, roasted or stewed, commonly use soy sauce, shallots and garlic, and the dishes are known for their delicate aromas, and pure flavor. Qingdao cuisine's most famous dishes are sea cucumbers with minced meat, Jiaodong Chicken Wings, and Braised cuttlefish eggs. Although prepared in a simple style, these dishes are unforgettable. The best way to enjoy Qingdao's seafood is to stroll down to the shore, or along Laiyang Road and stop in one of the many little seafood restaurants. Qingdao's many fine hotels are also excellent places to enjoy seafood, although prices are higher, there is less of a language barrier problem and the dishes are more refined.

Located at the coastal area at the southern end of Zhongshan Road, it is an extension of the road into the sea. It is just about 0.3 miles from Qingdao Railway Station. Whether travelers come to Qingdao by train or by ship, Zhanqiao, a landmark of the city, welcomes them at their first stop in this beautiful coastal city. The locals say that you can not know the real Qingdao if you have not gone to the Zhan Bridge, so follow our introduction to see the top scene of the city.

All the local hospitals in Qingdao are open to international students. Students with minor illness can go to schools' clinic for help. If you are badly ill, you can see a doctor in any of the local hospitals.

Tips for seeing a doctor in the local hospitals.

Process:

Bring your passport, then fill in a form in the hospital which contains your name (English name or Chinese name), date of birth and contact person in China (name and contact)

Register with a doctor

Waiting at the corresponding section

Seeing the doctor

Foreign Embassies are located in Beijing, but there are 2 foreign consulates in Qingdao.

General Consulate of Japan

Add: 45/F Qingdao International Finance Center, 59 Hong Kong Middle Road, Qingdao

Consular District: Shandong

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:40-11:30, 12:30-17:30

Tel: 86-0532-8090-0091

E-mail: ryoji@qd.mofa.go.jp

General Consulate of the Republic of Korea

Add: #101 Hong Kong East Rd., Lashan District, Qingdao

Consular District: Shandong

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-18:00

Tel: 86-0532-8897-6001

E-mail: qdconsul@mofa.go.kr