Geographical Location

Qingdao is located at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, along the coast of the Yellow Sea. It is situated in the southeastern part of the Shandong Peninsula. To the east and south, it borders the Yellow Sea. To the northeast, it adjoins Yantai City. To the west, it is connected to Weifang City, and to the southwest, it shares a border with Rizhao City.

Climate Conditions

Qingdao has a temperate monsoon climate with distinct marine characteristics. The four seasons are well-defined. In spring, the temperature rises slowly. Summer is hot, humid, and rainy, but there is no long period of extreme heat. The average temperature in July and August is about 25.4℃. Autumn is sunny and pleasant. Winter is windy with relatively low temperatures, but it is not overly cold. The average temperature in January is -0.1℃, with the lowest temperature reaching -10.2℃. The hottest month is August, with an average temperature of 25.7℃ and a maximum temperature of 37.4℃.

Tourist Attractions

Coastal Scenery

There are many beautiful beaches such as Shilaoren Beach. The sand is fine and the sea water is clear. The Qingdao Pier is an iconic coastal attraction that extends into the sea, allowing people to enjoy the sea view. In addition, as the Sailing Capital of China, visitors can experience water sports and watch events like the Qingdao International Sailing Week.

Historical Architecture

There are a large number of European-style buildings concentrated in areas like Badaguan, which integrate the architectural styles of many countries. St. Michael's Cathedral is an iconic building with a magnificent exterior and exquisite interior decoration.

Other Attractions

Mount Laoshan is a famous Taoist holy land with unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.

Specialties

Seafood

The combination of prawns and Chinese cabbage perfectly blends seafood and vegetables. The spiced and salted mantis shrimp is delicious and fragrant. The stir-fried clams are tender, fresh, and spicy. There are also various seafood dumplings such as Spanish mackerel dumplings and cuttlefish dumplings.

Meat

Liuting Pig's Trotters are tender, rich in sauce flavor, chewy, and not greasy. Qingdao Zhizha is tender and chewy. The crispy chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a strong aroma.

Others

Seaweed jelly is a must-have food in summer, with a smooth taste. Qingdao buns have thin skins, large fillings, and delicious flavors. The stewed chicken with Laoshan mushrooms has a unique taste.