 Qingdao (also Tsingtao) is one of the most beautiful and clean cities in the People's Republic of China and the largest city in Shandong Province. The name "Qingdao" in Chinese means "The Green Island".
Qingdao is a city steeped in China's 20th century history. An ancient city, Qingdao was taken as a German colony in 1897. During their 17 year colonial period, the Germans left a distinct mark on Qingdao's architecture that can still be seen today in its historic center and train station. It is a kind of "Bavaria-on-the-East-China-Sea", where locals still sell Bratwurst on the street. And in no other place in China do people drink as much beer as in Qingdao. In 1903, the world-famous Tsingtao brewery was established by homesick Germans. And every August Qingdao holds a Beerfest to celebrate its favorite libation.
In 2008, Qingdao will play host to the sailing events of the Summer Olympics. Qingdao's climate ranges from very hot and humid in the summer to snowstorms in winter. Qingdao is the ideal destination if you want to combine sea-side fun with your trip or studies in China.
Population: 7,311,200
Area: 10,654 square Km.
Annual average temperature: 54.9 Fahrenheit
City flower: China rose
Nickname: Island City
Study in Qingdao
Qingdao University
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