Qingdao

Discover Qingdao — where ancient heritage meets cutting-edge modernity along China’s stunning northeast coast.

As the largest city in Shandong Province and home to nearly 9 million people, Qingdao offers an unforgettable blend of coastal beauty, dynamic city life, and rich cultural history.

Known as one of China’s most livable cities, Qingdao served as host for the 2008 Olympic sailing events and is home of the world-famous Tsingtao Brewery.

Step into 6,000 years of living history! A city where ancient legends and timeless traditions come to life. The birthplace of Chinese Taoism, Qingdao is steeped in a philosophy that embraces harmony with nature and the universe. It was from these shores that the legendary explorer Xu Fu launched China’s earliest overseas voyages, journeying to Korea and Japan in search of the mythical elixir of life for Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

Unprecedented economic growth in the region has contributed to a booming seafood industry in Qingdao and the greater Shandong Province, making Qingdao one of the perfect places to host the #1 Seafood show in the world!

Companies in the area import and export over USD$8 billion worth of seafood a year – more than a third of China’s total international seafood trade.

Air Travel

Qingdao International Airport

While Qingdao has many modern hotels, restaurants and other features common in a world-class city, it retains much of its old-world character from when it was a German colony. Since the 1980s, Qingdao has rapidly developed into a major port city and manufacturing center. Its convenient international airport has numerous daily flights to and from locations throughout China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. Qingdao also now has direct flights from Europe and North America.

Weather

16 – 20°C

Qingdao has a temperate four-season climate. The temperature peaks in late August at around 25°C and winters are typically cold and dry with average January temperatures of about 0°C. Early November is still the Golden Season in Qingdao and days are normally dry with temperatures ranging from 16 – 20°C so remember to bring a coat with you to the show!

Whether you’re drawn to its iconic beer, vibrant markets, or scenic seaside promenades, Qingdao invites you to explore, indulge, and be inspired. Come experience the spirit of this world-class destination.