Qingdao: A coastal city in China's Shandong Province

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‍Qingdao is the economic center of east China's Shandong Province, a coastal holiday tourism city, as well as a major nodal city along the Belt and Road that connects Asia with Europe, and covers an area of 11,282 square kilometers. It administers seven districts and three county-level cities.

Red tiles, green trees, as well as clear blue sky and ocean are the four things the city is known for. The scenic spots below couldn't be more representative of these features.

Eight Great Passes

Located in the north of Huiquanjiao Scenic Zone, Badaguan, or the "Eight Great Passes," named its eight streets after historical Chinese military passes.

In the name "Badaguan," "ba" means eight, "da" great, and "guan" means pass, hence "guan" is embedded in the name of all the passes, which include the Hanguguan, Jiayuguan, Juyongguan, Ningwuguan, Shanhaiguan, Shaoguan, Zhengyangguan, Zijingguan, Linhuaiguan and Wushengguan. This area has 10 streets now, but the name has been kept.

It is also well-known for combining architectural styles of several countries in the world including Japan, the U.S., Denmark, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and others.

The Eight Great Passes /VCG Photo

Transportation

Subway: Take Metro Line 3 and get off at Taipingjiao Park Station.

Bus: Take Bus 26, 31, 202, 206, 223, 228, 231, or 304 and get off at Wushengguan Road Station.

Qingdao International Sailing Center

The Qingdao International Sailing Centre is a sailing marina, previously the site for the Beihai (North Sea) Shipyard by the Fushan Bay. It was constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and hosted the Olympic and Paralympic sailing competitions. The sailing center stretches out to 45 hectares, with 30 hectares for the competition and 15 hectares developed after the Games. It is now a tourist spot and yacht club for travelers.

Qingdao International Sailing Center /VCG Photo

Transportation

Subway: Take the M2 subway line and get off at Yan'erdao Road Station.

Bus: Take Bus 31, 33, 104, 110, 125, 208, 224, 225, 232, 304, 311, 316, 321, 363, 374, 501, or 80, and get off at Ocean Plaza Station.

Qingdao Polar Ocean World

Qingdao Polar Ocean World was designed as a traveling program for the 2008 Olympic Games. The ocean theater can accommodate 2,800 people and hosts performances by animals such as dolphins.

The park has 36 exhibition halls, among which the polar marine animals hall is the essence of the park. Visitors can look at the beluga whales, walruses, sea lions, seals, Arctic sea otters, polar bears, penguins, arctic wolves and other rare polar animals in a simulated polar environment.

A dolphin is being fed by its trainer at the Polar Ocean World. /VCG Photo

Visitors appreciate displays at the Polar Ocean World. /VCG Photo

Transportation

Subway: Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Haiyoulu Station.

Bus: Take Bus 11, 102, 317, or 504 and get off at Polar Ocean World Station.

The Ministry of National Defense announced on February 28 that the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy will be held on April 23, 2019, in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.

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