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06 REDSTAR Chronicle News from Qingdao and beyond

08 Re-TROS Forward Stellar Beijing rockers at REDSTAR 4 March 10 MAX 09 Third annual Qingdao Music and Art eXpo 14 Pole Dancing A revolutionary new trend sweeps the city 16 A Modern Love Story Feeling the 情人节 spirit

18 Service With Style Qingdao's best-dressed fuwuyuan 20 Goji Berries Trends can be good for you! 22 Jimo Downhill Skiing in Qingdao's backyard 33 Qingdao directory 3D City Map Central Business District (CBD) Map Hong Kong Garden (HKG) Map Huangdao Map (HGD) Complete Qingdao Listings

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41 February Events 42

Places New Menu at Da Vinci TJ's Tasty Taco Tuesdays Keeping it Cool at Freeman Cafe

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60 Qingdao Classifieds 62 Face

Regulars Class of your own p24 * Hundred Schools p26* Reviews p28

* London calling p29 * Down to Business p30 * Qingdao Nocturnal p57

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What Do You Do?

Youcha, Xuefeng Pig, Horse—China What is your area of expertise? Youcha: I collect and sell antiques in the Culture Market on Chang Le Road. I'm originally from Henan, but have been living in Qingdao for some 15 years. Xuefeng: I do the same but have only been in Qingdao for 3 years. Where are most of your customers from? Both: They're mostly Chinese, but we also get a lot of Koreans, Japanese, Russians, and Americans. They are usually interested in porcelain. What do you enjoy collecting? Xuefeng: I enjoy collecting jade for the selection process, evaluating its color and quality. Youcha: I like dragon motifs, and this old Buddhist water pipe. Can you still use it? Yes, I do. Can you tell me about your hat? Xuefeng: The hat is from Henan. It was a fox. Some minorities in China worshipped wolves and foxes, and foxes were believed to be the animal form of beautiful women spirits.

Elaine Rooster—China What do you do? I'm a manager for the Vietnamese restaurant Pho 8. What experience did you have in the service industry? I studied Hotel Management at Qingdao University, and then worked on a cruise ship for three years. What were some of the low and high points? At first I felt seasick—especially in some rough seas around Thailand—but three months later I was used to it. In fact, I felt dizzy when walking on land! I had trouble understanding the different accents of people from various cultures, but this also improved my language skills; I now speak English, Japanese, and conversational French and Italian. Because it's often difficult to travel as a Chinese National with all the visas and paperwork, working on the ship gave me a great opportunity to see more of the world.

Andy Tiger—UK What is your degree and job? I have a degree in Naval Architecture from South Hampton University in England. I'm a ship surveyor, inspecting ships from steel plate and machinery through building to make sure they are safe and seaworthy. Perks and pitfalls? I've traveled a lot with the job, having lived in Turkey, Spain, and now China. There's a lot of variety; each ship is different so you don't know what you're going to find—including the lunches—and it's quite satisfying to see the ships are better after repairs than when they came in. What I don't like is having to climb around dark, dirty places in the January cold. Since ships operate 24/7, I'm probably working over Chinese New Year. Your dream job? An astronaut, because it must be so peaceful and beautiful up there... Or a Qingdao bus driver. They rule the road.

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Pan Wen Yi Tiger—China What do you do for a living? I am an artist. I'm self-taught and have been painting since I was 14 years old. I've been a professional artist for 20 some years, working with a local agent to exhibit in Qingdao, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and most recently, Chengdu. I also teach painting to several students from China, America, and Italy. What are your influences? I have a very personal style, painting the images in my mind and from my dreams. Lately, I've been inspired by elements from Buddhism, Taoism, and music. What are your goals? I hope to improve myself through my art, traveling and exhibiting internationally to broaden my perspective. What career advice do you give to your students? Follow your dreams. Don't ever give up.

Wen Qing Sheep—China What it is your occupation and field of study? I'm a photographer for So Life magazine in Qingdao, shooting mostly portraits of people, but also food, interiors, and events. I'm self-taught, beginning with a friend's manual Russian camera. Despite many early rolls that came out all black, it's been a fun learning process. I actually studied business. My mom picked it for me, thinking I would have better job security. What about your personal photography? I like old houses or to capture unexpected beauty that you can't control but are lucky to happen upon. In an old, rundown neighbourhood I once came across twin girls who were happy to let me photograph them. They were naturally beautiful and smiling, but you could see that their lives were also hard. I find there's more truth in the faces of the very young and old. In between, people are too preoccupied with looking good.

Diane Dragon—US Describe your career path. I graduated high school at 17, and wasn't sure what to do. My mother guided me to study nursing, and I worked as a travel nurse for independent companies, taking 13-week contracts all over the US and the Virgin Islands. My favourite field was neonatal intensive, as the majority of the work was about life, hope, and the dreams of a family—a much more positive experience compared to disease oriented fields. I had great benefits, paid travel and moving expenses, and a lot of freedom. In my thirties, I settled into a more permanent position as a certified diabetic educator, realising it was the only way to create any seniority and become a specialist. What are you doing now? I'm learning Chinese and going back to school through an online US university for a second degree in Environmental Management, with a Business minor. No matter what stage you are in life, it's about keeping things fresh and yourself stimulated.

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have we got news for you the finds include a triceratops and the largest-ever hadrosaur

Prizes! Last month we offered the chance to win one of 5 decks of Pocket Qingdao Version 2 (now available!) to people who knew that the origins of Maotai Baijiu was indeed, Guizhou Provinnce. The winners are Joshua Pearson, Helen Stokes, David Joseph, Li Xiaoqu and Jason McAllister. Thanks to all who entered and gave feedback. This month we're giving away passes to legendary comic performance Whose Line is it Anyway (see article, p12). For your chance to win, direct your browsers to redstarpocket.com and answer the simple question. Good luck!

Fireworks claim lives

The find was actually made in March 2008, but had not been announced until late December, by which time over 7,600 bones had been unearthed. This is potentially the largest single area of dinosaur remains ever discovered, a claim made by Professor Zhao Xijin, lead palaeontologist of the excavation, which was later asserted by Dr. Paul Barrett of London's Natural History Museum.

Dino graveyard in Shandong One of the world's largest archaeological sites has been discovered at Zhucheng, 100km due west of Qingdao. The finds include

Following a spate of factory explosions, the government clamped down on illegal firework manufacturers early in January.

the remains of a 2m caratopsid (triceratops) skull and what may be the worlds largest ever hadrosaur (duck-billed dinosaur), at 60m long.

Detailed information is expected to be released later in 2009, after operations recommence in warmer weather. The bones are estimated to come from around 100-65 million years ago, around the time of the extinction event that ended the dinosaur's run on Earth. Shandong authorities, predictably, have begun building an amusement park to bring the site's excitement to the masses.

Government comes down on harmful websites

An explosion in Weifang, Shandong Pr. took the lives of 13 people on 3 January, and a blast in Guangzhou eight days later killed five more, prompting the action, which saw the presence of fireworks on street corners drop considerably compared with last year.

Google and Baidu are among several leading internet portals to have been laid under the microscope recently, amid official accusations that they are spreading pornography and are responsible for, "A vulgar tone [which] has seriously damaged the physical and mental health of youth," (Cai Mingzhao, Dep. Press Chief, State Council).

The crackdown involved increased power to punish offenders and safety checks on transport routes.

The government warned that the service providers must do more to block harmful material from

being accessed by consumers. Pornography is officially illegal in China, but is widely available on the internet. Other companies accused of hosting or supplying inappropriate content included Sina, Sohu, Tencent and a number of popular blog sites. Jeremy Goldkorn, the founder of Beijing-based Danwei.org, one of the most accessible and well-maintained English language

websites to focus on Chinese media said, "The fact that they rapped every major Web site on the knuckles ... it is sending a message out to be on their best behavior and that's a system that everyone understands."

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Fiscal stimulants Wen: Qingdao jia you! Prime Minister Wen Jiabao visited Qingdao in early January on a state visit to assess the current economic climate. Following Beijing's injection of 4 trillion yuan, a number of fiscal policies have been introduced to keep the economy from sinking into recession. "The policy measures we have taken have achieved initial results," said Wen, to China National Radio. "Economic conditions are better than expected." The minister went on to say that some revenues are rising, unsold goods are selling and power consumption is growing, though didn't quote any figures. Wen visited a number of locations in Qingdao including the port areas, farmlands, and companies such as Haier and Kingking, praising them on finding opportunities in crisis.

A fistful of monetary policies The biggest decisions and changes to financial policy involve China's Central Bank, which has decreased both interest rates and reserve requirements to encourage people to continue borrowing. The government are also intending to change the Yuan into a foreign exchange currency, by allowing it to be accepted in foreign exchange with ASEAN nations, particularly around the southern areas of Guangxi Autonomous Region and Yunnan. Eventually this will require the Yuan to be subject to market fluctuations and not artificially controlled, as it is now.

Beijing is also trying to decrease dependency on exports, while increasing domestic spending by applying subsidies and price reductions, in an effort to curb unemployment and keep people spending. New fiscal policies have been put in place in various areas ranging from decreased interest rates on mortgage lending in Qingdao, Beijing and Shanghai to subsidies on electronics in rural areas (including in Shandong), to directing of funds into scientific and technological research programs. Heavy industries are seeking, through merger and acquisition to improve production methods and cut costs in manufacture. For example, Shandong, which is China's largest gold producer, and it's state-owned Gold Mining Company has recently purchased 74% of Inner Mongolia's Chifeng Chaihulanzi Mining, and companies in China's steel industry, one of the most fractious steel industries in the world, are seeking similar deals.

Thrifty urbanites Conversely, while Beijing urges consumers to keep spending and borrowing, many white collar urbanites are pinching pennies like never before. Recent postings on popular websites and blogs are urging others to live more frugally, such as Beijingite Wang Hao, who has launched a campaign to cut living costs to 100元 per week. Previously it was not uncommon for city workers to spend more than they earned but this has become less popular in recent months.

Economic growth

Previously, the USD and Euro were used for most foreign exchange but the likelihood of the USD slipping and the irritation this could cause for traders between China and wider Asia is seen as reason enough to begin the transition.

• 2007 - 11.9% • 2008 - 9% • 2009 (forecast) - 6%

Direct Flight QD - Taiwan It's official, you can now fly direct from Qingdao to Taiwan, without that rather unnecessary Hong Kong detour. This means flight distances are over 1,000km shorter, and times cut by at least 2 hours. There are a total of 4 flights per week. Qingdao-Taipei Qingdao-Taipei

SC4085 16.45 departure SC4086 20.05 departure

Bookings from Sunny Travel Agency (0532) 8577-9035 cost around 3500元 (plus 670元 taxes) for a round trip in low season.

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Korean Business Wanes Over 200 of an estimated 8,000 small and medium sized Korean enterprises have fled QIngdao since the start of the economic crisis, many of them without going through correct liquidation procedures. The closing of such businesses has prompted the Chinese government to take action against the offending companies by seeking legal advice, in lieu of a number of complaints related to unfair dismissal or outstanding wages, by local employees. However English language media in Korea claims that while setting up businesses in China is straightforward, there is no consistent policy for leaving. Businesses are expected to file exit claims with individual tax, customs, labour and foreign exchange bureaus in a procedure that can take up to two years. Annual growth in Korea will decline to 2.7% in the coming months, reportedly the lowest since the financial crisis of 1998.

Dairy companies text apology "We sincerely apologise... and beg your forgiveness," said the text message sent by 22 dairy firms to victim's families during the run up to Spring Festival. 60 arrests have been made in connection with the scandal, in which melamine was added to baby milk powder in an attempt to raise the apparent protein content. At least 6 babies died and nearly 300,000 more suffered health complications. Protests have taken place across the country. One of the main companies at fault, Sanlu, of Shijiazhuan, Hebei Pr., has filed for bankruptcy. Chairwoman Tian Wenhua pleaded guilty to selling fake or substandard product and is expected to be sentenced to life imprisonment.

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4 March - Rebuilding The Rights Of Statues One of the most successful Chinese indie bands of recent years, Rebuilding The Rights Of Statues (重塑雕像的权利 chóng sù diao xiàng de quán lì) is a 4-piece agglomeration of menacingly intellectual and inured urban detritus, that deliver dominant, driving basslines, harrowing lyrics and hypnotic rhythmic trickery in copious amounts creating an atmosphere that's like getting hit in the face with a sledgehammer of sound. Think Joy Division's Transmission, but angrier. It's 2002 and Hua Dong, son of an intellectual family in Nanjing, has recently returned from a stint studying in Germany. Now back in his hometown, he's become a mainstay on the local indie scene, drumming for soon-to-be seminal Chinese rockers PK14 (REDSTAR Live Sept 2008). It's in the town's dimly lit, introverted indie bars that he meets one Liu Min, demure and diminutive bassist and owner of a dark and brooding howl - perfect for the backing vocals that would one day enrapture the dimly lit, introverted indie bars of Beijing and beyond.

Arriving in Beijing in 2003, the twosome are introduced to drummer Ma Hui, a man who in his infancy had witnessed one of the biggest atrocities to ever hit China - the 1976 earthquake at Tangshan City, between Beijing and Dalian, an event that, depending on your sources, took anywhere between two- and six-hundred thousand lives. Musically, the trio clicked, instantly morphing from a directionless group of musicians into a focussed unit, as Hua Dong gave up drums and assumed his position at the helm. Plainly, by virtue of the band's cumulative experience; the years abroad, the shock of catastrophe and the intellectual influence from such an early age, the group were destined to rise above the norm for Chinese punk and produce something altogether more powerful. "It's like a game of cat and mouse to see who can win," said Hua Dong. He was talking to NPR, while on tour in the US, about how the band are made to deliver translations of their English lyrics to officials before they publish anything. "Maybe sometimes when we translate it, it might be wrong."

That's rock n' roll. The band are touring China in February and March, and will be visiting over 10 cities across China, in the first wave of Modern Sky Records' 2009 push to spread their performance-honed acts around the Middle Kingdom. Later in the year, Rebuilding... will embark on their second tour of America. During their first, in March 2007, with Tag Team Records acting as their international record label, the band played the South By Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas before heading to New York for a string of performances that

saw them get picked to appear on ABC's The Mix and National Public Radio. Their first album, Cut Off! is available from Modern Sky or Tag Team Records. They are currently promoting their new album, Watch Out! The Climate Has Changed, Fat Mum Rises!

Tickets (enquiries 8388-2269) 50元 (30元 students w/ID), at REDSTAR Live,100 Nanjing Lu - 4 March 2009

Need to know One of the few bands from China to have toured America Played the South By Southwest Music Festival in Texas Sounds like? Post punk - Bauhaus, Joy Division English lyrics

Albums - Watch Out! The Climate Has Changed, Fat Mum Rises! - 2008, Modern Sky/ Tag Team - Cut Off! - 2006, Modern Sky/Tag Team

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it's almost like going back to the 60s, when music was new

MAX 09 Music and Art dates announced "In England, there's only a small percentage of bands at the top that actually make it. Unfortunately, you have to live with it. But you come over here, play shows, headline places. You feel like a king." After the dust settled on Day 1 of MAX 08, Playmaker frontman Paul Rey-Burns spoke to In Deep Films about the enthusiasm of the burgeoning Chinese rock scene, "It's almost like going back to the 60s, when music was new. Everyone would go to a concert hall with a crap PA... and The Beatles would come on, or The Kinks, or The Who." REDSTAR's annual music and arts extravaganza, MAX, is slated to take place during the week ending 11 April, and will culminate in a massive concert featuring at least 9 bands from China and abroad at Chuangyi Yibai, the creative industry centre at 100 Nanjing Lu. Now in its 3rd year, the stripped-bare indie festival will differ from its last two incarnations by spreading the festivities further around the city than ever before. London's Playmaker will return to China for the third time in as many years, ending a north China tour by headlining the festival, on Saturday 11 April. Other acts likely to visit include Qingdao favourites Tookoo (REDSTAR Live, Aug 08), Ziyo (REDSTAR Live, Oct 08) and one of the most innovative and imaginative bands ever to come out of China, The Swamp. The bands will perform at venues throughout the city before the main event at Chuangyi Yibai. Little is confirmed about the artists and exhibition venues at this stage, but several showings are

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planned, including one in the old German Guesthouse, renovated in 2008 and available for use as a creative space. Other exhibitions are planned to coincide at REDSTAR and La Villa French Restaurant. The REDSTAR Qingdao MAX event started in 2007, in which a two-day art exhibition was proceeded by a 6-band concert. The art exhibitions took place on all four floors of Chuangyi Yibai, with space dedicated to videographic and multimedia artists from Beijing Film Academy, numerous local artists including Song Wenjing and Pan Wenyi, and to local schools so that students could partake in a the creative atmosphere. By MAX 08, the festival had expanded into a two-day concert, featuring the cream of Beijing's indie music crop (See MAX 08 revisited), and a week of art exhibitions. This year, after the bands, who took rock n' roll in Qingdao to new heights of excess, the concert space became the exhibition hall by innovative use of bamboo, scaffolding and rope. A menagerie of dangling watercolours, photography and walled-off workshops was the result of a minimalist approach intended to incorporate the surrounding cityscape and natural light. Tickets for the main event will be available from 10 February and capacity is 1,500. Please book in advance, we cannot guarantee they will be available on the door. 65元 (30元 w/ valid student ID)

We need you! How can you contribute? MAX 09 is still very early in the planning stages - REDSTAR are looking for local artists to exhibit at the event, and rock and indie bands to perform at the concert and related gigs throughout the city. Artists should have at least 5 works of painting, photography or sculpture to exhibit. REDSTAR has facilities for film screenings, and will strive to enable artists of any discipline - including performance and multimedia - to display their work. Work by Qingdao-based artists and work featuring local subject matter will be given priority for display. Please send us a portfolio in order to be considered for the event. Bands must consist of three members or more and be comprised of experienced and charismatic live musicians. They MUST have original material (though one or two covers are acceptable in a set). They should be appealing to the audience and play modern music. Bear in mind that the main stylistic focus of the event is independent rock. Send us your demo! If you are a candidate for participation in MAX 09, please make contact ASAP by emailing info@myredstar.com

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Whose Line Is It Anyway? Whose Line Is It Anyway, the improvisational comedy institution, will be on show in Qingdao's newest 5-star hotel, The InterContinental, on 11 February. In association with The Punchline Comedy Club, REDSTAR is bringing no less then five veterans of the UK comedy scene, namely Richard Vranch, Ian Coppinger, Steve Steen, Stephen Frost and Andy Smart for a one-night-only performance in InterContinental's deluxe 487-seater auditorium. This is definitely a night not to be missed.

In a style of your choosing... The engrossing comedic extravaganza, for those unfamiliar with the format, is one of the longest-running improvisational programmes in TV history, and invites maximum audience participation. The bewilderingly talented and daring actors use audience suggestions to decide scenarios and events that they must perform, without scripting, rehearing or planning of any kind. Often, the suggestions come from the audience and can be anything from a Disney musical or hillbilly hoedown to film noir pastiche or Hollywood blockbuster.

Off the cuff The actors on this tour each boast a formidable resume, several having been regular guests on the British version while it was televised. Stephen Frost, whose list of accolades include starring in several episodes of iconic historical sitcom Blackadder, as well as playing a regular role in cult student comedy The Young Ones, is the most recognisable performer on this tour. Steve Steen, best known for his improv partnership with Jim Sweeney, was a frequent regular on the show while it was aired, and like Frost he has also featured in Blackadder in addition to being a mainstay on TV panel shows in the 80s and 90s. Andy Smart has been a featured member of The Comedy Store Players since 1995, arriving there from a round-about passage via street entertainment and one too many visits to the Pamplona Bull Running Festival, which he does like clockwork every year. Newcomer Ian Coppinger, described by the Irish Times as, "A sophisticated Billy Connolly," is one of Ireland's busiest comedians and comic writers, having penned scripts for The Late Late Show and The Stand Up Show, but whose primary concern remains The Comedy Improv, which he founded in 1992 and performs every Monday at the International Bar in Dublin. Notably, Richard Vranch, the musician who provided backing on both the British and American versions of Whose Line - and who is a revered improv comic in his own right having spent 25 consecutive years at the

Whose Line Is It Anyway? Wednesday, 11 Feb 9pm InterContinental Hotel 290元 (standard) 390元 (with pre-show buffet at ICH's Flavours Cafe) 200元, 300元 w/ REDSTAR Card.

To book yours now call (0532) 8388-2269.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival - will be treading the boards of the ICH auditorium. Vranch performs twice weekly with The Comedy Store Players, London. For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the event, please visit redstarpocket.com and answer the simple question!

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A comedic institution Improv was a hugely popular niche of comedy in the 80s and 90s, largely due to the success of the Whose Line institution. While televised, the show was a stepping stone between the comedy club circuit and mainstream commercial success. Its legacy in the field of improv lives on, and its performers still guarantee a packed house in the comedy clubs of London and New York. In 1988, the format was devised by producers Dan Patterson and Mark Leveson, and shortly afterwards, it aired on BBC Radio. With regular performers John Sessions and Stephen Fry, and former barrister Clive Anderson as host, it took just six episodes before making the move to television, switching from BBC to Channel 4, who swung the decision by guaranteeing the producers a second series before the first had even aired. By its fifth series, the public's affection for improv comedy had peaked, and local comedy clubs emerged as pools of improvisational comic talent. One of these was The Comedy Store Players, that nurtured young performers such as Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton, who have since reached legendary status in UK television. It was during this period that the most successful of Whose Line performers would make their debuts.

One of a rare breed of comedy show to succeed on both sides of the Atlantic, Whose Line moved stateside in 1998, largely due to the presence of Americans Greg Proops and Ryan Stiles, and Canadian Colin Mochrie - and it was the latter two who's stage interactions came to define the show. Occasionally competitive but always hilarious, the gifted pair stared down all the challenges of impromptu acting, deftly reacting to abruptly changing narratives, coming up with whole verses of rhyme on the spot and stealing the scene at every possible opportunity.

The televised version was cancelled in the UK that same year, but continued in the US until 2006. Reruns of both versions of the show occupy a constantly rotating circuit on cable networks in both countries, and the format has been repackaged and sent around the world. in Germany, it has become Frei Schnauze, India has Lo Kar Lo Baat and other versions exist in Belgium, Holland, Australia, Norway and Turkey, among others. The original Whose Line continues with weekly slots at London's Comedy Store, when it's not in Qingdao.

14 culture named Luo Lan, who is credited with opening China's first pole dancing school, performed a routine in a New Year's gala that was televised in most parts of the country. Limited in its early days to houses of questionable repute, it now has faces as varied as the unsettling python fetish art of Feeling VIP and the chic weekly Cover Girls Night at Q Bar. While local women and men alike clamour to fulfill their fitness goals, career targets and fun quotas, as many as ten different training centres have opened throughout the city, offering classes throughout the week. Of the nearly one hundred students at the Sifang locale, about half are preparing for regular dancing gigs at nightclubs around town, where four or five brief performances can fetch a few hundred renminbi.

Heads Will Spin Pole dancing's revolution It's a wintry dusk in Sifang, and at an otherwise dormant intersection a crowd of brown and grayclad men stand huddled against a storefront. The throng numbers close to thirty. Through the glass doors, a porous screen of technicolored feather boas provide an alluring suggestion of privacy, giving way to a scene that contrasts startlingly with its austere surroundings. Inside, young women take turns shimmying up across the gaze of the shivering assemblage to the ceiling of the studio, and then spiral down to the floor in backbreaking, captivating poses. On an unglamourous sidestreet, miles from downtown, they stand at the cutting edge of a booming fitness trend. After pole dancing had become a nightclub staple in the '80s and '90s, a growing body of women could attest to its effectiveness for getting in shape, while audiences saluted its uniqueness as an expressive form. In recent years, trendy workout centres in the US and Canada have sprouted dancing poles of their own, combining a touch more cloth and an understanding of human physiology to create a glamourous fitness craze. Qingdao's pole dancing landscape has seen a major shift since dancers began appearing on China's vanilla-tinted national media; most recently a woman

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dancers are at the cutting edge of a booming fitness trend

Other students do it for the thrill. Ying is a recent university graduate who was looking for a hobby to fill her evenings, and found herself drawn to learning the graceful, exciting moves over the prospect of more language courses. After three months of training, she has twirled her way to the top of the class, performs occasionally at Q Bar and has begun teaching others. Her friends Joyce and Miki have agreed to perform at an office Chunjie bash, and are along for their first lesson. Like thousands of other recent devotees, Joyce was turned on to the art when mandopop superstarlet Jolin Tsai dazzled audiences by including a pole dance in her routine at a concert in April 2008. As in all walks of life, looking good on a pole takes effort. Both Joyce and Miki will have to perform a free-form dance audition to help Hua Zi, a ten-year veteran from the Yangtze Delta, determine whether they are instructable. In addition to the callouses that have formed on her hands, Ying has a few scars where the stiletto of a twirling classmate caught her mid-spiral. A tailbone is sorely bruised when a dancer loses her grip and plummets seven feet to the floor, but after laughing it off she scurries back up to try the spin again. Even with six poles and nightly classes it's impossible for Hua Zi to keep up with demand, and a colleague offers a hip-hop crash course to those waiting their turn. The growing enthusiasm for the art is also evident outside, where the much of the crowd has now been watching from the cold for over an hour. Ying feels that pole dancing is a dreamy blend of fun and spectacle; "When you can really spin around, it's just like flying," she says. "And when I'm doing it, I know I must be beautiful to watch." For classes, call Hua Zi at 138 6480 0887.

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With parents matchmaking, too much time was wasted on saving face, saying, 'hmm, not bad', when really there was no interest at all... units and companies took it upon themselves to arrange social events (工会, gōng huì) and even unions for their employees or between those of other companies. Today, along with Valentine's Day's (情人节, Qīng rén jiĕ) influx of roses, chocolates, and saccharine Hallmark cards, Chinese people have increasingly more freedom and personal wealth to make their own choices in love and marriage. Technology can even help speed up fate through Internet dating services, television dating programs, and speed-dating events organized by radio stations and magazines. Parents are often still involved, sometimes gathering in parks and other designated areas to exchange photographs and the stats (salary, house, car) of their son or daughter who is too busy working to troll in person.

Love@FirstSite A Modern Love Story Vesper Stockwell Photos © Vesper Stockwell

Like Cupid with his piercing arrow, in Chinese culture the old man in the moon ("月老, yuè lăo") ties a magical red thread (红线, hóngxiàn) around your wrist while connecting the other end to the wrist of your 'soulmate'. Though invisible to the mortal eye, the thread is believed to play an important role in your fate, or yuánfèn (缘分) .

Centuries ago, when unmarried women were not permitted to leave the house, it was virtually impossible for single women to meet men and cultivate their own love interests. Instead, they relied on the judgement of their parents and the services of an old matchmaker woman (红娘, hóngniăng) to ensure their backgrounds, zodiac signs, birthdays, and even birth hours were aligned. Later, work

A Chinese friend, then a 24-year-old graphic designer, Eve* was frustrated by her parents' fruitless matchmaking attempts. Through family friends and acquaintances, they had introduced her to five successive suitors, all with lucrative careers in banking, engineering, etc.. However, upon meeting one another, two didn't seem to think she was attractive or tall enough, two just wanted to be friends, and one didn't answer at all. She felt like a failure, but was determined to find her match. I may not be pretty enough, she thought, but I'm pretty smart. Feeling her personality and intellect could be better showcased in a different forum, she decided to try her luck online.

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Love is in the Air For an atmosphere of timeless intimacy, try these Qingdao destinations: Cafe Roland There are plenty of nooks and crannies in this early 20th Century German villa and, if the weather permits, the view of Qingdao's CBD skyline from No 3 Beach may well put a twinkle in your eyes. 9 Taipingjiao Er Lu 8387-5734

Before long, Eve found a singles section on a news club website, and posted a profile listing her height, job, hobbies, a fake name, her MSN details, and no photo. The profile also included the following set of expectations for a future partner. According to Eve, he must be: • More than 1.7 m tall • Have at least a bachelor's degree • Earn a minimum monthly income of RMB 5,000 Two days later, while working late at the office, Eve received a blinking incoming message from a mysterious man named Tom*. He wanted to know why she had such stringent requirements for a guy. She replied, "Because I'm worth it." Tom argued that she herself wasn't very tall and didn't make that much money, and they bickered back and forth about double standards for half an hour. Tired of typing, Eve finally dared him to give her his telephone number. He did, and she called him from a public phone to maintain her anonymity. Their tone softened somewhat over the phone, and they found they actually had a lot in common. She asked him if he thought men or women were stronger. He suggested they meet in person to find out. They agreed on a time and place. Eve told Tom to look for a long haired woman in red. In fact, she had short hair and was wearing green. Watching the Carrefour supermarket entrance from a safe distance, she dialed Tom's mobile number to confirm that the young man standing at the door was him. Sure enough, he reached for his phone. He wasn't as

tall as she hoped, but he wasn't bad looking either. She made him wait 20 minutes in the cold night air, while observing his reaction. Was he impatient? Easily angered? When she finally showed up, he didn't appear upset, and even offered to take her out to dinner. She watched him eating his noodles, and found his nervousness charming, the way his cheeks flushed as a long noodle slipped out of his mouth and onto the table. Through their conservations, she found out that she had more experience in relationships than he did. Reflecting back, she coos, "He was like a white piece of paper." Two years later, they were married. While the freedom to choose is certainly liberating and testimony to the changing times, it's not for everyone; Eve and Tom's parents still believe they met through a work event. Eve defends their white lies, "They wouldn't understand. I don't want to give them a heart attack!" Yet she is grateful to have taken matters into her own hands and ventured online. "It was too slow in real life," Eve complains. "With parents matchmaking, too much time was wasted on saving face, saying, 'hmm, not bad', when really there was no interest at all from either side." Whether you're attending an organised social event, a cozy dinner date, or just updating your online profile, put yourself out there this Valentine's Day and see what happens. Just don't forget to follow the tug of your sleeve—it might be your soulmate fidgeting on the other end, wondering why you're late. *Names have been changed to protect the innocent.

1903/Table for Two If you've ever wished you could really have the place all to yourself, this quirky new romance dining concept could be a perfect match. Located above Room Lounge, 1903/Table for Two is an apartment set up to accommodate 2-4 people, complete with tea service, movie selection and a delicious many-course dinner prepared on site by the chef. Yes, the bedroom is also available. Dinner packages start at 660 元/2 people. Haihua Building, Binhai Garden, 1 Shandong Lu 8666-3559 Selene's (pictured) If romance can be measured in chocolate, Selene's is a ringer for most romantic spot in the city. The menu features luscious hot chocolate, chocolate-dipped strawberries, doit-yourself chocolate fondue, waffles, and tasty bite-sized chocolate morsels among many other chocolatey things. 5F 135 Yan'an San Lu 8388-8988 Trattoria Verde Intimate fine dining, phenomenally affordable, and service that will make your date feel like royalty. Informal polls rate this Italian eatery as one of Qingdao's very favourite restaurants, despite the fact that it only has seating for sixteen. Reservations are highly recommended. 100 Shanghang Lu 8589-8530 La Villa This beautiful restaurant and cafe makes you want to lounge around with that special someone. In the six years since they first opened as Music Kitchen, La Villa has been one of the best places to take a first date. Alongside terrific steak and wines, enjoy 15元 tapas and 2-for-1 cocktails to your heart's content. 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu 8388-6833

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PRÊTES A SERVIR Top fuwuyuan fashions

Xian Li

For the discerning fashionistas among us, Qingdao, and dare I say anywhere outside of the cosmopolitan meccas of Beijing and Shanghai on mainland China, may appear to be a veritable black hole of style. The crowded city streets offer limited inspiration - yurongfus in neon colours, diamante encrusted stiletto boots… “Tastefulness! Subtlety! Individuality!” I hear you cry! But fear

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not. Qingdao’s saving grace lies where you might least expect it. Probably every day you will experience these soft-spoken, unassuming, and yet impeccably put-together figures. And as they pour your tea, you might not even notice that what is their everyday work scrubs to them is in fact a gem of costumery. I present to you Qingdao’s crème de la crème of fuwuyuan fashion.

Kalinka China Gongshe Restaurant

Hengbo Restaurant

w/ Art and Culture Hotel 8 Minjiang San Lu 老转村China公社文化艺术酒店闽江三路8号 8576-8776 (Hotel) / 8077-6776 (Restaurant)

87 Xianggang Dong Lu 亨伯名家香港东路87号 8801-1080

This newly-opened boutique hotel and restaurant dramatically raises the bar in Qingdao with its unique contemporary opulence – a refreshing twist on the mass-produced luxury of chain institutions. The stripes, fluted hem, and the plush print evoke recent Anna Sui collections, although details such as the collar and buttons maintain an Oriental feel. This costume is just one of the many walking pieces of art to be seen in this already visually stunning edifice.

Before I came to Qingdao and sampled authentic Korean cuisine (!) I thought barbeques were synonymous with food poisoning on a budget. However, Hengbo has its whole 2nd floor devoted to the art of Korean barbeque and wow, its delicate haute cuisine air is a far cry from my preconceptions. The whole experience is a pleasure, from the welcoming chorus at the door bedecked in iridescent floor-sweeping gowns and velvet coats, to the intricately embroidered robes of your table’s personal fuwuyuan. Not to mention the xishoujie are a close contender with Q Bar for Nicest Bathrooms in Qingdao. But we’re supposed to be talking about fashion.

52 Zhangzhou Er Lu 卡琳卡俄式餐吧漳州二路52号 8589-1185 Actually, this Russian eatery definitely wins in the twee stakes. Clashing floral and paisley prints, balloon sleeves, and an abundance of frills – not to mention the pom-poms! – combine into one kitsch explosion. Whether intentional or not, it’s either fabulous originality or endearing novelty. I can’t decide. More of this berry vodka, please!

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every day you will experience these soft-spoken, unassuming, and yet impeccably put-together figures

18 Ninghai Lu (Just off of Beer Street) 国宴厨房宁海路18号(酒吧街) 8380-9888 Before the days of budget airlines, air hostesses were bastions of elegance, queens of the sky. Perfectly-proportioned, untiring, and immaculately groomed, they remained composed in sickening turbulence, and had a smile that could placate any troubled passenger. The fuwuyuans of In The Kitchen appear to echo these times gone by both in style and manner.

Shenghsan Japanese Restaurant 6 Chenghai San Lu 腾山日本料理澄海三路6号 8592-2477 Homely fabrics, vintage florals, and contrasting primarycoloured obi make for kimono that may not ooze sexuality, but they certainly have a bold quirkiness, almost twee quality to them, which complement well the unpretentious deliciousness of the food.

Tian Hu Yuan Tea Club

Hisense Plaza Shopping Centre

Inside Tian Mu Cheng, 80 Liao Ning Lu 天壶缘茶会所天幕城内辽宁路80号 8382-9978

50 Donghai Xi Lu 海信购物中心东海西路50号

There are a lot of traditional Chinese two-pieces, complete with mandarin collar and knotted buttons, floating around even the most average of establishments in the city, but something about the wardrobe at Tian Hu Yuan still catches the eye. The blouses are sharp and well-cut, and are paired with simple black column skirts. Perhaps it’s also got something to do with the tasteful dark wood and brick interior, or the intimacy of the surroundings, but understated elegance is the key here.

Get down to Hisense Plaza while it’s still winter just to see this small army of young women as they take command of the carpark traffic. Their professional, no-nonsense attitude (this girl was actually reluctant to have her photograph taken whilst on the job) as they keep vehicular order is rather amusingly contradicted by their outrageous attire. Full-length metallic silver overcoats topped off with Mao Zedong-era PLA hats are possibly the most valiant fashion statement I have ever seen. Words simply cannot describe.

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Goji 枸杞 Red Super Berries Arising from the Middle Kingdom, journeying to lands afar, Goji, the red super berry, is doing its part to save the affluent countries from vitamin deficiency. These tiny berries are muscling their way into Western households, where Spirulina, wheat grass, and agave nectar have found their home. One of the biggest crazes in the world of ‘super-foods’, the Goji berry has captivated the nutritional conscience and imagination of many consumers. Availed for its potency of vitamins and nutrients and abundance of antioxidants, many Westerners have added this little red berry, which you see bubbling up from time to time in your hot-pot, to their diets as a key to good health and a redeemer of physical ills. Also referred to as the Wolfberry, the word ‘Goji’ has been taken from the Chinese word gouqi. There are two species of Goji berries: Gouqi from

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the South of China and Ningxia Gouqi from the North. Used in Chinese medicine for approximately 1,900 years, the Goji berry has indeed played a role in Chinese life. In fact the berries are associated with Shennong, the legendary Chinese Emperor, who ruled China 5,000 years ago. This ‘Divine Farmer’ is said to have taught people how to cultivate the land so that they wouldn’t have to kill animals and is also said to have discovered the healing properties of various foods – the Goji berry being an example. Super-foods are foods thought to have exceptionally high amounts of nutrients and antioxidants. Blueberries are one well known example of a super-food. Though the term ‘superfood’ is popularly used, dietitians advise that we take any nutritional hype with a grain of salt. So what about the actual nutrition of these said to be super-berries? On the macro-level, Goji berries

are made up of 68% carbohydrates, 12% protein, 10% fiber and 10% fat. On the micro-level, Goji berries contain 11 essential minerals – plus 22 trace minerals, 18 amino acids, 6 essential vitamins, 5 unsaturated fatty acids, and 5 carotenoids. In other words, the berries contain essentials like Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B and Vitamin C. Therefore the so-called ‘super-food’ seems quite super after all – though of course shouldn’t be a replacement for a balanced diet. Due to the fragile nature of fresh Goji berries, before exportation, the berries are sun dried to varying degrees: sometimes they are dried to the point of becoming almost solid, other times they are dried to the same texture as a raisin. Traditionally in China, Goji berries are cooked in soups, brewed as a tea or soaked in alcohol. Juices and wines can also be made but these are extremely expensive. In the West, Goji berries are being consumed in many new ways. The berries

super-foods are foods thought to have exceptionally high amounts of nutrients and antioxidants

are eaten raw – thus not ruining the nutritional value. They are often added to muesli/ granola bars and smoothies. One increasingly-popular consumption method is to coat them in chocolate; another is making soap. In Chinese medicine Goji berries are said to be sweet and neutral in nature. They reduce fat deposits, especially in the liver; lower blood sugar levels and thus helps diabetics; aid the kidneys; improve eyesight, and enrich yin in the body. Goji berries are also used in Korean, Japanese and Tibetan medicine.

In Western countries, Goji berries are often marketed as ‘Tibetan’ or ‘Himalayan’ in origin – this no doubt adding to the paranormal powers of the little potent pills. However, in fact, they are mostly grown in Ningxia and also Xinjiang. (In Ningxia, Goji berries are such an integral part of life that the people celebrate them in a festival every August during the harvest season.) Another example of false marketing in Western countries is that Goji berries are often said to be organic – when in fact they are grown with pesticides. In health food shops outside of China, Goji berries can be very expensive. Fanatics will pay a lot of money to partake of the berries’ renowned goodness. Sometimes however, the same berries can be found in an Asian supermarket at a much lower price – perhaps Asians in the West have not caught on to the Goji berry craze happening all around them. We in China have the privilege of buying these berries at

a small fraction of what they would cost overseas. The only inconvenience in China is that the Goji berries sold here are usually the rock hard type and can be a little rough to the palate if eaten raw. If you would like to eat raw berries in China, look and feel around, before you pay for a packet of Gojis to check if they are soft enough. If you cannot find any soft berries, just buy the hard ones, cut the packet and leave it open to let the moisture in to soften the berries. The Goji craze has already been raging in the West for a few years now. Of course it remains to be seen whether the hype fizzles out or continue to grow. Will Western vitamin junkies abandon the Goji berry for the next super-food fad? Or might China succumb to the Goji craze, enshrining something that’s already extremely common? Marketing company executives have predicted that by 2013 the market for these morsels will be worth over US$1bn. It seems our little super hero is set to continue his journey around the planet, healing the sick and seeing rising demand - so eat up while you can easily afford it. The expectations are perhaps best expressed by the words on a Goji berry packet in our local stores: While closing your eyes, let ice-cream Slips with water-mouthing moment. Feeling Of silky touch as some cozy jazz …

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Jimo, Downhill Skiing in Qingdao’s ‘backyard'

Marcus Murphy

Photos © Marcus Murphy and Dorothea Broednow

If you’ve been day-dreaming about those breezy, summer, Sunday afternoons spent relaxing on the golden beaches of Qingdao with a like-colored, cool beverage in hand (ahem, Tsingtao), rest assured you are not alone. Looking for a fun, adventuresome way to appease these yearnings for a few more months? Why not grab a bus out to Qingdao’s ‘backyard,’ otherwise known as Jimo (即墨), and shred some white slopes with another consistently-colored, yet a bit more loin-warming, bottled beverage in hand (ahem, baijiu). Then make your way to the local hot springs to undo any strain on your legs and gluteals.

(accomplished snowboarders) and rippers (accomplished skiers), just don’t go expecting the Alps, Urals or Rockies and you’re sure to come away with some good laughs, all the while chalking off yet another adventure hidden away in the hills of Qingdao.

Skiing With maybe just a few dustings of snow each winter and the local, boulder-speckled mountains barely reaching over 1,000m in elevation, it might not seem very likely to find enough continuous slopes of carveable powder in this area. However, Tiantai Holiday Hot-Spring Ski Resort (天泰温泉滑雪场/tiantai wenquan huaxue chang) is found just

a little over an hour northeast of Qingdao's Central Business District. Although it is likely to be more enjoyed by snow bunnies (novice skiers) and buttdraggers (novice snowboarders) than shredders

There are two parallel runs at Tiantai (350m and 240m long) which are both equipped with platterpulls/poma-lifts for reaching the top, while walking is always a fitter and possibly a quicker option. The snow is mostly machine-made, unless you’re lucky enough to make it out following one of Qingdao’s limited significant snowfalls. Facilities inside are rather nice and well-organised, with equipment including skis, snowboards, appropriate footwear and snowsuits all in rather good condition. The season usually opens in December and closes around the end of February, both of which depend on weather conditions. Tiantai receives around a thousand guests a day during the peak season, from January-February.

travel 23 Hot-Springs After a morning of skiing, loosening up your muscles at one of Jimo’s many natural hot-springs is a nice follow-up. The Shandong Peninsula is underlined by a ripple of natural fault lines which act as conduits for groundwater circulating up from much warmer geothermal conditions. As the water surfaces at spots around Jimo, they carry many natural minerals which are then embellished with fresh flowers, milk, honey and even alcohol by local resorts. Kylin Hot Spring Resort is highly recommended (www.qdwenquan.com). Here you can also find mud-baths and even a small pool full of tiny minnow fish ready to nip away at your dead skin. 98元 will award you an hour-and-a-half of bathing time. Their number is 0532-86578888.

When in Jimo

Although China may not be considered a regular stopover for most globetrotting connoisseurs of the cold white powder, it certainly has its aspirations. With over a hundred ski areas in the country, one may be hard-pressed to discern through so many choices to find that idyllic weekend surfing the slopes. For some more impressive areas found within the northeast of China one might opt for Beidahu Skiing Field on Mt. Changbai, just outside of Changchun. Yabuli International Ski Resort near Harbin is China’s largest; with eleven trails, nine lifts and being surrounded by well-forested mountains, it sounds like the perfect side-trip on a visit of the renowned local ice festival. Yabuli is also the training grounds for the Chinese national ski team. Prices: 180元/person/2hours, 260元/person/halfday, or 300元/person/whole day. Prices include all necessary equipment: ski pants, ski jacket, boots and skis. Snowboards are also available at the same rates. Small lockers are available for 10元 per day. There is a 40% discount if you happen to be carrying your own equipment. Transportation: There is a shuttle bus that runs from Jusco which costs 30元 round-trip, if you purchase Tiantai Ski tickets beforehand. The bus price triples if you have not previously purchased ski-tickets. These trips may include stop-overs at hot-springs as well as a place to grab lunch. The number to order bus and ski tickets is 150 9223 1208. For year-round skiing, check out Yingxing Indoor Skiing Park in Shanghai, or Qiaobo Indoor Skiing in Beijing. The more extreme types looking for

likely to be better enjoyed by butt-draggers than rippers the un-groomed slopes and maybe even a firstdecent will want to head south and west to the provinces of Sichuan, Tibet or even Xinjiang. With ski equipment and ticket sales on the rise across the nation and Han Xiaoping handing China its first gold medal in the Winter Olympics of 2006, continue to keep your eyes out for China’s ascension to skiing greatness.

The city of Jimo was a significant township as far back as the ancient Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770256BC), and was the second largest settlement in Shandong at that time. This is quite surprising given that Qingdao was not actually established as an administrative district until the latter nineteenth century. Jimo also played an important role in the Qi State of the Spring and Autumn Period. Qi (齐-another name for Shandong province used today) was the last state of pre-imperial China. Its destruction paved the way for the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC) to centralise the imperial government and bureaucracy that ruled China until 1911CE. There are well-preserved remnants of the Great Wall of Qi found around Jimo, as well as other significant historical artifacts such as calligraphic epigraphs dating back to 511CE. For more information and guided tours, email marcus@qingdaossadventures.com.

24 regulars your failures can be crucial to your teaching. It will keep you sane and help you to continue moving forward. Remember that every teacher must make the most of their own style of relating to both the students and the subject matter. Every student comes into your classroom with a different perspective, and it is always hit or miss as to what particular approach is going to reach them. When you multiply these different perspectives by the large numbers that many Chinese classrooms contain, reaching students becomes a game of chance that is closer to gambling than science.

focusing on your successes rather than failures can improve your teaching

Class of your own Hollywood Moments Maybe it’s just me, but I thought teaching would be different. Probably the main thing that shaped my expectations was Hollywood. Every year there seems to be a new movie about the beleaguered teacher with the impossible students who transforms everyone’s lives while the sound track soars. When I first began teaching, one movie that kept coming to mind was

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To Sir with Love. It stars Sidney Poitier and is heart-warming, well-made, and completely unrealistic. There is a terrific scene where Teacher Poitier gets angry at the students, and suddenly it is clear to him that he’s been doing everything wrong. Okay, I’ve had that moment. What I’ve never had is the Eureka revelation that always follows in movies, where suddenly it is clear exactly how to teach.

It wouldn’t be possible because there is no one way to teach. What is possible is to have a magical moment where one lesson plan goes really well, or one student makes a leap in understanding. When you have such an experience, be sure you are paying close attention. Figure out how it happened, and if at all possible, recreate it. Concentrating on your successes rather than

What will increase the odds in your favor is to keep yourself enthusiastic and to keep trying new and different approaches. I used to feel inadequate when other teachers bragged about their successes. Now I ask a lot of questions and steal their ideas. Never let anyone make you feel that you’re not doing it right just because you’re doing it differently. The students are the ones who will show you how good you really are. The key though is not just to get them to love you, but to be sure they are leaving your classroom knowing more than when they first came in. That spells success in teaching and in your own enjoyment of what you’re doing. The best teachers always seem to share one quality. They have a passion for what they teach. You may not be wild about English itself, but you can be passionate about guiding your students towards a better future. If you can convey just a little bit of Hollywood magic to your classroom through your own enthusiasm, you may just look like a movie star yourself - at least to yourself, and certainly to your students.

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Hundred Schools Mengzi: Generations A generation is thirty years, more or less. A millenium is a thousand. The history of China spans five millenia. It is said that 20,000 years ago, the Earth was at the peak of a great ice age. Nearly half of Europe, Asia, and North America were under an enormous sheet of ice (Qingdao was spared). This was the most recent Ice Age. In geologic time, this was a recent event. After all, the Earth is about 4.5 billion years old, and our Solar System is about 4.6 billion years old. The human species became 'human' some 130,000 years ago. This past is nearly impossible to relate to. The time scale is too vast; the events too profound. Dust and particles orbiting the newly-formed sun coalesced, eventually becoming what we know as Earth. It later developed an atmosphere with water, and then some zap came along sparking Life, which eventually evolved into LifeAs-We-Know-It. What would it have been like to live during the Ice Age? Surely we would

Gar Kerbel (戴岭)

a trip to the home of Mengzi, one of China's ancient scholars, provided a clue to just how long history has been

Once again, it's difficult to put it all into perspective. However, a recent trip to the home of Mengzi, one of China's ancient scholars, provided me with a clue to just how long history has been.

have been living in more southern climes. One thing is certain, though: each of us had ancestors alive at that time. There is no way around it. Maybe we all are all descended from one small tribe somewhere.

This matches up closely with descendents of Confucius, who generally fall into the 75th to 77th generation after the Great Sage. Mengzi was born in 372 BCE, 107 years after the death of Confucius. He was a student of Confucius's grandson Zisi (子思), separating him from Confucius by 2 or 3 generations.

All of us humans - from every country on Earth - could be descended from the same family, only not from 500 years ago, but from 130,000 years ago.

In Shandong's Jining City lies the town of Zoucheng, wherein lie the Meng Temple and the Meng family burial grounds. If you've never been, it's a great visit. There is a village called Fucun (凫村) where it is said that 90% of the residents are direct descendents of Mengzi, and if you ask any of them, they all know by how many generations they follow the so-called Second Sage (亚圣). The men I talked to were all in the 70th to 73rd generations.

It adds up. Confucius died in 479 BCE, nearly 2,500 years ago. If we estimate a generation to be 30 years, there would have been be an average of 83.3 generations since then, very close to the generation count of the Kong family today. If that's the count from 2,500 years, let's multiply it by four. This tells us that there were about 333 generations 10,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age. That's not so many links in the chain! Merely 300 lifetimes could have take us out of the Stone Age to where we are now. All of China's 5,000 years could have taken place within 165 generations. Maybe history happens faster than we think.

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The Spirit

Burn After Reading

The Coen brothers followed the Academy-lauded Fargo with The Big Lebowski, a hybrid of slacker comedy and Chandleresque mystery that confused just about everybody at the time. Burn After Reading feels just as incongruous on the heels of No Country for Old Men, but it's safe to say the Cormac McCarthy adaptation was more of a departure, with Burn returning the Coens to black comedy. Consider the plot: low-level CIA analyst Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich) quits in a fit of pique and writes his memoirs, which, in a series of events involving his estranged wife Katie (Tilda Swinton), end up with dim-bulb gym employee Chad (Brad Pitt), who conspires with co-worker Linda (Frances McDormand) to extort Osbourne. Linda, meanwhile, begins an affair with womanising Harry (George Clooney), who's also in a long-term relationship with Katie, who presses Harry to leave his wife so they can finally be together, and dot dot dot. The convoluted relationships, intersecting storylines, and overall farcical atmosphere put Burn After Reading (however loosely) in the Coens' favoured neo-screwball mode, along with broadly-drawn characters defined mostly by their quirks. (Osbourne swears like a sailor; George's idea of a romantic gift provides one of the film's stranger jokes.) But it's a good deal darker than Intolerable Cruelty or even The Ladykillers, which may owe more to its Washington D.C. setting than anything else: if Burn has a villain, it's the callous movers and shakers carefully insulated from the rest of the cast in their sterile CIA offices. This D.C. is so stratified that ordinary peons like Chad and Linda don't even realise the Cold War is over. The Coens haven't exactly become warm and fuzzy humanists, but Burn After Reading shows a weird sort of compassion - and a better-aimed sense of cynicism - beneath the cartoonish nihilism.

-Josh Martin

JCVD

Directed by Frank Miller

Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen

The Spirit on its surface looks a lot like the neo-noirs Sin City and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Shot entirely on green screen, Frank Miller is able to crank up the contrast of the picture to create the feel of a black and white comic book. Actors are shot with dramatic lighting to enhance the feel. Dames are dangerous. Villains are outrageous. The Spirit, the hero, fights the villains one step ahead of the incompetent police, wears a fedora and provides a convenient voice-over to fill us in when the plot leaves us clueless. And there’s a box containing something that glows when people open it. Miller co-directed Sin City with Robert Rodriguez, wrote and inked the graphic novel 300 and is best known for growing up Batman in the legendary graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns —creating the mature version of the caped crusader realised on the big screen last year. Beyond directing duties Miller also cameos as a cop quickly decapitated by the arch villain. The Spirit holds a story about love lost, inner demons revealed, reaching for the stars and finding happiness where it’s least expected. To find this story you will need to dig deep. Eva Mendes’ good-girl-gone-wrong leaves a photocopy of her bum in the trash to send a message to the police. In one memorable scene, our hero is tied to a chair beside a dental hygienist’s tool table and menaced by a Frenchaccented sword-wielding belly dancer. The villain, hammed by Samuel L Jackson, high-steps into the room while barking German to stand beneath an enormous swastika. There, he delivers his monologue in English, threatens bodily harm on the hero by dissolving a kitten and then takes a phone call to an associate in Mandarin. If your interest is not piqued yet—don't go out of your way to hunt this one down.

Directed by Mabrouk El Mechri Jean-Claude Van Damme, when he wasn't breaking heads, gave the contradictory impression of a contemplative action hero, or at least he tried to. One can argue that his, ahem, significant acting limitations kept him from pulling it off, but then the real-life Van Damme suffered the same dilemma, infamously declaring "Je suis aware" on French TV with no obvious awareness of how ridiculous he sounded. JCVD takes this to its logical end by casting Van Damme in the most reflective of roles - himself - and sending him back to Brussels, where he stumbles onto a post office holdup and does... not much of anything, really, except sit around and stew while the robbers frame him for the crime. The monotony is broken up by chats with his captors (a confirmed fan among them), glimpses of the outside world (a crowd gathers to cheer on J-C, Dog Day Afternoon-style), and layered flashbacks of Van Damme's life (including a custody battle and the ultimate humiliation: losing a role to Steven Seagal). But JCVD's interest lies less in the plot than in its Russiandoll approach to its star. JCVD deflates his Muscles-fromBrussels image - Van Damme here has the run-down look of a man who's spent far too much time inhabiting the same persona - but it's anyone's guess how much of this is 'JCVD' (the character) or the 'real' Van Damme. Thus the climax: an already-notorious, six-minute monologue in which Van Damme seemingly bares his soul on his divorce, his drug habit, and anything else that pops into his head. It could well be as calculated as anything in Bloodsport, but it doesn't matter, as the sheer gutsiness of Van Damme solioquizing in a French art film moots any questions of motivation, and definitively proves its star doesn't need full splits or gratuitous rear nudity to provide a compulsively watchable display. -Josh Martin

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Singapore to Qingdao Volvo racers proceed with caution www.volvooceanrace.org Photos © Mikel Pasabant

Leg four of the Volvo Ocean Race, from Singapore to Qingdao (2,500 nm), promises to be among the hardest sections of this edition of the race. Before the finish in China, the crews are expected to encounter difficult upwind conditions, freezing temperatures, and boat-breaking sea states caused by strong winds battling fierce currents. The pre-start press conference with the seven skippers in Singapore featured the unusual sight of these highly competitive sailors speaking not of winning the leg, but of how it might be necessary to ease off, to preserve their crew and equipment to ensure safe arrival in Qingdao, China. “We want to come first like everyone else, but we want to get there more than we want to get there first,” said Torben Grael, skipper of the race leading Ericsson 4.

You need to be fast and smart but most important, you need to get there in one piece The others on the stage agreed: “We have to look out for each other," added Ken Read, skipper of PUMA. "We could get into situations where others need our help so it is a challenge for everyone, not just individually but as a fleet. We’ve got to get there. We just have to get there.” “You need to be fast and smart but most important, you need to get there in one piece,” said Ian Walker, who will be sailing the Green Dragon into its home waters (the boat was built in Zhuhai, and claims Qingdao as one of its home ports).

Leg four is nominally one of the medium length legs in the race. But, in reality, the teams are expected to sail much further, as the prevailing conditions would typically make much of the leg an upwind beat. After spending the better part of a month on Sentosa Island in Singapore, it is hard to imagine what lies ahead. The leg will start on Sunday in winds forecast to be near 15 knots and temperatures approaching 30°. The first half of this leg should be straightforward; sail the fastest up the race course, utilising the shifts

to strike off the miles efficiently. Boat speed and weather analysis will be the keys to success here. Then, a tactically difficult decision comes; whether to go inside or outside Taiwan. The current and sea state will be major factors in making this call. The final obstacle will be the winter storms that often sweep off the mainland of China at this time of year. They can bring strong winds, thick clouds and rain, or snow and will doubtless provide a very stern test. The boats will berth at Qingdao's International Yacht Club, site of the 2008 Olympic Sailing Regatta and one of the world's premier sailing facilities. The next race in the in-port series will be held in Qingdao on 7 February (see Events, p 41).

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Down to Business China’s New Forex Regulations

Adam Livermore

Due to the significant transformation undergone in the Chinese economy, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China issued the new “Regulations on the Administration of Foreign Exchange of China” effective August 1, 2008. Under these new regulations, more emphasis is placed on the administration of inflow and outflow of foreign exchange. To facilitate implementation of the aforementioned forex regulations, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) recently issued a supplemental circular, Huifa [2008] No. 60, introducing a new mechanism to track the inflow of foreign exchange through trade account items into China. 1. Legal entities, including wholly foreign-owned enterprises (WFOEs) and representative offices (ROs), that previously only had an RMB Basic Account in China are now required to open a specific Foreign Currency (FCY) Settlement Account for collecting proceeds and the conversion of such forex income into RMB. For entities that only have small or sporadic forex inflow and outflow, forex collections and payments can proceed through the banks’ miscellaneous conversion account on behalf of these entities. 2. Based on dialogue with SAFE and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the criteria for small or sporadic forex inflow and outflow are as follows: The total amount of forex inflow and outflow is less than US$100 per time No more than twice per year 3. The formalities and procedures of opening a special FCY Settlement Account for entities are listed as below:

new regulations emphasise administration of foreign exchange Approval from SAFE to open an FCY Settlement Account (for RO and branch offices only). Since a bank will not open an FCY Settlement Account without SAFE’s approval, entities need to prepare the following documents for SAFE: Application letter Business license (original and copy) Forex IC card Enterprise Code Certificate (original and copy) Other documents required by SAFE

Documents are to be given to the bank only after SAFE approval. To inquire about the need for documentation for the bank, please inquire with the official in-charge for the designated bank. Please note: Based on our discussions with SAFE officials, wholly foreign-owned enterprises do not need to get prior approval from SAFE. The foreign company can directly submit an application to the designated bank to open an FCY Settlement Account. 4. Based on unofficial talks with ICBC officials, a new internal control mechanism system will be firstly established between the SAFE, banks and other Chinese government authorities such as the Ministry of Commerce, the State Administration of Industry and Commerce, tax and customs by in the coming months. The entities will be required to

open FCY Settlement Account very soon after this system is in service. It is expected that more detailed implementation guidelines or circulars may be issued by SAFE and designated banks to cater for actual practices next month. To ensure that incoming foreign currency is deposited in the correct bank account and to avoid an extended wait at SAFE and the bank when opening up an FCY Settlement Account after the deadline is announced, we suggest that all WFOEs and ROs prepare and apply to SAFE and bank now. For detailed information, contact SAFE and your corporate bank. For assistance with these procedures, please contact info@dezshira.com or visit www.dezshira.com.

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Da Vincian Evolution Eric Blocher Photos © Eric Blocher

One of the many virtues of Da Vinci, located inside the Shangri-La Qingdao, is its eternally evolving menu. Conceived by Chef Coco, these dishes reflect an intricate fusion of locally-popular ingredients with gourmet Italian preparation, a sort of cusine couture that is hard to find in other eateries. REDSTAR recently took an opportunity to sample a selection of new additions for Spring 2009, and lit upon a number of gems worth passing on to our readers. Appetizer •• Grilled Scallops with Porcini Mushroom and Truffled Taleggio Cheese 125元 For this writer, scallops were an acquired taste; raised on chicken, I found it hard at first to adjust to the amazingly rich sensation at the back of my tongue, but once I did, I didn’t think I’d ever find anything creamier in my life. Until, that is, I tasted this plate of scallops served in a sauce of taleggio with an infusion of porcinis. A fantastic appetizer, with morsels enough for 3. Mains •• Red Mullet Fillet in Crust, Orange Sauce and Asparagus Rolls 145元 To the uninitiated, a coiffure Bongiovi gone ginger at a Chinese food fight; but once this delectable Mediterranean fish dances across your palate, bedecked in a gown of tongue-tingling prosciutto wrapped in asparagus, spearfishing takes on a whole new meaning, too. Truly, it tastes even better than it looks. •• Open Ravioli with Qingdao Abalone and Mushroom 125元 When the weather turns cold, local abalones like nothing better than to hook up with the nearest mushrooms available and slip between covers of succulent pasta, garnished with basil and olive oil. Alright, honestly, who knows if they care? I don’t think I’ve dreamed of a classier ravioli in my life. Yes, it’s extremely tasty too.

•• Sliced Piedmont Beef Fillet with Pepper, Thyme, Caramelized Endive and Chanterelle Mushrooms 295元 Is this the end of the world for food journalists? A bed of endives, topped with peppered beef (please please order it rare, if only this once in your life), and a cascade of aromatic mushrooms that seems to be sprouting thyme, this might just be The Dish to Enjoy this Spring, even if it means forsaking all others. The beef and chanterelles melt in your mouth, and the very presence of endives (tasty as they are) should at least help you justify the meal to your cardiologist. Desserts •• Italian Chocolate Pudding Served with Wild Berries 70元 A rich, moist muffin of a brownie, proudly sporting something between a shark’s fin and an iconic sail, appropriate for China’s Host of International Regattas and Epic Races. Gushing raspberries and blueberries, garnished with a dollop of vanilla cream, this is one of a few incredible ways to wrap up one meal that you will surely remember for the rest of the year.

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Taco Tuesdays Bienvenidos a TJ’s Eric Blocher Photos © Eric Blocher

James has developed a fantastic kitchen, and done a terrific job of bringing the cooking staff up to speed on the necessary points of the cuisine. The menu itself is an inspiration, with mouthwatering words like fajitas, and carne asada; pollo and, oh yes, guacamole. That is not a mere ‘pork burrito’, there are carnitas afoot here, marinading in salsa verde. There is even a quesidilla, stuffed with grilled chicken and honest-to-goodness cheese. Of course, sour cream is available on request.

So what’s the word on Tuesday? Several of the appetizers, along with most of the burritos, tacos and fajitas, are available on an all-you-can-eat basis for 68元 (beer is also included). At other times, plates range from 20-40元. The menu has great vegetarian options, like chile colorado, and a cheeseburger whose call I will obey when I can make it past the fajitas. It’s worth going anytime, really, and often. But Tuesdays hold a special place in my heart. 162 Jiangxi Lu 江西路162号 8587-8098

But back to the flavour. It’s really, really good. On a recent trip back to California, I was reminded Normally you will hear purists comparing an upstart of two restaurant specials that always represented cafe unfavourably against a beloved taqueria that joyful indulgences on the weekly calendar when no one else will ever go to, or whining about the starvation and boredom loomed - Margarita absence of this or that ingredient. I’ve heard nothing Monday, for the sauce, and Taco Tuesday, for the but praise for the food in the months TJ’s has been flavour. open. These guys know how to bring Mexican dining to the people, a fact that shines as much in Yes, the flavour, that elusive quality that makes nutrition so much fun, that can surprise your senses the subtle uniquenesses (the salsa stands out as or transport you to a place that’s years away in space different in all the right ways) as in the bang-on and time, provided it’s done properly. And at TJ’s on classics. I mean, they even have horchata (spiced rice milk). Jiangxi Lu, Mexican food is done properly. Owner

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Freeman Cafe Eric Blocher

Photos © Eric Blocher

What’s happening on Jiangxi Lu? When Soho Bar opened two years ago, it seemed just far enough from Hong Kong Garden’s teeming dark alleyways to have minimal prospects as a regular nighttime destination. But not only has Soho thrived; first Charlie’s arrived to chill things out across the street, then LPG answered with a more colourful party vibe, and finally Freeman has opened its doors as one of the classiest, comfiest, coolest joints in town. The place feels good from every angle, but the view seems to change from one table to the next. For the most part, the moulded walls give it an adobe-like quality, and the dark ceiling and interior structure can make it seem as though you’re enjoying an evening under the stars. But here, a Triumph-clone motorcycle sits next to a cafe style cluster of tables and chairs; there, lamps cast an intimate scholarly light on comfortable booths; at the back of the room, a raised alcove is a fantastic spot for an evening with lots of good company.

Drink prices keep people flocking in. 10元 beers are just the beginning; 10元 tequila shots are getting somewhere, but the grand prize goes to the 25 元 long island iced tea (can you say “长岛冰茶”?). Service is fantastic, with attention paid to each order (I like my bing cha without cola, you see) and delicious snacks like banana chips and yummy peanuts brought gratis. Much about Freeman suggests that the owner knows what he’s doing. Sure enough, Yang Cheng used to have a small bar near Zhongshan Lu that acquired a sizable following of local libertines, many of whom have followed his migration to the eastern side of the city*. Good taste is easy to recognise. Freeman carries the tradition of terrific bars on this tiny stretch of Jiangxi Lu, making the area even more of a sure thing for a great night out. 163 Jiangxi Lu 158 5321-1877

* Rather than wait for a slot in REDSTAR’s monthly Unplugged schedule, Freeman enlisted friends to put on their own open mic soon after opening. The place was packed, and the music was excellent. Few things make us happier than having a wonderful time at someone else’s event!

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Essential Numbers

12:00 12:35 12:50 15:45 15:50 16:05 17:45 19:10 21:00 21:55 21:40 21:55 23:10

Directory Inquiries (diàn huà hào mǎ chá xún) (114/116) 电话号码查询 Fire (huǒ jǐng ) (119) 火警 First Aid Centre (jí jiù zhōng xīn) (120) 急救中心 Police (bào jǐng) (110) 报警 Qingdao Cable Networking (qīng dăo yŏu xiàn diàn shì) (8570-1999) 青岛有线电视 Taxi Help (chū zū chē tóu sù) (82817777) 出租车投诉 Taxi Reservation Hotline (chū zū yù yuē rè xiàn) (9600-9797) 出租预约热线 Tourist Help (lǚ yóu tóu sù zhōng xīn) (8591-2000) 旅游投诉中心 Traffic Accidents (jiāo tōng shì gù) (122) 交通事故 Electricity Help (gòng diàn jí xiū) (800-8601188) 供电急修 Publice Service Hotline (gōng yòng fú wù rè xiàn) (12319) 24 hour. Including water, gas, heating etc 公用服务热线 China Mobile Service Hotline (yí dòng tōng xùn fú wù diàn huà) (10086) 移动通讯服务电话 China Unicom Service Hotline (lián tōng zōng hé fú wù diàn huà) (10010) 联通综合服务电话 China Telecom (diàn xìn zōng hé fú wù diàn huà) (10000) 电信综合服务电话 China Netcom Group (wǎng tōng zōng hé fú wù diàn huà) (10060) 网通综合服务电话 Wanneng Locksmith Services (Qingdao Shi Wanneng Kaisuo Zhongxin) (8868-7772) 青岛市万能开锁中心

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Arrive 08:50 08:40 08:55 11:10 12:55 12:50 17:00 17:15 17:55 19:40 20:00 20:05 21:55 22:00 22:05 23:50

No. MU5195 MU5197 SC4651 CA1572 MU744 SC4653 CA1570 MU5193 MU536 (1) SC4655 SC4657 MU526 (1) SC4659 MU5199 (2) CA1576 CA1526

every day except Tue, Thu and Sat. every day except Wed and Sat.

Qingdao to Shanghai Hongqiao (Puxi) Depart 07:35 09:40 09:45

Arrive 09:00 11:05 11:05

SC4661 MU5338 MU5550 MU5536 SC4665 CA1535 SC4663 MU5544 MU5542 (3) SC4669 MU5540 (4) SC4669 FM9196

Wed and Sat only. (4) every day except Wed and Sat. (3)

Qingdao to Shanghai Pudong Depart 10:15 10:40

Arrive 11:35 11:45

No. FM9232 HO1196

CAAC Booking Office (zhōng guó mín háng dìng piào chù) 30 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8577-5555) 中国民航订票处香港中路30号 Qingdao International Airport

(qīng dǎo guó jì fēi jī chǎng)

(8471-1877, 96567) 青岛国际飞机场 · 40 minutes drive from CBD · 13 international flights · 77 domestic flights · 1,200 flights per week · 7.87 million passengers p.a. · 116,000 tons of cargo p.a.

Rail Qingdao to Beijing Type Day Day Day Day Day Night

Depart 06:51 07:42 10:45 12:53 14:49 20:14

Arrive 12:48 13:38 16:38 18:37 20:41 05:19

No. Hours D60 ~6 D58 ~6 D62 ~6 D54 ~6 D52 ~6 T26 ~9

Beijing to Qingdao Type Depart Arrive No. Hours Day 06:45 12:43 D51 ~6 Day 08:30 14:22 D53 ~6 Day 11:15 17:04 D55 ~6 Day 13:25 19:22 D57 ~6 Day 16:05 21:57 D59 ~6 Night 22:50 07:22 T25 ~8.5 To our knowledge, train tickets can be purchased five days in advance from the departure city. Return tickets for the fast (day) train can also be purchased from either city; however, sleeper tickets can typically only be purchased from the city of departure. Train Tickets Agency (huǒ chē piào dài shòu diǎn) 33 Nanjing Lu (inside

Qingdao to Beijing Depart 07:35 07:40 07:40 09:55 11:35 11:40 15:40 16:10 16:55 18:25 18:40 18:50 20:40 20:45 20:50 22:30

13:15 13:50 13:55 16:55 16:55 17:20 19:10 20:30 22:15 23:10 22:55 23:10 00:20+1

No. SC4667 HO1106 MU5534

Fushan Bay Hotel) (8069-0077) 火车票代售点南京路33号(浮山湾宾馆内) If you buy tickets through this kind of agency, they will charge you 5元 for the procedure fee. Qingdao Railway Station Booking Office (qīng dǎo huǒ chē zhàn dìng piào chù) (8296-2777, 9510-5105) 青岛火车站订票处 Qingdao Railway Station (qīng dǎo huǒ chē zhàn) 2 Tai An Lu (82962777) 青岛火车站泰安路2号

Road Huangdao Long Distance Bus Station (huáng dǎo cháng tú qì chē zhàn) 2 Changjiang Xi Lu, Huangdao (86889217) 黄岛长途汽车站黄岛长江西路2号 Qingdao Long Distance Bus Station (qīng dǎo cháng tú qì chē zhàn) 2 Wenzhou Lu (8371-8060) 青岛长途汽车站温州路2号 Shenzhen Lu (8891-0011) 青岛长途汽车东站

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深圳路 Feixian Zhi Lu (8267-6842) 青岛长途汽车站费县支路

Sea Huangdao Ferry (huáng dǎo lún dù) Liugong Island (8685-6949) 黄岛轮渡刘公岛 Qingdao Ferry (qīng dǎo lún dù) 21 Sichuan Lu (8261-9279) 青岛轮渡四川路21号 Xuejiadao Ferry (xuē jiā dǎo lún dù) Xuejia Island Travel Dock (8670-5247) 薛家岛轮渡薛家岛旅游码头

Where to Stay 5 Star Crowne Plaza Qingdao (qīng dǎo yí zhōng huáng guàn jià rì jiŭdiàn) One of Qingdao’s most hospitable choices for world-class accommodation, with entertainment centres, great restaurants and shopping. 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888) 青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店香港中路76号 HKG Map 11 Grand Regency Hotel (lì jīng dà jiǔ diàn) 110 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85881818) 丽晶大酒店香港中路110号 HKG Map 12 Haitian Hotel (hǎi tiān dà jiǔ diàn) 48 Xianggang Xi Lu (8387-1888) 海天大酒店香港西路48号 Huiquan Dynasty Hotel (huì quán wáng cháo dà jiǔ diàn) 9 Nanhai Lu (8299-9888) 汇泉王朝大酒店南海路9号 InterContinental Qingdao (qīng dǎo hǎi ěr zhōu jì jiǔ diàn) The former site of Qingdao’s Olympic Village, the Intercontinental is a world-class luxury hotel with an impressive array of international dining options and top rate amenities at surprising rates. 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666) 青岛海尔洲际酒店澳门路98号 Kilin Crown Hotel (Best Western) (qí lín huáng guàn dà jiǔ diàn) 197 Xianggang Dong Lu (8889-1888) 麒麟皇冠大酒店香港东路197号 Sea View Garden Hotel (hǎi jǐng huā yuán dà jiǔ diàn) 2 Zhanghua Lu (8587-5777) 海景花园大酒店彰化路2号 Shangri-La Hotel (xiāng gé lǐ lā dà fàn diàn) Complete with some of the finest restaurants and the city’s most glamourous nightlife, this 5-star venue is among the very best hotels. Professional staff attend to your needs and the location is ideal to experience everything Qingdao has to offer. 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-3838) 香格里拉大饭店香港中路9号 CBD Map 34

4 Star Ausotel Meihua Qingdao (ào sī tè měi huá) Australian hospitality in the Sailing City, complete with a great steakhouse and bar. 135 Yan’an San Lu (8197-8777) 澳斯特美华延安三路135号 Blue Horizon Hotel Qingdao (lán hǎi dà fàn diàn) 18 Qinling Lu (West of Municipal Exhibition Centre) (88996666) 蓝海大饭店秦岭路18号 (会展中心西邻) Blue Horizon Hotel Huangdao (lán hǎi dà jiǔ diàn) 66 Changjiang Xi Lu, Huangdao (8698-6666) 黄岛蓝海大

=featured in PocketTM Qingdao E=english menu 酒店黄岛长江西路66号 Huangdao Map 57 Copthorne Hotel Qingdao (qīng dǎo guó dūn dà jiǔ diàn) A comfortable, centrally located hotel that houses first-class Cantonese, Japanese, Korean and Western restaurants, as well as a bar and coffee shop/deli. Close proximity to much of Qingdao’s nightlife. 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688) 青岛国敦大酒店香港中路28号 CBD Map 31 Haidu Hotel (hǎi dū dà jiǔ diàn) 218 Changjiang Zhong Lu, Huangdao (8699-9888) 海都大酒店黄岛长江中路218号 Huangdao Map 53 Hai Qing Hotel (hǎi qíng dà jiǔ diàn) 11 Donghai Zhong Lu (8596-9888) 海情大酒店东海中路11号 Harvest Hotel (shì jì hǎi fēng dà jiǔ diàn) 459 Changjiang Zhong

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Jinjiang Inn (jǐn jiāng zhī xīng) 100 Nanjing Lu (8310-7999) 锦江之星南京路100号 Lu Hai Feng Hotel (lǔ hǎi fēng dà jiǔ diàn) 128 Alishan Lu, Qingdao Kaifaqu (8699-2211) 鲁海丰大酒店青岛开发区阿里山路128号 Marco Polo Hotel (mǎ kě bō luó shāng wù jiǔ diàn) 636 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8689-7999) 马可波罗商务酒店黄岛井冈山路636号 Huangdao Map 55 Overseas Chinese International Hotel (huá qiáo guó jì fàn diàn) 41 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-5666) 华侨国际饭店香港中路41号 Qingdao City Home Business Hotel

(qīng dǎo chéng shì jiā shāng wù jiǔ diàn) 7 Xianxia Ling Lu (8870-0888)

青岛城市家商务酒店仙霞岭路7号

Lu, Huangdao (8699-6666) 世纪海丰大酒店黄岛长江中路459号 Huangdao Map 52

Qingdao Hotel (qīng dǎo fàn diàn) 66 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8578-1888) 青岛饭店香港中路66号

Holiday Inn Parkview Qingdao (qīng dǎo jǐng yuán jià rì jiǔ diàn) Part of a

Qingdao Renjia Business Hotel (qīng dăo rén jiā shāng wù jiǔ diàn) 99 Nanjing Lu (8610-2222) 青岛人家商务酒店南京路99号

top-rated international chain, Holiday Inn has everything for the traveller as well as great restaurants, business and conference services, and easy access to Qingdao’s airport and golf courses. 306 Xingyang Lu, Chengyang District (8096-6888) 青岛景园假日酒店城阳区兴阳路306号 Laozhuancun China Comuunity Art and Culture Hotel (lǎo zhuàn cūn China gōng shè wén huà yì shù jiǔ diàn) 8 Minjiang San Lu (8576-8776) 老转村China公社文化艺术酒店闽江三路8号 Oceanwide Elite Hotel (fàn hǎi míng rén jiǔ diàn) 29 Taiping Lu (82996699) 泛海名人酒店太平路29号 Oriental Hotel (dōng fāng fàn diàn) 4 Daxue Lu (8286-5888) 东方饭店大学路4号 Sanfod Hotel (shān fú dà jiǔ diàn) 96 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8399-3888) 山孚大酒店香港中路96号 Studio 52 (wǔ shí èr píng fāng guó jì gōng yù) 10 Haifeng Lu (8667-8818 ext.155, 159-5488-3362) 52平方国际公寓海丰路10号 CBD Map 32

3 Star Beach Castle Hotel (hǎi tān gǔ bǎo jiǔ diàn) 23-25 Changzhou Lu (8289-3666) 海滩古堡酒店常州路 23-25号 Cinema Hotel (yǐng shì dà jiǔ diàn) 65 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8573-5768) 影视大酒店香港中路65号 Fuxin Mansion (fǔ xīn dà shà) 5 Minjiang Lu (8591-1009) 府新大厦闽江路5号 CBD Map 33 Haixiang Hotel (hǎi xiáng shāng wù jiǔ diàn) 8 Ziji Shan Zhi Lu, Haungdao (8689-0666) 海翔商务酒店黄岛紫金山支路8号 Huangdao Map 51 Huanhai Gloria Inn Qingdao (huán hǎi kǎi lái shāng wù jiǔ diàn) 29 Donghai Xi Lu (8387-8855) 环海凯莱商务酒店东海西路29号 Jinjiang Inn (jǐn jiāng zhī xīng) 438 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (86828999) 锦江之星黄岛井冈山路438 号 Huangdao Map 54

Resort Baden Village (bā dōng xiǎo zhèn) Located in Jimo (8657-9997) 芭东小镇即墨市 Latour Laguens International Resort Hotel (lā tú lā gān guó jì dù jià jiǔ diàn) Incredible hotel with an affiliated winery in Bordeaux. Boasts a very exclusive wine club, and a stunning location at Shilaoren beach. 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (8896-6969) 拉图拉甘国际度假酒店香港东路 316号 SPR Resort (SPR nòng hǎi yuán jiǔ diàn) 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (88893422, 8889-0394) 青岛SPR弄海园酒店香港东路316号

Hostels Qingdao Kaiyue Youth Hostel (qīng dǎo kǎi yuè guó jì qīng nián lǚ guǎn) A fine establishment for the weary traveller to rest his head. Carries a charming air of old German architecture, located in the centre of Qingdao concession area. Features a great little bar and is very close to the sea. 31 Jining Lu (8284-5450) yhaqd@ yahoo.com.cn 青岛凯越国际青年旅馆济宁路31号 Hotel Ibis (yí bì sī jiǔ diàn) 178 Changjiang Lu, Huangdao (8698-9888) 宜必思酒店黄岛长江路178号 Huangdao Map 56 YHA Old Observatory (qīng dǎo ào bó wéi tè guó jì qīng nián lǚ shè) www.hostelqingdao.com 21 Guanxiang Er Lu (8282-2626) 青岛奥博维特国际青年旅社观象二路21号

What to See Beaches No. 1 Bathing Beach (dì yī hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) Despite the numerical name, it has no bearing on its rank as the greatest beach in Qingdao. It’s simply a name. Swimmers can splash with confidence thanks to a submerged wall of shark-proof netting. 14 Nanhai Lu (8286-6305) 第一海水浴场南海路14号

No. 2 Bathing Beach (dì èr hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) The smallest of Qingdao’s bathing beaches; very private and a great location for swimming. Ideally located for a stroll around the idyllic Badaguan area. Inside Taiping Bay (East of Huiquan Bay) 第二海水浴场汇泉湾东侧太平湾内 No. 3 Bathing Beach (dì sān hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) Secluded among the sycamores of Badaguan, this popular beach offers mesmerising views of Qingdao’s skyline.. 6 Taiping Jiao Lu 第三海水浴场太平角路6号 Shilaoren Beach (shí lǎo rén hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) Located in the southeast part of Qingdao, at the foot of Wu Mountain, is the so called ‘Old Stone Man’(Shilaoren). Haikou Lu 石老人海水浴场海口路

Churches & Temples Lutheran Church (jī dū jiào táng) Built in 1910 , the Protestant Church consists of a peaceful courtyard guarded by an impressive bell tower. Quite a change of atmosphere from the major intersection that lies just outside! Bus No. 1,214,217,220 15 Jiangsu Lu (8286-5970) 基督教堂江苏路15号 St. Michael’s Cathedral (tiān zhǔ jiào táng) The cathedral was built by the Germans in 1934. Regular services are held on Sunday mornings. The interior features extensive murals and some stained glasswork. Bus No. 1,2,5,6. 15 Zhejiang Lu (8286-5960) 天主教堂浙江路15号 Zhanshan Temple (zhàn shān sì) This temple was built in 1945 and is the most recently constructed temple by followers of the Tiantai Buddhist Sect. On Buddha’s birthday, thousands of worshipers gather here to attend the temple’s fair. Bus No. 26,31,201,304,311,316. 2 Zhiquan Lu (8386-2038) 湛山寺芝泉路2号 Taiqing Palace (tài qīng gōng) Nestled on the eastern of Laoshan National Park, a centuries-old daoist retreat and a beautiful specimen of harmonious Chinese architecture. Inside Laoshan (8288-9888) 太清宫崂山内

Museums Chengyang Buddhism Culture Museum (chéng yáng qū fó jiào wén huà yì shù zhǎn lǎn guǎn) 城阳区佛教文化艺术展览馆夏庄街道源头社区 Haier Museum (hǎi ěr kē jì guǎn) Middle section of Nanling Lu. (88899855) 海尔科技馆南岭路中段 Laoshan Tea Culture Museum (láo shān chá wén huà bó wù guǎn) The second floor is tea culture area, the third is specific to Laoshan tea. Take No 109, 106 from Licun, or No 371 from Changle Lu, or No 312 from Tuandao to Xiaowang Village, Wanggezhuang. Xiaowang Living Area, Wanggezhuang Street Scene, Laoshan District 崂山茶文化博物馆崂山区王哥庄街道晓望社区 Huangdao Traditional Culture Museum (huáng dǎo qū mín sú zhǎn lǎn guǎn) 1001 Zhujiang Lu 黄岛区民俗展览馆珠江路1001号

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Museum (qīng dǎo dé guó jiān yù jiù zhǐ bó wù guǎn) (8286-9773) 青岛德国监狱旧址博物馆常州路21号 Qingdao Library (qīng dǎo shì tú shū guǎn) 109 Yanji Lu (8501-2112) 青岛市图书馆延吉路109号

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Lu Xun Park (lǔ xùn gōng yuán) It’s located on the shore of Huiquan Bay and offers beautiful views of the sea. Bus No.6, 26, 201, 302, 304, 316 1 Qinyu Lu (8286-8479) 鲁迅公园琴屿路1号 Shilaoren Sightseeing Garden (shí lǎo rén guān guāng yuán) 1 Laoshan Lu (8883-2599) 石老人观光园崂山路1号 Signal Hill (xìn hào shān gōng yuán) Xinhao Shan (Signal Hill) was once a signalling station. Nowdays you can climb it to admire the nearby architecture! 18 Longshan Lu (82794141) 信号山公园龙山路18号 Zhong Shan Park (zhōng shān gōng yuán) Free administration 28 Wendeng Lu (8287-0564) 中山公园文登路28号

Various Attractions Qingdao Municipal Gallery (qīng dǎo shì měi shù guǎn) 7 Daxue Lu (82888886) 青岛市美术馆大学路7号

1333 Culture Street (1388 wén huà jiē) Minjiang San Lu 1388文化街闽江三路

Qingdao Sculpture Museum (qīng dǎo shì diāo sù yì shù guǎn) Situated on Donghai Rd., overlooking the Sea, this museum displays domestic and foreign art both indoor and in its beautiful gardens. 66 Donghai Dong Lu 青岛市雕塑艺术馆东海东路66号

Badaguan (bā dà guān) Named after the eight passes of the Great Wall, the area boasts different architectural styles ranging from German to Dutch. Thick rows of gingko, peach, pine and crab apple trees add to its beauty, especially during spring’s blooming period. Bus No. 15,26,31,202 Wushengguan Lu 八大关武胜关路

Tianhou Palace (tiān hòu gōng) First built in the Ming Dynasty, today it serves as the Qingdao Folk Customs Museum. Bus No. 6,26,231 19 Taiping Lu (8287-7656) 天后宫太平路19号 Tsingtao Brewery Museum (qīng dǎo pí jiǔ bó wù guǎn) Built in 1903, the original Tsingtao Brewery is now the site of an excellent museum including all round information on Qingdao such as old maps and photographs, information on the history of the brewery and the Tsingtao Beer Company, a tour of the brewery including free beer for all at the Brewery Bar to top it off! 56 Dengzhou Lu (8383-3437) 青岛啤酒博物馆登州路56号

Parks & Gardens Baihua Park (bǎi huā yuàn) 11 Jingshan Lu (8286-0584) 百花苑京山路11号 Botanical Park (zhí wù yuán) Built in 1976, the Botanical Garden is located at the southern foot of Taipingshan Hill. Inside it is the Senlin Amusement Area. It’s fun for the young and the young at heart. Entrance fee: RMB 10 Bus No. 206, 310, 370, 604 (get off at the Yueyang bus stop) 33 Yuanyang Lu (8386-1179) 植物园郧阳路33号

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Little Fish Hill Park (xiǎo yú shān gōng yuán) The tower at the top of the hill offers an excellent view of the surrounding area, including Huiquan Square, the No.1 Bathing Beach and Zhong Shan Park. Bus No. 6,26,501,801 24 Fushan Zhi Lu 小鱼山公园福山支路24号

Hua Shi Villa (huā shí lóu) An old castle-like building, located in the Badaguan area next to Beach No.2. 18 Huanghai Lu (8387-2168) 花石楼黄海路18号 Huadong Winery (huá dōng jiǔ zhuāng) You can taste different Huadong wines and try the grapes they are made from. Peaceful scenery make it a great spot to relax for a few hours. Huadong Baili Winery, Nan Long Kou (8881-7878) 华东酒庄南龙口华东百利酒庄 Laoshan Scenic Area (láo shān fēng jǐng míng shèng qū) The Mount Lao Scenic Area (Laoshan), also known as one of the cradles of Taoism, is a national park featuring mountains, forests, waterfalls and views of the sea. Laoshan is situated 30 km southeast from Qingdao. Routes: From Qingdao Ferry Dock catch bus No. 304,312; From Taidong - bus No. 104,110; There is a special tourist line from Tuandao to Yakou-bus No. 802. (8889-5695) 崂山风景名胜区 Little Qingdao Island (xiăo qīng dǎo) A small island with a famous old lighthouse. Well situated in front of the old city, with an excellent view of the pier. 26 Qinyu Lu (8286-3944) 小青岛琴屿路26号 May 4th Square (wǔ sì guǎng chǎng) Named after the May 4th Movement in 1919, this square offers beautiful sea views and has become the symbol of modern Qingdao. 35 Donghai Xi Lu 五四广场东海西路35号 Music Square (yīn yuè guǎng chǎng) In the centre of the square there is a 20-metre high statue named “Sail of Music”. The platform, overlooking the sea, is designed as an open music score, in which world famous melodies are stored. Bus No. 25, 26, 31, 104, 202 Aomen Lu 音乐广场澳门路

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Qingdao Guest House (qīng dǎo yíng bīn guǎn) This place was built as the German Governor’s Residence in 1905. Famous guests include China’s former presidents Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. Entrance fee: RMB 15. Bus No.1, 25, 221, 225, 228. 26 Longshan Lu (8288-9888) 青岛迎宾馆龙山路26号 Qingdao Polar Ocean World (qīng dǎo jí dì hǎi yáng shì jiè) Entrance fee is RMB 120 for adults, 60 for children. Performances begin at 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. Bus No. 317,501,11,102,104. Get off at Wangjia Maidao Bus Station. 60 Donghai Dong Lu (8590-9999) 青岛极地海洋世界东海东路60号 Qingdao TV Tower (qīng dǎo diàn shì tǎ) Located on Taiping Hill this tower is 348 meters above sea level and a great place to get a panoramic view of Qingdao. Bus No. 1, 36, 368. 1 Taiping Shan Lu (8365-4020) 青岛电视塔太平山路1号 Qingdao Underwater World (qīng dǎo hǎi dǐ shì jiè) 1 Laiyang Lu (82878218) 青岛海底世界莱阳路1号 Qingdao Zoo (qīng dǎo dòng wù yuán) Bus No. 15,219,220,302. 102 Yan An Yi Lu (8287-2970) 青岛动物园延安一路102号 Seashore Sidewalk (bīn hǎi bù xíng dào) 40km of what Qingdao is famous for - sand and surf. The route runs from Tuandao (Old Town) via Badaguan to Shilaoren in the east. 滨海步行道从太平路到东海路 Tian Mu City (tiān mù chéng) Has a gallery of international architecture, entertainment places, restaurants and tea houses. Between Dengzhou Lu and Liaoning Lu 天幕城登州路和辽宁路间 Zhan Qiao Pier (zhàn qiáo) Built in 1891 and located in Qingdao Bay, it is regarded as one of the symbols of Qingdao. At the southern end of the 440-metre-long pier, is a Chinese pavilion called “Huilan”. Bus No. 2, 8, 25, 26, 201, 301, 304. 12 Taiping Lu (8286-8575) 栈桥太平路12号

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BBQ Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) E 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8600) 亚洲咖啡香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 Golden Hans Buffet (jīn hàn sī pí jiǔ kǎo ròu) 139 Ningxia Lu (8580-0636) 金汉斯啤酒烤肉宁夏路139号

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Moon (yuè) Chinese Restaurant. 2F, InterContinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666-1588) 月青岛海尔洲际酒店2层澳门路98号

HBR Music Kitchen (hǎi biān rén yīn yuè chú fáng) Great fusion dishes and service, similar to others in the HBR chain but with a loungier feel and live entertainment most evenings. 8 Haimen Lu (8388-8711) 海边人音乐厨房海门路8号 CBD Map 32

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Jiuxianfang BBQ (jiǔ xiān fāng) 316 Zijin Shan Lu, Huangdao (8689-0377) 玖鲜坊黄岛紫金山路316号 Huangdao Map 52

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Kylin French Teppanyaki (yù qí lín fǎ shì tiě bǎn shāo) Classically appointed interior with intimate banquet rooms and a personal chef at every table. 69 Aomen Liu Lu (85796116) 玉麒麟法式铁板烧澳门六路 69号 CBD Map 37 Teng Wang Ge (téng wáng gé jiǔ diàn) 10 Zhanshan San Lu (8386-6997) 滕王阁酒店湛山三路10号

Beijing De Heng Beijing Roast Duck (běi jīng dé héng kǎo yā diàn) One of Qingdao’s grandest locales for Beijing roast duck, with a colourful facade and giant lions keeping watch over the door. 49 Nanjing Lu (8578-2956) 北京德恒烤鸭店南京路49号 CBD Map 35 Jinghualou Beijing Roast Duck (jīng huá lóu běi jīng kǎo yā) 11 Fuzhou Bei Lu (8575-7811) 京华楼北京烤鸭福州北路11号 Ping’s Beijing Duck (xiǎo wáng fǔ fàn diàn) Crispy duck skin, cucumber and spring onions, all wrapped together in a pancake and garnished with plum sauce... Ping’s is a great place to sample the pleasures of Beijing duck without breaking the bank. 20 Yan Er Dao Lu (8575-0208) 小王府饭店燕儿岛路20号 HKG Map 13

Cantonese It is often said Cantonese people will eat “anything with legs except a table, and anything that flies except an aeroplane.” Don’t let this put you off - the cuisine is one of China’s greatest, and includes the delicate dim sum snacks Bi Feng Tang (gǎng jì bì fēng táng) Dim sum is the order of the day, and can bewilder new-comers with the number of dishes on offer. Don’t be put off though, it’s a treat, and open till the wee small hours too (closes at 4am) 158 Minjiang Lu (8577-6789) 港记避风塘闽江路158号 Hong Kong Old Restaurant (xiāng găng lăo fàn diàn) Simply superb and centrally located, the sheer number of dishes on the menu will impress first timers, but the myriad flavours will ensure that you keep coming back. 43 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8597-8868) 香港老饭店香港中路 43号 CBD Map 42

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(8578-0198) 九龙塘广东菜馆漳州一路37号 Lotus (lián yuán) Dim Sum 2F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext. 8500) 莲园香港中路28号青岛国敦大酒店2层 Zhongshanyuan (zhōng shān yuán bào chì dùn pĭn diàn) 33 Fuzhou Lu (8577-3333) 中山园鲍翅炖品店福州路33号

Dumplings (jiaozi) Da Niang (dà niáng shuǐ jiǎo) Taidong Pedestrian Area 大娘水饺台东步行街 Da Qing Hua Dumplings (dà qīng huā jiǎo zi) Everybody loves dumplings, and this is possibly the best place to get your jiaozi fix. Boiled and fried dumplings are available with a wide range of fillings, and there is also an extensive menu of other dishes to supplement them. 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8575-3697) 大清花饺子香港中路56号 CBD Map 40 Laobian (lǎo biān jiǎo zi guǎn) Friendly staff, terrific food (well beyond the dumplings), and a beautiful interior make this a sure hit. The lamb and carrot dumplings are particularly good. 39 Nanjing Lu (8577-9938) 老边饺子馆南京路39 号 CBD Map 43 San He Yuan Dumplings (sān hé yuán shuĭ jiăo) Home-style restaurant that specialises in dumplings. The main menu is in Chinese only, but there is an English language dumpling menu. 39 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8593-2008) 三合园水饺漳州二路39号 HKG Map 16

Homestyle Hao Hao Xiao Chu (hào hào xiǎo chú) 7 Xianxialing Lu (8870-0889) 浩浩小厨仙霞岭路7号 Haiyiyuan (hǎi yí yuán) 95 Fuchun Jiang Lu, Huangdao (8688-5066) 海怡园黄岛富春江路95号 Huangdao Map 54 Jin Shan Restaurant (jīn shān dà jiǔ diàn) Middle section of Shenzhen Lu 金山大酒店深圳路中段 Ju Xiang Ju (jù xiàng jū jiā cháng cài guǎn) 10 Chenghai Yi Lu (8589-8217) 聚相居家常菜馆澄海一路10号 Le Tai Yuan (lè tài yuán kuài cān diàn) 24 hour Chinese fast food, serving home-style cooking, dumplings, barbeque etc. Zhangzhou Er Lu 乐泰园快餐店漳州二路 HKG Map 17 Yucong (yù cōng jiā cháng cài guăn) 147 Minjiang Lu (8577-0222) 毓聪家常菜馆闽江路147号 Zhou Quan Zhou Dao (zhōu quán zhōu dào cài guăn) 120 Minjiang Lu (8577-8656) 粥全粥到菜馆闽江路120号

Hotpot Central Hong Kong Hotpot (zhōng huán xiāng gǎng huǒ guō) 39 Zhangzhou Lu (8077-7789) 中环香港火锅漳州路39号

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Haidao Seafood Restaurant (hǎi dǎo yú cūn dà jiǔ diàn) 40 Yunxiao Lu (8572-0846) 海岛渔村大酒店云霄路40号 Hai Meng Yuan (hǎi mèng yuán) 3 Yan Er Dao Lu (8592-8488) 海梦园燕儿岛路3号 Jinshan Restaurant (jīn shān dà jiǔ diàn) Mid Section of Lishandong Lu (8889-0088) 金山大酒店李山东路中段 Jinmeng Restaurant (jīn mèng dà jiǔ diàn) 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (oppo.

Donglaishun (dōng lái shùn) 400 Jinggang Shan Lu (8689-9998) 东来顺黄岛井冈山路400号 Huangdao Map 53 Dou Lai Shun (dōu lái shùn fàn diàn) 232 Minjiang Lu (8571-7676) 都来顺饭店闽江路232号 Tanyutou Hotpot (tán yú tóu huŏ guō) 14 Minjiang Lu (8583-9076) 谭鱼头火锅闽江路14号 Xiao Fei Yang (xiǎo féi yáng) Sublime hot-pot restaurant chain and uniquely sociable dining experience. The lamb is particularly delicious at this restaurant next to Yinhai Marina. 30 Donghai Zhong Lu (inside Yinhai Marina) (8592-1000) 小肥羊东海中路30号(银海国际游艇俱乐部内) Yaoyao Hotpot (yáo yáo huǒ guō) 55 Furong Lu (8363-8118) 瑶瑶火锅芙蓉路55号

Porridge Lao Man Ke (lǎo mǎn kè zhōu diàn) 113 Jiangxi Lu (8576-8625) 老满客粥店江西路113号 Dawanlai Porridge (dà wǎn lái zhōu diàn) 344 Zijin Shan Lu, Huangdao (8697-5888) 大碗来粥店黄岛紫金山路344号 Huangdao Map 51 San Bao (sān bǎo zhōu diàn) 158 Minjiang Lu (8577-0119) 三宝粥店闽江路158号

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Seafood Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant (ā yī bào yú jiǔ jiā) originated by the world master of culinary arts, Mr.Yeung Koon Yat, is famous for it’s abalone,shark’s fin and bird’s nest. Also there are many typical Cantonese cuisine. Warm welcome for your coming. 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8659) 阿一鲍鱼酒家香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒二层

Kilin Crown Hotel) (8889-0285) 金梦大酒店香港东路316号 (麒麟大酒店对面) Yijinglou (yí jǐng lóu hǎi xiān dà shì jiè) 6 Taiwan Lu (8592-9138) 怡景楼海鲜大世界台湾路6号 Yiqinglou (yí qíng lóu hǎi xiān) 80 Ningxia Lu (8582-5888) 怡情楼海鲜宁夏路80号 Yu Ma Tou Seafood Restaurant

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Scrumptious seafood and a whole lot more in this Yunxiao Road establishment. All the food here is of the highest quality, but special mention must go to the deep fried spicy squid... out of this world! 24 Yunxiao Lu (8573-3583) 渔码头海鲜舫云霄路24号 CBD Map 39

Shandong Characterised by the use of vinegar and strong aromatics, Shandong cuisine is one of China’s most famous varieties and is particularly prominent here in Qingdao. Lao Zhuan Cun (lǎo zhuàn cūn shān dōng cài guǎn) 112 Minjiang Lu (8575-3776) 老转村山东菜馆闽江路112号 Qingdao Restaurant (qīng dǎo cài guǎn ào mén lù diàn) 17 Aomen Lu (8388-0098) 青岛菜馆(澳门路店) 澳门路17号 Steven Gao’s Restaurant (gāo shì sī fáng cài) E 20 Zhuhai Lu (8589-3899) 高氏私房菜珠海路20号 Yuansheng Haigang Haorizi (yuán shèng hǎi gǎng hǎo rì zǐ fàn diàn) 5 Yunxiao Lu (8573-5733) 源盛海港好日子饭店云霄路5号

Shanghai Da Shanghai Restaurant (dà shàng hǎi fàn diàn)1F Hai Tian Hotel, 48 Xianggang Xi Lu (8387-1888) 大上海饭店香港西路48号海天大酒店1层

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Dunhuang (dūn huáng hǎi xiān jiǔ lóu) 106 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8588-7556) 敦煌海鲜酒楼香港中路106号 Golden Sea Corner (jīn hǎi jiǎo dù jià cūn) 27 Taiping Jiao Yi Lu (8386-0188) 金海角度假村太平角一路27号 Guang Kai Seafood Restaurant (guǎng kāi hǎi wèi dà jiǔ diàn) 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (8889-6835) 广开海味大酒店香港东路316号

Sichuan Famed for its bold flavours of chili and huajiao, Sichuan food in Qingdao is nothing like the ‘Kung Pao Chicken’ that you’ll find in other parts of the world. Boiling Fish Township (fèi téng yú xiāng) The stylish interior design makes this one of the classiest places in town to enjoy your Sichuan spices. The picture menu makes ordering

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Taiwan Autumn Town (qiū tiān xiǎo zhèn) 27 Dayao Er Lu (8578-8349) 秋天小镇大尧二路27号 Bellagio (lù gǎng xiǎo zhèn) E With great service and dozens of dishes from all over Asia, this chic eatery is a great choice for any occasion. Truly impressive all round, especially the shaved ices and other desserts. Also has locations in Beijing and Shanghai. Aomen San Lu (8387-0877) 鹿港小镇澳门三路 CBD Map 34

La Zuyette Restaurant (fǎ yē cān tīng) Elegant, lavishly decorated Chinese restaurant that serves a wide range of cuisine including Cantonese, Sichuan, Taiwan, Shanghai and Shandong specialities. 53 Yunxiao Lu (8578-8368) 法耶餐厅云霄路53号 CBD Map 41 Taipei Yes (tái běi Yes) An extremely hip locale with great service and atmosphere, inside Sunshine department store. Don’t miss the awesome milkshakes! 2F, Sunshine Dept. Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8667-7088) 台北Yes 香港中路38 号阳光百货2层 CBD Map 36

Xinjiang Xinjiang Red Guava Restaurant (xīn jiāng hóng shí liú) Rm. 701, Tian Mu City, 80 Liaoning Lu (8202-8018) 新疆红石榴辽宁路80号天幕美食城内701号

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Fusion Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) E 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888) 亚洲咖啡香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 HKG Map 12 Café Yum (yī pǐn táng zì zhù cān tīng) Amazing. This restaurant is by far the best buffet in town, with made-toorder pastas, delicacies from all over Asia and a great desert selection. Plus all you can drink beer! 1F, Valley Wing, Shangri-La Hotel. 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu(8388-3838 ext. 6478) 一品堂自助餐厅香港中路9号香格里拉大饭店盛世阁1层 CBD Map 31 China Gongshe (zhōng guó gōng shè) Amazing establishment serving up-market Chinese, with Japanese and Korean influence. Interior modelled on Hakka architecture, exterior looks like a giant fez. 8 Minjiang San Lu (8077-6776) 中国公社闽江三路8号 HKG Map 18 Flavours (pǐn xiāng yuàn) All Day Dining. 3F, InterContinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666-1555) 品香苑青岛海尔洲际酒店3层澳门路98号 Hong Kong 97 (xiāng gǎng jiǔ qī) An excellent, up-market Hong Kong chain, which has superb range of Chinese dishes as well as Japanese, Thai and Korean food. 90 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8588-3388) 香港97 香港中路90号 HKG Map 15

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Indian Fatema Indian Restaurant (fă dì mă yìn dù cān tīng) Some of the finest cuisine in Qingdao, Fatema’s range of Indian specialities is astounding. From delicate kormas to tongue-searing vindaloos, authentic dishes are carefully prepared according to genuine regional recipes. 10 Gutian Lu (137-3099-4178) 法蒂玛印度餐厅古田路10号丁 HKG Map 11 Flavors Pizza & Cafe (měi wèi kā fēi xī cān tīng) No. 10, Bldg. 29, Tiantai Apartments, Lushan Lu (8699-9140) 美味咖啡西餐厅黄岛庐山路天泰小区29座 Huangdao Map 58 Yamuna (yà mù nà yìn dù liào lǐ) A gem of an Indian restaurant, with great service and perfectly blended curries. Reasonably priced, especially given the quality, and a great place to impress guests. Located at the back of the opulent Haiqing Hotel ‘A’ Block. 2F, bldg. A, Haiqing Hotel, 11 Donghai Zhong Lu (8588-7868) 亚穆纳印度料理东海中路11号海情大酒店A座2层

Japanese Aka-Noren (chì de shān shuǐ) 19 Chenghai Yi Lu (8593-5719) 赤的山水澄海一路19号

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Agemann (yáng wàn gǔ rì běn liào lǐ) 4F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8680) 扬万古日本料理香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒4层 Ajisen Noodle (wèi qiān lā miàn) 1F, Carrefour, 21 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8580-6375) 味千拉面香港中路21号家乐福1层 2F, Jusco, 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8597-3351) 香港中路72号佳世客2层 Daochuan (dào chuān rì běn liào lǐ)10 (Jia) Gutian Lu (8589-5418) 稻川日本料理古田路10号甲 Gepeng Fushi Japanese (gē pēng fù shì) 263 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (8699-9916) 割烹富士黄岛武夷山路263号 Huangdao Map 56 Honghua Village (hóng huā xiāng gǔ) 2F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext. 8700) 红花香谷香港中路28号青岛国敦大酒店2层 Kuji Kuji Asian Dining and Sweets 110 Shanghang Lu (8592-1830) 上杭路110号 HKG Map 21

Hong Kong 97 VIP (xiāng gǎng jiǔ qī VIP) 1-2F, Huanhai Apartment, 22 Yan Er Dao Lu (8597-1112) 香港97VIP店燕儿岛路22号环海公寓1、2层

Niuchang Japanese (niú chǎng rì běn liào lǐ) 192 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (8610-9731) 牛场日本料理黄岛武夷山路192号 Huangdao Map 53

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Qian Shi (qiān shí) Excellent prices on a range of set dinners and a la carte items, all prepared under the tutelage of Haitian Hotels former chef. The beef dinner also consists of sashimi, abalone, foie gras, tuna and much else. 7 Taiwan Lu (8590-0966) 千石台湾路7号

atmosphere as full-on as its ambition. Multi-faceted, pan-Asian cuisine, belly dancers, musicians... Chaos! 18 Ninghai Lu (Beer Street) (8380-9888) 国宴厨房宁海路18号(啤酒街)

=featured in PocketTM Qingdao E=english menu Qingshuiwu Japanese (qīng shuǐ wū rì běn liào lǐ) 370 Wuyi Shan Lu (86973783) 清水屋日本料理黄岛武夷山路370号 Huangdao Map 51 Noboru (shēng jiā) Excellent selection of Japanese favourites, from hotpots to sizzling beef to sashimi. 158元 all-you-can-eat! 123 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8588-2737) 昇家漳州二路123号 150 Jiangxi Lu (8588-8007) 昇家江西路150号 2F, Bldg. A, Haiqing Hotel, 11 Donghai Zhong Lu昇家东海中路11号海情大酒店A座2层 Sumo and Sushi (yù hǎi lì) 12 Gutian Lu (8587-6001) 玉海力古田路12号 HKG Map 16

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Tengshan Japanese Restaurant (téng shān rì běn liào lǐ) 6 Chenghai San Lu (8592-2477) 滕山日本料理澄海三路6号 Xiangyin Japanese (xiāng yīn rì běn liào lǐ) 368 Wuyi Shan Lu (8697-3948) 乡音日本料理黄岛武夷山路368 号 Huangdao Map 52 Yamazen Japanese Cuisine (shān qián) Cnr. Yan Er Dao Lu & Xiao yao San Lu (Opposite Yanerdao Lu Elementary School) (8592-0138) 山前燕儿岛路逍遥三路交叉口(燕儿岛路小学对面) HKG Map 22 Yinshui Japanese Restaurant (yín shuǐ rì běn liào lǐ) 279 Wuyi Shan Lu,. Huangdao (8699-9050) 银水日本料理黄岛武夷山路279号 Yu Shen Hu (yù shén hù) Raw fish galore in this Japanese sushi bar. Great taste, great value. 11 Yan Er Dao Lu (8592-5470) 御神户燕儿岛路11号

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Korean With up to 100,000 Koreans calling Qingdao home, Korean restaurants abound throughout Hong Kong Garden and other neighbourhoods. Some great dishes include: •p ào cài 泡菜 (kimchi) - spicy pickled vegetables, often an appetizer (v) • t ǔ dòu bǐng 土豆饼 - potato pancake with onion •b àn fàn 拌饭 (bebimbap) - bowl of rice with vegetables, egg and usually meat • hán guó shāo kǎo 韩国烧烤 Korean barbecue An Shi Stove (ān shì huǒ lú) Intimate Korean BBQ place on the pedestrian area of HK Garden (very close to the SPR coffee shop). Usually fills up at dinner time so be sure to get there early. 82 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8593-6869) 安氏火炉漳州二路82号 HKG Map 18

Ba Gong Shan (bā gōng shān) 23 Zhangzhou Yi Lu (8575-5346) 八公山漳州一路23号

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Don Korea (dōng gǔ lái) 87 Donghai Dong Lu (8097-8899) 东古来东海东路87号

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Han A Reum (dà róng shù) 2F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8867-8080) 大榕树香港中路28号青岛国敦大酒店2层 Hengbo Restaurant (hēng bó míng jiā) An incredibly classy Korean eatery with a whole floor dedicated to barbeque. The set dinner consists of nearly 20 exquisitely prepared courses. 12 Jianfei Garden, 87 Xianggang Dong Lu (8801-1080) 亨伯名家香港东路 87号建飞花园12号 Huo Lu Qing Charcoal BBQ House (huǒ lú qíng tàn huǒ shāo kǎo wū) A great reasonably-priced Korean BBQ restaurant. No English menu, but the staff are friendly and helpful! 14 Gutian Lu (8588-6773) 火炉情炭火烧烤屋古田路14号 HKG Map 15 Jingfugong (jǐng fú gōng) 43 Xianggang Xi Lu (8386-2449) 景福宫香港西路43号 KumsuKangsan (jǐn xiù shān hé hán guó cān tīng) 4F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8690) 锦绣山河韩国餐厅香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒4层 Meng Family Korean Restaurant (mèng jiā hán guó cān tīng) 1F, Kaixuan Garden, 1-4 Xianxia Ling Lu (8896-3382) 孟家韩国餐厅仙霞岭路1-4 凯旋家园1层 Mix Mix (mǐ shì mǐ shì) 202 Changjiang Zhong Lu, Qingdao Kaifaqu (8699-5566) 米世米世青岛开发区长江中路202号 Tudari (tŭ dà lì) A branch of the popular Korean chain. Tudari has a vast selection of Korean food on its menu. 131 Minjiang Lu (8577-3011) 土大力闽江路131号 CBD Map 35 Yicun Korean (yì cūn cān tīng) 1325 Zhujiang Lu (8699-0199) 艺村餐厅黄岛珠江路1325号 Huangdao Map 55 Hamheaung Korean Cold Noodles (zhèng ān yī wèi) A great place for cold noodle dishes, of course. This restaurant also serves a wide range of traditional Korean specialties. Conveniently located just north of Hong Kong Gardens. 10 Gutian Lu (8589-2055) 正安一味古田路10号 HKG Map 20

Thai Bamboo Bar & Thai Restaurant E (shuǐ àn tài guó cān bā) Indulge in the finest Thai cuisine this side of Shanghai, or just chill out in the serene surroundings and soak up the atmosphere with a bottle of suds! Bamboo is such a cozy restaurant, you won’t be able to leave! 34 Shanghang Lu (8589-5152) 水岸泰国餐吧上杭路34号 HKG Map 5

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American Ric’s American Cafe (ruì kè měi shì cān bā) 182 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (8610-6726) 瑞克美式餐吧黄岛武夷山路182号 Huangdao Map 54 The Diner (dān ní měi shì cān Fast, friendly service, proper English breakfasts (weekends only), bottomless cups of coffee, a decadent chocolate soufflé and the biggest burger in town. Next to the SPR in May 4th Square. 33 Donghai Xi Lu (8577-2051) 丹尼美式餐厅东海西路33号 CBD Map 39 tīng) E

Brazilian Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) E 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888) 亚洲咖啡香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 HKG Map 12 Golden Hans (jīn hàn sī) Brazilianstyle barbecue, with over 20 different types and served at your table by waiters resembling cowboys in lederhosen. Pitchers are only 12 RMB, or free between 11am-2pm. 139 Ningxia Lu (8580-0636) 金汉斯宁夏路139号

French 1903 just for you two (139 0532-3300) 滨海花园 La Villa (lā wéi lā fǎ guó cān This great, chilled bar/ restaurant features a Tapas Bar on the left and fine French cuisine on the right. Cool music and some of the best cocktails in town, making this a superb place to chill out or catch up with friends. 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-6833) 拉维拉法国餐厅香港中路5号CBD Map 37

renowned chef Nathan and his friendly staff led by Huangdao Kaifaqu favorite Max. A great place to meet friends for some comfort food made with a generous helping of affection and care. 126 Lushan Lu (134 6829-9634) 黄岛庐山路126号 Huangdao Map 59 Spring (fǎ ěr chūn tiān zhŭ liú cān bā) 8 Minjiang Lu (8580-8889) 法尔春天主流餐吧闽江路8号 Sunshine Grill (yáng guāng xī cān tīng) A generous buffet of salad items, desserts, sashimi and more accompanies every gourmet entree (or just get the buffet!), and the smoothies are extremely good as well. Stop in for lunch or dinner. 2F, Sunshine Dept. Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (86677190) 阳光西餐厅香港中路38号阳光百货2层 CBD Map 33 Taste Music Restaurant (mù zĭ yōu pǐn) 8 Aomen Qi Lu (8381-1111) 木子优品澳门七路8号 Wildfire (míng yàn) Grill Restaurant. 1F, InterContinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666-1566) 明焰青岛海尔洲际酒店1层澳门路98号

German Monnemer Eck (màn hǎi mǔ jiǎo xī cān tīng jiǔ bā) The only place in town to sample delicious authentic German food. German beer and huge portions of Bratwurst, schnitzel and sauerkraut to fill even the largest of bellies! 173 Jiangxi Lu (8592-1096) 曼海姆角西餐厅酒吧江西路173号 HKG Map 19

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Le Bang (lè bāng fǎ guó xī cān tīng) E Great selection of food, wine and cool music. Comfy seating and a chilled-out vibe, particularly on the spacious second floor loft. Sunday evenings pizza is buy 1 get 1 free! 21 Chenghai Yi Lu (8593-5279) 乐邦法国西餐厅澄海一路21号 HKG Map 3

Fusion Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) E Western, Asian, Indian, Brazilian and Mongolian buffet. Bread and cakes 50% off everyday after 5:30pm at the deli counter. 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888) 亚洲咖啡香港中路 76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 HKG Map 12 Café Yum (yī pǐn táng zì zhù cān tīng) Theatre Café concept in buffet and a la carte. 1F, Valley Wing, ShangriLa Hotel. 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu(83883838 ext. 6478) 一品堂自助餐厅香港中路9号香格里拉大饭店盛世阁 1层 CBD Map 31 The Oriental Express Serving classic and inventive international fare by

Italian Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and bar offers superb coffee and a wide range of luscious ice creams. To soak up the relaxing atmosphere, drop by at night for a cocktail or glass of fine wine happy hour 5:30pm-7.30pm! Indulge yourself like you’re in italy. 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮闽江路90号乙 CBD Map 6 Da Vinci Restaurant & Lounge (dá

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and new creation menus, old and new world wines. Valley Wing Level 3, Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao, 9 Xianggang zhong lu (8388-3838 ext. 6900) 达芬奇意大利餐厅香港中路 9号青岛香格里拉大饭店盛世阁3 层 CBD Map 36 Murano’s (mèng lā nuò) E 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext. 8650) 梦拉诺香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 Napoli Italian Wine Bar & Restaurant (ná bō lĭ yì dà lì jiǔ bā cān tīng) Chef Stefano continues to create works of culinary art. For perennially perfect pastas and pizzas, don’t hesitate to spend an evening here. 43 Xianggang Xi Lu (oppo. Haitian Hotel) (8386-2200) 拿波里意大利酒吧餐厅香港西路 43号(海天大酒店对面)

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Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Italian Restaurant (shā huá duō lì yì dà lì cān tīng) E Expert chefs bring the finest of Italian cuisine to Qingdao. Delicious pastas and mains, a fine list of wines and the best pizzas in town. Buon appetito! 1F, Nth. Tower, Huangjin Plaza, 20 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8502-5647) 沙华多利意大利餐厅香港中路20号黄金广场北楼1 层 CBD Map 1

Sorrento Pizza (sà lái duō bǐ sà) E A great alternative to Pizza Hut! The service is good with at least 6 servers on hand to assist customers. They also deliver, so you can kick back at home. 50 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8592-8282) 萨来多比萨漳州二路50号 HKG Map 3 Xianxialing Lu 仙霞岭路

Trattoria Verde (běi lǜ dăo yì dà lì míng cài cān tīng) Brand new Italian eatery conveniently located in Hong Kong Gardens. For a fresh take on lasagna, carbonara and arrabiata along with a great range of wines, this place is definitely worth a visit! 100 Shanghang Lu (8589-8530) 北绿岛意大利名菜餐厅上杭路100号 HKG Map 13

Kalinka Russian Restaurant (kǎ lín kǎ é shì jiǔ bā) E An extensive

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Istanbul (yī shì tǎn bù ěr) Great roasted lamb, bbq skewers, fresh veggies and delectable yogurt sauce at prices that will make you overorder. A great addition to Qingdao’s international food scene. 2F, Food Court, iGo Mall, Hong Kong Gardens (8118-0888) 伊士坦布尔古田路 18号爱购时尚百货商城2层美食广场

Russian menu, with a range of salads, snacks and more substantial mains. Delicious food and plenty of vodka to wash it down! Come at dinner time, when live music and dancing will entertain you as you eat. 52 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8589-1185) 卡琳卡俄式酒吧漳州二路52号 HKG Map 4

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Pizza / Delivery Big Pizza (bǐ gé) 384 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8688-9599) 比格黄岛井冈山路384号 Huangdao Map 57 Flavors Pizza & Cafe (měi wèi kā fēi xī cān tīng) No. 10, Bldg. 29, Tiantai Apartments, Lushan Lu (8699-9140) 美味咖啡西餐厅黄岛庐山路天泰小区29座 Huangdao Map 58 Genoa Pizza (jí nuò wǎ bǐ sà) 2F, 76 Weihai Lu (8380-9022) 吉诺瓦比萨威海路76号2层 Lisa’s Pizzeria (lì sà bǐ sà) E Great place serving much more than pizza (the ribs are highly recommended); home delivery is available. David and Ellen also keep a great selection of local art, most of which is for sale. 8 Chenghai Yi Lu (8588-8839) 力萨比萨澄海一路8号 HKG Map 14 Pizza Hut (bì shèng kè) E Americanstyle pizza that comes with a wide range of toppings and crusts.Reliably tasty, not too expensive. 1F, 63 Taidong San Lu (8367-2988) 必胜客台东三路63号1层 B1, Yihe Mansion, 10 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8503-0088) 必胜客香港中路10号颐和国际B座 1层 CBD Map 32 Pizza JJ (dì dì bǐ sà) E An Americanstyle pizzeria with American-style sizes – their XXL ‘Superpizza’ is a whopping 50cm in diameter! Sit in for dinner and enjoy the spectacular dough-tossing show. Home delivery available. 10 Gutian Lu (8592-3033) 帝帝比萨(青岛店) 古田路10号 HKG Map 17 361 Heyang Lu (8796-8680) 帝帝比萨(城阳店) 合阳路361号

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Café, Tea, Ice Cream Cafés Alexander Coffee (yà lì shān dà kā fēi) 36 Daming Lu (Weihai Lu Pedestrian Area) (8381-1663) 亚历山大咖啡大名路36号 (威海路步行街) Amy’s Bakery (ài mì ér dàn gāo diàn) E The HKG location serves an impressive array of western-style sandwiches and snacks and deserts. The Taidong location specialises in coffee and cheesecake. 19 Minjiang Lu (8501-7332) 艾蜜儿蛋糕店闽江路19号 Weihai Lu, Pedestrian Walk (8381-6356) 艾蜜儿蛋糕店威海路步行街一期 72 Shanghang Lu (85883613) 艾蜜儿蛋糕店上杭路72号 HKG Map 18 Bäckermeister (bèi mài sī tè) E Freshly baked artisan breads in the finest European tradition, as well as soups, sandwiches coffee and imported wine. Also serves breakfast. Open 6:45-21:30. 151 Minjiang Lu (8077-0123) 贝麦斯特闽江路151 号 HKG Map 20 Be For Time Teahouse (bì fēng táng chá guǎn) 24-hour teahouse with a great deal – for 18 RMB you can order as much as you like from one side of the menu, with drinks, teas and ice cream all covered. 149 Minjiang Lu 避风塘茶馆闽江路149号 CBD Map 31 Box Café Shop (hé zi zá huò diàn) A funky little café/bar/sundry store selling attractive household items, quirky gifts and even a range of skate shoes! 51 Zhangzhou Lu (8573-1189) 盒子杂货店漳州路51号 HKG Map 13 Cafe Alley (áo lì kā fēi) E 24 hour seaview cafe. 35 Donghai Xi Lu (6677-6797) 敖丽咖啡东海西路35 号 CBD Map 35

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Cafe Davinne’s E (kā fēi dá bīn sī) Sumptuous, homemade Belgian chocolates, waffles, ice creams and quality coffee, lovingly prepared in a homely setting. For when life has worn you out and you need a little pampering. C2, 308 Xianggang Dong Lu (8896-7653) 咖啡达彬斯香港东路308号C2

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(kā fēi mǎ lǔ) 28 Café Maru Zhangzhou Yi Lu (8575-6668) 咖啡玛鲁漳州一路28号 HKG Map 15

Café Kona (kā fēi kòu nà) E With a great atmosphere, well-crafted beans from Hawaii’s Kona Coast and an assortment of delicious desserts, Cafe Kona is a very pleasant place to sit for a while and enjoy a few cups of joe. 21 (Jia) Minjiang Er Lu (85735300) 咖啡蔻纳闽江二路21号( 甲) HKG Map 12 3 Taipingjiao Er Lu (8389-6682) 咖啡蔻纳太平角二路 3号 Laoshan Beijiushui (8705-3257) 咖啡蔻纳崂山北九水

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Cafe Solo (suǒ lún kā fēi) Gorgeous little place set in a small garden on Yanerdao Lu! With Tsingtao’s at RMB 15, Solo’s sure to become a popular hang-out. Not easy to find - south of the Crowne Plaza on Yanerdao Lu, about 20m before you get to crossroads with Donghai Lu, look behind the hedgerows on the western side of the street. 1 Hua Qing Huayuan (Hai Meng Yuan Duimian) 6 Yanerdao Lu (8577-8000) 索伦咖啡燕儿岛路6 号华青花园1号楼 (海梦苑对面) Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and bar offers superb coffee and a wide range of luscious ice creams. To soak up the relaxing atmosphere, drop by at night for a cocktail or glass of fine wine happy hour 5:30pm-7.30pm! Indulge yourself like you’re in italy. 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮闽江路90号乙 CBD Map 6 Coast Coffee (hǎi àn kā fēi) Koreanrun coffee bar and fashion lounge - a great place to hang out! 18 Xuzhou Lu (8583-6225) 海岸咖啡徐州路18号 CBD Map 34 Cream Coffee (kè lì mǎ kā fēi tīng) 8 Zijin Shan Lu, Huangdao 客利玛咖啡厅黄岛紫金山路8号 Huangdao Map 51

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Dio Coffee (dī ōu kā fēi) 636 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8098-5500) 迪欧咖啡黄岛井冈山路636号 Huangdao Map 52 Drip Drop Coffee (dī dī fāng) 4F, Harvest Hotel, 459 Changjiang Zhong Lu (8699-6666 ext. 8556) 滴滴坊长

Four Seasons Café (sì jì kā fēi tīng) Situated by the idyllic garden on the roof of Sunshine Department Store, the Four Seasons is one of the most tranquil places in town to enjoy a cup of coffee. Drinks are slightly more pricey than the norm, but worth the extra expense. 5F, Sunnyworld Cyberport (entrance next to HaagenDasz), 40 Xianggang Zhong Lu (86678297) 四季咖啡厅香港中路40号数码港旗航5层 CBD Map 37 Hausbrandt Italian Café (hào shì kā fēi) Beautiful design makes for a social atmosphere, helping this cafe stand out in a neighbourhood quickly becoming overrun with coffee beans. But it’s the variety of coffees that really makes this place shine. 31 Minjiang Er Lu (8571-6861) 浩世咖啡闽江二路 31号 HKG Map 17 Hehe Cafe & Books Ideamarket (hé hé kā fēi hé shū) Zhangzhou Yi Lu 和合咖啡和书漳州一路 Java Coffee/Deli (Java kā fēi wū) 1F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext. 8899) Java咖啡屋香港中路28号青岛国敦大酒店1层 Mingdian Coffee (míng diǎn kā fēi yǔ chá) 22 Minjiang Lu (8572-7233) 名典咖啡语茶闽江路22号 376 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8688-0000) 名典咖啡语茶黄岛井冈山路376号 Huangdao Map 55 Old Town Cafe (lǎo chéng kā fēi) Steeped in the charm of Qingdao’s German quarter, Old Town is a wonderful place to escape to for an intimate evening. The gorgeous outdoor seating overlooks No. 1 Bathing Beach. 16 Huiquan Lu (83896331) 老城咖啡汇泉路16号 Piazza D’oro 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8610) 香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒2层 Red & Black Coffee Club (hóng yǔ hēi kā fēi guǎn) 223 Haikou Lu (85886916) 红与黑咖啡馆海口路223号 Shangpin Coffee Terrain (shàng pǐn kā fēi) 149 Minjiang Lu (8578-5626) 尚品咖啡闽江路149号 Snail Coffee Bar (wō niú kā fēi bā) 22 Dagu lu, near zhongshan Lu 蜗牛咖啡吧大沽路 22号(中山路旁边) SPR Coffee - May 4th Square (yē shì kā fēi) E The SPR at May 4th Square still manages to stand head and shoulders above the rest. Serving great pizza in addition to their coffee, stop in for a bite and relax for a while. 35 Donghai Xi Lu (inside May 4th Square) (8578-2296) 耶士咖啡东海西路 35号(五四广场内) CBD Map 33 45 Minjiang Er Lu (8578-7899) 耶士咖啡闽江二路45号 SPR White House (nòng hǎi yuán More than just coffee. Next to popular Shilaoren Beach, and with an on-site swimming pool and restaurant as well as a private area on the roof for weddings or parties. Surf Plaza, 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (8889-1237) 弄海园白宫会所香港东路316号弄海园 bái gōng huì suǒ) E

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Confections Selenes Chocolate Bar E (sī lín qiǎo kè lì bā) Enjoy cacao in all its exquisite forms (hot chocolate, chocolate bars, truffles and more) in this cozy haven for chocoholics. A fresh cup of their gourmet coffee makes the perfect accompaniment. 5F, 135 Yan An San Lu (8388-8988) 丝琳巧克力吧延安三路135号北群楼5层 Story (gù shì tián pǐn) 74 Shanghang Lu (8888-7060) 故事甜品上杭路74 号 HKG Map 21

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Haagen-Dazs (hā gēn dá sī) After a day shopping at Sunshine, there’s no better way to unwind than with a few scoops of the world’s favourite comfort food. 1F, UnitB1, Sunshine Dept. Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8667-7230) 哈根达斯香港中路38号阳光百货 1层B1单元 CBD Map 32 Icy Delight Ice Cream (ài sī dí lái bīng qí lín) 12 Taidong San Lu (83802835) 爱斯迪莱冰淇淋台东三路步行街12号 Toscani Eiscafe (tuō sī kǎ ní bīng qí lín kā fēi guăn) 22 (Bing) Shanghang Lu (8596-8686) 托斯卡尼冰淇淋咖啡馆上杭路22丙

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Tea Houses Zijinlian Tea House (zǐ jīn lián chá yì guǎn) 98 Jiangxi Lu (8578-1993) 紫金莲茶艺馆江西路98号

Bars & Clubs Allen Story (ā lún gù shì kā fēi jiǔ bā) Occasional live music. 206 Minjiang Lu (8573-3757) 阿伦故事咖啡酒吧闽江路206号 HKG Map 13 Amatar Club (tiān zūn jù lè bù) An exclusive and relaxing club located atop Qindao building on HK road, and a luxurious retreat in which to meet friends. Features live piano music and western food. 9F, North gate of Qindao Mansion, 89 Xianggang Zhong Lu (Near Shanghang Lu) (8587-9393) 天樽俱乐部香港中路89号琴岛大厦北门9层(上杭路入口) HKG Map 21 Angel Bar & Club (tiān shǐ jiǔ bā jù lè bù) 18 Aomen Lu (west of May 4th Square) (8385-9898) 天使酒吧俱乐部澳门路18号 (五四广场西侧) bar@central.com 1F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext. 8400) 大堂酒吧香港中路28号青岛国敦大酒店1层 Beetles Music Box Bar (jiǎ ké chóng jiŭ bā) 19 Yanerdao Lu (8592-7820) 甲壳虫酒吧燕儿岛路19号

Ice Cream Shops Angel’s Feather (tiān shǐ yǔ máo qiǎo kè lì shǒu gōng fāng) Refreshing frozen treats in the Taidong Pedestrian Square. (8380-7318) 天使羽毛巧克力手工坊威海路步行街广场 Baskin Robbins American-style ice cream in a cup or a cone. Rich, creamy and decadent, with a full spectrum of flavours from Rainbow Sherbet to Jamoca Almond Fudge. 66 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8587-3131) 漳州二路66号 HKG Map 16 Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and bar offers superb coffee and a wide range of luscious ice creams. To soak up the relaxing atmosphere, drop by at night for a cocktail or glass of fine wine happy hour 5:30pm-7.30pm! Indulge yourself like you’re in italy. 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮闽江路90号乙 CBD Map 6

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Bobo House Billiards just got sexy! Attractive and friendly staff, professional tuition and an atmosphere altogether more civilised than most pool halls. Even if pool ain’t your game, this place is worth a visit. 78 Xianggangzhong Lu (8566-5678) 香港中路78号 Cafe Roland (lǎng yuán jiǔ bā) E Superb setting, right next to Beach Number 3. With its beautiful beer garden and regular barbeque events, this is a lovely sanctum in which to spend the summer months. 9 Taiping Jiao Er Lu (8387-5734) 朗园酒吧太平角二路9号 Cafè Solo Bldg. 1, Huaqing Garden, 6 Yanerdao Lu (oppo. Haimengyuan) (8577-8000) 燕儿岛路6号华青花园 1号楼(海梦苑对面) Cassani (kǎ sà nī) 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮闽江 6 路90号乙 CBD Map

Catch 22 On the Bar Street, Behind Haidu Hotel, Huangdao (8699-6163) 海都酒店后面酒吧街 Huangdao Map 51 Charlie’s Bar (chá lǐ sī jiǔ ba) A neighbourhood bar with all the charm of Cheers, where the beer flows free and there’s Chivas in abundance. Soon this quaint little venue will be chock full of people that know your name. 167 Jiangxi Lu (8589-7919) 查理斯酒吧江西路167号 HKG Map 20 Club New York (niŭ yuē bā) E Great place to meet and mingle and listen to a fab house band that keeps both Chinese and Lao Wai guests jumping every night. Live band performs nightly from 9pm. 2F, Overseas Chinese Hotel, 41 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8573-9199) 纽约吧香港中路41号华侨国际饭店2层 CBD Map 36 Corner Jazz Bar (jiē jiăo jué shì bā) E Corner Jazz is one of the most frequented bars in town. Usually busy until the wee hours. 153 Minjiang Lu (8575-8560) 街角爵士吧闽江路153 号 HKG Map 11 East @ West Bar (dōng xī bā) 26 Yanerdao Lu (8077-9798) 东西吧燕儿岛26号 HKG Map 16 Feeling Club (gǎn jué jù lè bù) Slick underground disco with a great DJ, great new music, KTV rooms, a noodle bar, and dancers. 83-85 Xianggang Zhong Lu (opp. Sanfod Hotel) (85932929) 感觉俱乐部香港中路83-85 号(山孚大酒店对面) HKG Map 17 Feeling VIP (Feeling VIP jiǔ bā) 3F, Wukuang Mansion, 32 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8888-2046) Feeling VIP 酒吧香港中路32号五矿大厦3层 CBD Map 34 First Class Bar (tóu děng cāng) When you really want to unwind, First Class features some of the hottest dance performances in town. 6F, Home Inn, 89 Xianggang Zhong Lu (139-23760993) 头等舱香港中路89号如家酒店6层 Free Cuba (zì yóu gǔ bā) Inside Tiantai Stadium (136 7886-8624) 自由古巴天泰体育场内 Freeman (zì yóu rén kā fēi) A fusion of late night watering hole and daytime coffee hangout, Freeman has an amazingly cool, relaxed vibe, great selection of spirits at excellent prices. 25元 long islands? OK! 163 Jiangxi Lu (158 5321-1877) 自由人咖啡江西路163号 Jack’s Bar and Restaurant (jié kè xī cān bā) E Jack’s Shanghang Lu establishment. New bar, same great service and atmosphere. 108 Shanghang Lu (8592-2968) 杰克西餐吧上杭路108号 HKG Map 12 Holiday KTV (hǎo lè dí) A fun place to sing songs, with courteous staff, clean rooms, and a convenient location to take a break from the bars (located directly across the road from Le Bang). Bring lots of friends! 71 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8589-1777) 好乐迪香港中路71号 CBD Map 35 Kaili’s Club (shēng huó jǐ hé xiū xián bā) On the Bar Street, Behind Haidu Hotel, Huangdao (132-1082-9846) 生活几何休闲吧海都酒店后面酒吧街 Huangdao Map 52

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La Villa (lā wéi lā fǎ guó cān tīng) E This great, chilled bar/ restaurant features a Tapas Bar on the left and fine French cuisine on the right. Cool music and some of the best cocktails in town, making this a superb place for chilling out or catching up with friends. 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-6833) 拉维拉法国餐厅香港中路5号 CBD Map 37 Le Bang (lè bāng fǎ guó xī cān tīng) E Great selection of food, wine and cool music. Comfy seating and a chilled-out vibe, particularly on the spacious second floor loft. Sunday evenings pizza is buy 1 get 1 free! 21 Chenghai Yi Lu (8593-5279) 乐邦法国西餐厅澄海一路21号 HKG Map 3 Lennon Bar (liè nóng jiǔ bā) E Cheap drinks and live music! The upstairs bar, pool table and restaurant make this a great place to spend an evening. Also home to a full-service Chinese restaurant. 20 Zhuhai Lu (8589-3899) 列侬酒吧珠海路20号 HKG Map 2 Liliang Bar (lì liàng jiǔ bā) 2 Dagu Lu, near Zhongshan Lu 力量酒吧大沽路 2号(中山路旁边) LPG Bar & Cafe What a great bar! Dancing, foosball, solid decor, fantastic new beats on the weekend and awesome alternative favourites during the week. They even have Carlsberg on tap! 162 Jiangxi Lu (8593-6566) 江西路162号 HKG Map 5 My Place Pub (chén lù xiū xián bā) 289 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (1367884-6884) 晨露休闲吧黄岛武夷山路289号 Huangdao Map 53 Old Jack’s Bar (lăo jié kè jiǔ bā) E A strong contender for ‘best bar in town’, Jack’s is a great place to sit back and enjoy a few cold draught beers or one of their famous Gin and Tonics. Yanerdao Lu, opposite Book City (8578-1207) 老杰克酒吧燕儿岛路( 书城对面) HKG Map 19 One Way Ticket Bar (dān chéng piào jiǔ bā) 26 Yanerdao Lu (8578-5153) 单程票酒吧燕儿岛路26号 Paulaner Bar (pǔ lā nà jiǔ bā) Underground bar just next to Music Square. Regular live music. 12 Aomen Lu (next to Music Square) (8386-7796) 普拉那酒吧澳门路12号 (音乐广场附近) CBD Map 32 Old Church Lounge Fantastic lounge inside of Qingdao Kaiyue Youth Hostel in Old Town, converted from an old church to another type of sanctuary. Drink specials, art, PS2 - great place to relax! 31 Jining Lu (8284-5450) yhaqd@yahoo.com.cn 青岛凯越国际青年旅馆济宁路31号

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Q Bar (xuàn bā) E Classy, up-market bar on the ground floor of the Shangri-La. Live music every night, and some of the best cocktails in town. Be there for happy hour (6:30-8:30) where all drinks are buy one get one free! 1F, Shangri-la Hotel, 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-3838 ext. 6468) 炫吧香港中路9号香格里拉大饭店1层 CBD Map 31 Room Lounge The funkiest little bar in town! Hidden behind Top Yihe on Shandong Lu, but well worth finding. 1F, Haihua Building, Binhai Garden, 1 Shandong Lu (8666-3559) 山东路1号滨海花园海华大厦1层 CBD Map 33 Safari Pub (fēi zhōu bā) E 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8670) 非洲吧香港中路76号颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 Salsa Q (qīng wǔ lā dīng) Practice your latino steps with Qingdao’s hottest young socialites! This venue has some of Qingdao’s most renowned salseros at the helm, so go, be merry, and swivel the night away! Unit 105, 14 Jiangxi Lu (139-6971-2083) 青舞拉丁江西路14号105 丙 HKG Map 14 Sailing Bar (xī hǎi guó jì jù lè bù) Resident Square, Huangdao (81691117) 西海国际俱乐部黄岛市民广场 Huangdao Map 55 Scotland Bar (sū gé lán jiǔ bā) E 9F, Killin Crown Hotel, 197 Xianggang Dong Lu (8889-1888) 苏格兰酒吧香港东路197号麒麟皇冠大酒店9层 Soho Bar (sū hé jiǔ bā) Hip-hoppin’ on a nightly basis with the tunes turned up to 11. 162 Jiangxi Lu (85929898) 苏荷酒吧江西路162号 HKG Map 18 SOS Bringing world class DJ’s to town, this is the no.1 dance club in Qingdao. 71 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8596-9898) 香港中路71号 HKG Map 15 The Lounge (quán láng). 1F, Intercontinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666-1561) 泉廊青岛海尔洲际酒店1层澳门路98号 The King’s Head English Pub

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E A fine English pub in deepest China with selection of European beers, pool and table football. Great design and responsive staff contribute to the intimate atmosphere. 11 Xinyi Lu (8583-9898) 国王头像英格兰吧新沂路11号

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Qingdao Jida Sailing Club (qīng dǎo jì dá háng hǎi jù lè bù) Rm. 503, Bldg. 3, 2 Changle Lu (8286-7962) 青岛际达航海俱乐部昌乐路2号3 号楼503室 Qingdao International Yacht Club

Recreation Bowling Crowne Plaza Hotel Bowling (qīng dǎo yí zhōng huáng guàn jià rì jiǔ diàn bǎo líng qiú zhōng xīn) 2B, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8268) 青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店保龄球中心香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2B层

Cycling New Concept Bicycle Club (qīng dǎo xīn gài niàn zì xíng chē jù lè bù) 105 Yan An Lu (8272-7834) www. xgnbt.com 青岛新概念自行车俱乐部延安路105号 Unlimit Bike Club (wú jí xiàn zì xíng chē yùn dòng jù lè bù) 18 Liaocheng Lu (8280-7097) 无极限自行车运动俱乐部聊城路18号

Equestrianism Gold Rider Club (jīn qí shì mǎ shù jù lè bù) Corss of Songling Lu and Liaoyang Dong Lu (Near Qingdao International Golf Club) (8896-3166) 金骑士马术俱乐部松岭路和辽阳东路交叉口 (青岛国际高尔夫俱乐部旁)

Fitness Crowne Plaza Health Club (qīng dǎo yí zhōng huáng guàn jià rì jiǔ diàn jiàn shēn zhōng xīn) 2B, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8268) 青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店健身中心香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2B层 Etsong VIP Club East King Fitness Centre (yí zhōng .VIP huì suǒ - yī sī kǎi ēn qí jiàn diàn) Yinchuan Xi Lu (8861-1011) 颐中.VIP会所-伊斯凯恩旗舰店银川西路 Copthorne Fitness Centre (guó dūn dà jiǔ diàn kāng lè zhōng xīn) 4F, Copthorne Hotel, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext.8900) 国敦大酒店康乐中心香港中路28号国敦大酒店4层 Impulse Total Fitness (yīng pài sī jiàn shēn jù lè bù) 26 Fuzhou Nan Lu

The Oriental Saloon 217 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (8688-3073) 黄岛武夷山路217号 Huangdao Map 54

(8578-1388) 英派斯健身俱乐部福州南路26号 67 Xianggang Dong Lu (8801-0199) 英派斯健身俱乐部香港东路67号 12 Haikou Lu (88900990) 英派斯健身俱乐海口路12号

Tsingtao Brewery Bar (qīng dǎo pí jiǔ pǐn jiǔ guǎn) 56 Dengzhou Lu (8383-3437) 青岛啤酒品酒馆登州路56号

Shangri-La Health Club (xiāng gé lǐ lā jiàn shēn zhōng xīn) 3F,

Wine Society (pú táo jiǔ huì) With years of experience in wine tasting and distribution, Henri’s Wine Society is a huge blessing for Qingdao. With French cuisine, snacks and wines from all over the world, this is a place that begs to be visited. 66 Fuzhou Lu (8577-0019) 葡萄酒会福州路66号

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Shangri-La Hotel, 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-3838 ext.6631) 香格里拉健身中心香港中路9号香格里拉大饭店3层 Sunny Fit Fitness Club (yáng guāng hǎi jiàn shēn huì suǒ) 200 Minjiang Lu (8575-6161) 阳光海健身会所闽江路200号 Weider-Tera Fitness Club (yī zhào wěi dé jiàn shēn) 8F, MYKAL, 69 Xianggang Zhong Lu (6670-0800) 一兆韦德健身香港中路69号麦凯乐8层

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Golf Four Seasons Riverside Golf & Resort (táo yuán jiāng jǐng gāo ěr fū jù lè bù) A great place for recreation with friends, family or colleagues. In addition to the expertly staffed pro shop and rolling greens, the resort houses a full spa for total body relaxation. Chenyang District, 204 National Road (8115-0010) 桃源江景高尔夫俱乐部城阳区204国道段 Huashan International Country Club (huá shān guó jì xiāng cūn jù lè bù) Huashan Township, Jimo City (84560888) drew_821132@hotmail.com 华山国际乡村俱乐部即墨市华山镇烟青路 Qingdao International Golf Club (qīng dǎo guó jì gāo ěr fū jù lè bù) Hi-Tech Industrial Park, 118 Songling Lu (8896-0001) golf@public.qd.sd.cn 青岛国际高尔夫俱乐部松岭路 118号高科技工业园 Tiantai Holiday Hot Spring Golf Club (tiān tài jià rì wēn quán gāo ěr fū jù lè bù) Inside Jimo Hot Springs Tourist Resort (8657-9888) 天泰假日温泉高尔夫俱乐部即墨温泉旅游度假区内 Elite Golf Practice Course (yì lái tè gāo ěr fū liàn xí chǎng) Jinling New Village, Yinchuan Dong Lu (8899-7307) 易来特高尔夫练习场银川东路金岭新村

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Kayaking Qingdao Discoverer Kayak Club (qīng dǎo shì tàn suŏ zhě pí huá tǐng jù lè bù) Middle section of Haier Lu (east of etsong stadium) (8885-7957) HQL1212@yahoo.com.cn 青岛市探索者皮划艇俱乐部海尔路中段 (颐中体育场东面)

Outdoor Pursuits Whowhy Paintballing Office (yáng guāng xiān fēng tǐ yù wén huà fā zhǎn yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Block C 3, 310 Nonghai Plaza, Xianggang Dong Lu (8889-3590, 8889-3591) 阳光先锋体育文化发展有限公司香港东路 310号弄海园C座3号

Billiards Billiards Utopia (tái qiú wū tuō bāng) A new, up-market billiards and pool hall, which boasts a cozy friendly atmosphere among its many high points. A place to meet friends, to enjoy a few drinks and to sample the ocean air, the Yin Hai Marina branch is splendid. 30 Donghai Zhong Lu (Inside Yinhai International Yacht Club) (88880553) 台球乌托邦东海中路30号 ( 银海大世界内) Bobo House 78 Xianggangzhong Lu (8566-5678) 香港中路78号

1 Jinhai Lu (6656-0061) 青岛国际游艇俱乐部金海路1号 Qingdao Jufeng Sailing Club (qīng dǎo jù fēng háng hǎi jù lè bù) Rm. 501, 30 Qutang Xia Lu (8501-2115) 青岛飓风航海俱乐部瞿塘峡路30 号501室 Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center

(qīng dǎo ào lín pǐ kè fān chuán zhōng xīn) 1 Yan Er Dao Lu (8309-

2020) 青岛奥林匹克帆船中心燕儿岛路1号 Qingdao Zou Sailing Club (qīng dǎo zōu jiā fān chuán jù lè bù) Rm.101, Bldg 2, Ruishi Garden, 6 Hailong Lu (139-0532-3160) 青岛邹家帆船俱乐部海龙路6号瑞士花园2号楼101室 Yinhai International Yacht Club (yín hǎi guó jì yóu tĭng jù lè bù) 30 Donghai Zhong Lu (8588-6666) 银海国际游艇俱乐部东海中路30号

Scuba Diving Qingdao Qin Hai Diving Club (qīng dǎo qín hǎi qián shuĭ jù lè bù) 5 Huiquan Lu (8387-7977) 青岛琴海潜水俱乐部汇泉路5号

Squash Grand Regency Hotel Squash Court (lì jīng dà jiŭ diàn bì qiú shì) 3F, Grand Regncy Hotel, 110 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8588-1818) 丽晶大酒店壁球室香港中路110号丽晶大酒店3层 Hai Qing Hotel (hǎi qíng dà jiǔ diàn) 11 Donghai Zhong Lu (8596-9888) 海情大酒店东海中路11号 Impulse Total Fitness Squash Court (yīng pài sī jiàn shēn jù lè bù bì qiú shì) 67 Xianggang Dong Lu (88010199) 英派斯健身俱乐部壁球室香港东路67号

Swimming Flying Fish Swimming Club (xiǎo fēi yú yóu yǒng jù lè bù) Rm. 303, Bldg 2, Dushi Jiri, 82 Jiangxi Lu (133 06427777) 小飞鱼游泳俱乐部江西路82 号都市假日2-303 Gym and Swimming Pool (jiàn shēn yóu yǒng zhōng xīn) 1F, Haiqing Hotel, 11 Donghai Zhong Lu (8596-9888 ext 7255) opening hour 6:30am-0am 健身游泳中心东海中路11号海情大酒店1层 Yinhai Spa and Sports (yín hǎi jiàn kāng xiū xián huì guăn) 30 Donghai Zhong Lu (8593-9000) 银海健康休闲会馆东海中路30号 Zaishuiyifang Seashore Club (zài shuǐ yī fāng xĭ yù zhōng xīn) 9 Huanghai Lu (8388-6886) 在水一方洗浴中心黄海路9号

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Tennis Qingdao Yuanhang Tennis Club (qīng dǎo yuǎn háng wǎng qiú jù lè bù) 84 Jiangxi Lu (8575-2325) 青岛远航网球俱乐部江西路84号

Wushu Qingdao Bright Mountain Wushu Club (shān dōng qīng dǎo shì bèi méng tè wǔ guǎn) 55 Hunan Lu (138 0895-7112) 山东青岛市贝蒙特武馆湖南路55号

Yoga Daniel 42 Degree Hot Yoga & Massage (sì shí èr dù rè yú jiā zú liáo) 74 Minjiang Lu (8909-0977) 42度热瑜珈&足疗闽江路74号 42℃ Healthy Private Space (sì shí èr dù jiàn kāng sī shǔ kōng jiān) B1, South gate of Sunshine Dept, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8909-0977) 42℃健康私属空间香港中路38号阳光百货南门B-1

Stage & Screen Cinemas Haiyi Cinema (hǎi yì yǐng chéng) 1B, Chuandai World, Taidong Pedestria Area (8361-6688) 海逸影城台东三路步行街穿戴大世界负一层 Huachen Cinema (huá chén yǐng chéng) 8F, MYKAL, 69 Xianggang Zhong Lu (6670-0700) 华臣影城香港中路69号麦凯乐8层 Hui Quan Cinema (huì quán diàn yǐng chéng) 15 Nanhai Lu (82867219) www.huiquanmovies.com 汇泉电影城南海路15号

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Wanda International Cinema City (wàn dá guó jì yǐng chéng) 4F, Walmart, 63 Taidong San Lu (83625656) 万达国际影城台东三路63号沃尔玛4层

Music Hall Qingdao Concert Hall (qīng dǎo yīn yuè tīng) 1 Lanshan Lu (8287-7050) 青岛音乐厅兰山路1号 Qingdao People’s Auditorium (qīng dǎo shì rén mín huì táng) 9 Taiping Lu (8286-5232) 青岛市人民会堂太平路9号

Theatres Qinghua Theatre (qīng huà xiǎo jù chǎng) 12 Linqing Lu (8281-8181) 青话小剧场临清路12号

Shopping Antiques Antique Market (jiù huò gǔ dǒng shì chǎng) Wenhua Shichang, Changle Lu (8382-3513) 旧货古董市场昌乐路文化市场 Sanshengyuan Artworks Shop (sān shēng yuán) 67 Aomen Lu (8579-7833) 三生缘澳门路67号 Metisse Souvenir Shop (yī fēi jīng diǎn) Before you leave Qingdao, stop by Metisse for a souvenir! Offering a whole range from simple trinkets to authentic antiques, Metisse can sate you thirst for culture. 2F, Crowne Plaza, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8962) 伊霏经典香港中路76号颐中皇冠假日酒店2层

Art Boya Art & Framing Gallery (bó yǎ huà láng) Art and Photos 52 Minjiang Er Lu (8577-5924) 博雅画廊闽江二路 52号 Qingdao Modern Artists Gallery (qīng dǎo dāng dài yì shù jiā huà láng) 3 Changle Lu (8380-2977) 青岛当代艺术家画廊昌乐路3号 San Xi Tang Gallery (sān xī táng huà láng) 100 Nanjing Lu (8097-0589) 三希堂画廊南京路100号 Yi Pin Tang (yì pǐn táng) Rm. 202, Bldg. 2, Changle Culture Market (8381-5166) 逸品堂昌乐路文化市场2楼202号

Books Hao Xue You Book Market (hǎo xué yǒu tú shū cài shì) 10 Quanzhou Lu 好学友图书菜市泉州路10号 The Book Nook With more English titles coming in all the time, Qingdao’s first dedicated Englishlanguage bookstore is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee while resting your eyes on familiar words, or expand your English ability by finding texts that you enjoy. Rm 022, Creative 100, 100 Nanjing Lu (80971935) Conor.gallogly@gmail.com 南京路100号创意100产业园022室 CBD Map 34 Xinhua Bookstore/Book City (xīn huá shū chéng) Cnr. Yanerdao Lu & Xianggang Zhong Lu (8587-5440) 新华书城燕儿岛路和香港中路交叉口 HKG Map 13

Xue Yuan Bookstore (xué yuàn shū diàn) 22 Quanzhou Lu (8592-7703) 学苑书店泉州路22号 HKG Map 15

iGo Mall (ài gòu shí shàng bǎi huò shāng chéng) 18 Gutian Lu (81180888) 爱购时尚百货商城古田路18 号 HKG Map 14

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Electronics Apple Center Flagship Shop (píng guǒ diàn năo qí jiàn diàn) 2F, Jusco, 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8366-9605) xwx@sinomac.com 苹果电脑旗舰店香港中路72号佳世客2层 Computer City (diàn zǐ xìn xī chéng) 226 Liaoning Lu (8382-2536) 电子信息城辽宁路226号 Guomei Appliance Store (guó měi diàn qì shāng chéng) 80 Nanjing Lu (8580-5870) 国美电器商城南京路80号 Life’s Good (LG diàn zǐ zhuān mài) 1-1 Xianxia Ling Lu (8896-3308) LG电子专卖仙霞岭路1-1 Su Ning Appliance Store (sū níng diàn qì) 3 Nanjing Lu (8362-2666) 苏宁电器南京路3号 CBD Map 33

Fashions Brise Marine (hǎi yùn míng diàn) 1F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8928) 海韵名店香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店1层

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Hisense Plaza (hǎi xìn guǎng chǎng) 117 Aomen Lu (6678-8888) 海信广场澳门路117号 HKG Map 16 Jimo Market (jí mò lù xiǎo shāng pǐn pī fā shì chǎng) Jimo Lu 即墨路小商品批发市场即墨路 Longshan Underground Shopping Centre (lóng shān dì xià shāng chéng) 29 Jiangsu Lu (8286-8902) 龙山地下商城江苏路29号 MYKAL (mài kǎi lè) 69 Xianggang Zhong Lu (6670-0666) 麦凯乐香港中路69号 HKG Map 11 Parkson (bǎi shèng) 44-46 Zhongshan Lu (8202-1085) 百盛中山路44-46号 Printemps Mall (bā lí chūn tiān guǎng chǎng) 9 Shandong Lu (85811588) 巴黎春天广场山东路9号 Sky (tiān kōng) 11 Zhangzhou Yi Lu (8577-1276) 天空漳州一路11号 Sunshine Department Store (yáng guāng bǎi huò) 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8667-7166) 阳光百货香港中路 38号 CBD Map 32

Wanda Shopping Centre (wàn dá gòu wù guǎng chǎng) 63 Taidong San Lu (8367-3638) 万达购物广场台东三路63号 Zhongshan Commerce City (zhōng shān shāng chéng) 113 Zhongshan Lu 中山商城中山路113号

Food & Beverage Baeckermeister E (bèi mài sī tè shí pǐn) 151 Minjiang Lu (8077-0123) 贝麦斯特食品闽江路151号 HKG Map 20 Baililai Market Huangdao Map

Bread Star (gāo xīng) Store serving a range of breads and cakes with a sit-in café as well. 9 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8587-0305) 糕星漳州二路9号 HKG Map 14 Canmore (kě mào ěr) 77 Zhangzhou Lu (6677-5598) 可茂尔漳州路77号 Carrefour (jiā lè fú) 21 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8582-6666) 家乐福香港中路21号 CBD Map 31 128 Shandong Lu (8508-9999) 家乐福山东路128号

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Hanbur German Bakery (hàn bǎi mài xiāng) Located in the basement supermarket of posh new Hisense Plaza. Watch German master baker Helmut and his team produce a large range of German and international bread, cakes and pastries. Enjoy German Schwarzbrot, tasty Bauernbrot and crispy rolls with a variety of imported butter, cheese, sausage and jam (available in the supermarket). Hisense Plaza Basement, 50 Donghai Xi Lu (8572-6865) 汉柏麦香东海西路50号海信奥运广场 CBD Map 40 Jiajiayuan Changjiang Lu Huangdao Map 54 JUSCO (jiā shì kè) 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-9600) 佳世客香港中路72号 HKG Map 12 419 Changjiang Zhong Lu, Huangdao (8699-0666) 佳世客黄岛长江中路 419号 Huangdao Map 53 Liqun (lì qún) 79 Changjiang Lu, Huangdao (8688-8686) 利群黄岛长江路79号 Huangdao Map 51 Metro Cash & Carry (mài dé lóng) German chain supermarket and a major supplier of international restaurants in Qingdao. Excellent imported selection of wines, cheeses, meats and other delicacies that can elude one in China. 116 Chongqing Nan Lu (8566-8888) 麦德龙重庆南路116号

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Mission Coffee Roasting (mài sēn kā fēi) Qingdao’s only micro-roaster! Gordon has a passion for fine coffees, and roasts one small batch of premium beans at a time. He’ll even do special orders if there’s a variety you particularly like. Coffee lovers must check this out. 49C Donghai Xi Lu (8572-8539) 迈森咖啡东海西路 49号 HKG Map 11 Qingdao Zhongtang Import & Export Co. Ltd. (zhōng táng jìn chū kǒu shāng mào) A wide selection of imported spirits. Friendly service and great prices. Located slightly back from the street. 81 Xuzhou Lu (8581-8719) 中糖进出口商贸徐州路81号 Silver Garden Grocery Shop (yín dū huā yuán gòu wù shāng chǎng) 1A Cuibaige, Bldg. 12, Yindu Garden, 1 Zhanghua Lu (8589-7732) 银都花园购物商场彰化路1号都花园12号翠柏阁1A The Wine Residence (cáng jiǔ xuān) Xiangdao Mansion, 75-5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8587-8889) 藏酒轩香港中路75-5号香岛大厦 RT Mart (dà rùn fā) 162 Ningxia Lu (8578-0529) 大润发宁夏路162号 Walmart (wò ěr mǎ) 63 Taidong San Lu (8367-5600) 沃尔玛台东三路63号 Watsons (qū chén shì) 1F, Sunshine Department Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8667-7166) 屈臣氏香港中路38号阳光百货1层

For Kids Children’s Club (ér tóng jù lè bù) 2F, Shangri-La Hotel, 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu (Inside Café Yum) (8388-3838 ext. 6478) 儿童俱乐部香港中路9号香格里拉大饭店2层 ( 咖啡苑内) Peek-a-Boo (bǔ kāng fù yù yīng zhuān mài diàn) 31 Yan Er Dao Lu (8593-1283) 哺康富育婴专卖店燕儿岛路31号 Victory Club (wěi kě wěi ér tóng jù lè bù) Rm.103, Top Yihe, 10 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8502-7616) 伟可伟儿童俱乐部香港中路10号颐和国际大厦103室 MIHO Mart (ér tóng lè yuán) Chinese supermarket with very cool rollerblading / skating rink on second floor. 15 RMB admission which includes blade/skate rental. Also has a separate ‘soft’ play area for the kids similar to BB Cool, admission 15 RMB. 2F, Weifeng Supermarket, Fuqing Lu (8866-5638) 儿童乐园福清路味丰超市2层

Gifts & Accessories Fatema Indian Shop (fǎ dì mǎ yìn dù shì pǐn diàn) 86 Taidong Liu Lu (8802-0989) 法蒂玛印度饰品店台东六路86号 Ou Jin Jiang Silver Ornaments (ōu jīn jiàng yín shì) A6, 51 Donghai Xi Lu (134-5520-8855) 欧金匠银饰东海西路51号A6座 Zang Yuan Ge (zàng yuán gé) 1 Yangkou Lu (8387-6093) 藏缘阁仰口路1号

Home Goods B&Q (bǎi ān jū) 38 Shandong Lu (8580-6611) 百安居山东路38号

0898-8375) 摇艺琴行热河路18号( 靠近胶州路)

Pets

Haibo Furniture Market (hǎi bó jiā jū chāo shì) 28 Dunhua Lu (8308-5739) 海博家居超市敦化路28号

Qingdao Free Cat Adoption (137 9198 7701) qdcats@126.com, www. qdcats.com

Home World (jiā shì jiè) 100 Liaoyang Xi Lu (8562-0194) 家世界辽阳西路100号

True Friend Animal Hospital (zhēn péng yǒu dòng wù yī yuàn) 65 Xianggang Zhong Lu (west of Book City) (8578-0365) 真朋友动物医院香港中路65号(书城西侧)

Joes (qiáo dé jiā fǎng) 80(Jia) Minjiang Lu (8580-3350) 乔德家纺闽江路80号甲

Sporting Goods

La.pasa Home (bā shā shí shàng jiā jū yòng pǐn) 36 Zhangzhou Yi Lu (6688-6867) 芭莎时尚家居用品漳州一路36号

Decathlon (dí kǎ nóng) 188 Liaoyang Xi Lu (Below Fuliao Overpass) (85617788) 迪卡侬辽阳西路188号(福辽立交桥下)

Yinjie Bedding (yín jié chuáng pĭn) 166 Zhangzhou Lu (8577-8721) 银洁床品漳州路166号

Tan Lu Zhe (tàn lù zhě) 66 Yanji Lu (8302-9006) 探路者延吉路66号

Musical Instruments Baldwin Musical Instruments (bào dé wēn gāng qín zhuān mài diàn) 91 Yi Jiangxi Lu (8573-4599) 鲍德温钢琴专卖店江西路91号乙 Guitar Square (jí tā píng fāng) 128 Biaoshan Lu (8272-6977) www. guitarsquare.cn 吉他平方标山路 128号 Rolling Stone Instruments (gǔn shí qín háng) 17 Ruiyun Lu (8383-1385) 滚石琴行瑞云路17号 Xin Yi Zhou Instruments (xīn yì zhōu qín háng) 74 Yan’an San Lu (83654582) 馨艺洲琴行延安三路74号 Yao Yi Instruments (yáo yì qín háng) 18 Rehe Lu (near Jiaozhou Lu) (137-

VERDI Golf & Shopping (wéi lè dí gāo ěr fū gòu wù zhōng xīn) 1-12 Kaixuan Garden, 1 Xianxia Ling Lu (8896-1213) 维乐迪高尔夫购物中心仙霞岭路1号凯旋家园1-12 X-Game Sports (kù pài zú) 148 Zhangzhou Lu (8577-3543) 酷派族漳州路148号

Tailors Tingting Tailor (tíng tíng zhì yī) 1-116, 2F Apprel World, 3 Taidong Lu (138 6986-9758) 婷婷制衣台东路3号穿戴大世界2层1-116 Yongzheng Tailor Shop (yǒng zhèng cái féng diàn) 1F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8961) 永正裁缝店香港中路76 号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒1层

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Beauty Bath Houses Louver Bath House (lú fú gōng yù chǎng) 12 Yunling Lu (8897-3096) 卢浮宫浴场云岭路12号 Tiantai Holiday Hot Spring (tiān tài jià rì wēn quán) Inside Jimo Hot Springs Tourist Resort (8657-9888) 天泰假日温泉即墨温泉旅游度假区内

Beauty Centres Panco (fán gē guó jì měi róng měi tǐ shā lóng) 20 (wu) Donghai Zhong Lu (8506-5155) 汎歌国际美容美体沙龙东海中路20号戊 Sleeping Lotus SPA (shuì lián yǎng shēng měi róng guǎn) A variety of spa services for females and couples. A3, 26 Donghai Lu (inside Langqin Garden) (8593-6008) 睡莲养生美容馆东海路26号A3(浪琴园内) Sunning International Health SPA (xīn jīn lì měi jiàn shuǐ liáo guó jì jù lè bù) 19 Haimen Lu (8389-2227) 鑫金利美健水疗国际俱乐部海门路19号

Hairdressers Leekaja Hair Biz (lǐ jiā zǐ xíng xiàng shè jì zhōng xīn) 3F, Sunshine Department Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8667-7022) 李嘉子形象设计中心香港中路38号阳光

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Nails Lovely Nails (ài shǒu ài jiǎo měi jiǎ huì suǒ) A four-storey salon with sea views, Lovely Nails’ beautifully decorated interior is complete with marble foot-soaking tubs and plush leather cushions perfect for relaxing into a pampering pedicure and manicure. 36 Silver Garden, 1 Zhanghua Lu (Opposite Seaview Garden Hotel) (8588-7871) 爱手爱脚美甲会所彰化路1号银都花园36号

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Massage Renming Foot Massage Centre (rén míng zú bù bǎo jiàn zhōng xīn) 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (opp. World Trade Centre) (8387-9188) 人名足部保健中心香港中路5号(世贸中心对面) Traditional Chinese Medical Massage (chuán tǒng zhōng yī àn mó) Get rid of suffering. Home visit service provided (8865-6700) janexu160@163. com 传统中医按摩 Yukangyuan Foot and Body Massage (yù kāng yuàn zú liáo àn mó zhōng xīn) 5 Minjiang Er Lu (8577-0682) 钰康苑足疗按摩中心闽江二路5号

Education Chinese Language International Business Exchange Centre16A, Bldg 3, Jindu Garden, 37 Donghai Xi Lu (8667-5167, 8667-5168) 国际商务交流中心东海西路37号金都花园C座16楼A室 Qingdao Jing-hua Language Training

School (qīng dǎo jīng huá yǔ yán péi xùn xué xiào) Located on the campus of Qingdao University, Jinghua offers HSK and casual courses in Chinese. Rm. 8166, Qingdao University International Communication, 308 Ningxia Lu (8595-0758) 青岛京华语言培训学校宁夏路308号青岛大学国际学术交流中心8166室

Shin-A Education Group (xīn yà yŭ yán zhuān xiū xué xiào) A Japanese based international school which specialises in teaching Mandarin Chinese to foreigners. Centrally located in the expatriate area of town. 9F, Jinguang Mansion, 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8573-1790) 新亚语言专修学校香港中路56号金光大厦9层

English Language Joy Children’s English School (jiā yīn yīng yǔ) F1-2, 130 Zhangzhou Lu www.joyfamily.com.cn (8571-5991, 8572-6752) 佳音英语漳州路130 号1-2层 International House Qingdao (qīng dăo yīng háo yŭ yán zhuān xiū xué xiào) 883 Tong’an Lu (8891-7120) 青岛英豪语言专修学校同安路 883号

Wall Street English (huá ěr jiē yīng yǔ) An American-managed English school offering top quality instruction for business and test preparation. 2F, Golden Plaza, 20 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8502 5469 ) 华尔街英语香港中路20号黄金广场2层 Unit 79, 1F, Zhonghuan Plaza, 19 Zhangzhou Lu (6677-5858) 华尔街英语漳州路79 号中环国际广场1层19号

French Language Alliance Francaise du Shandong - Qingdao (shān dōng fǎ yǔ lián méng - qīng dǎo zhōng xīn) French training and cultural centre with native French teachers, modern communication methods, and a multimedia library open to the public. Get some lessons, and watch for their fantastic cultural events! 5F, Hi-Tech Centre, 23 Xianggang Dong Lu (85906232) 山东法语联盟青岛中心香港东路23号高新技术创业中心5层

International Schools Qingdao American International School (qīng dǎo měi guó guó jì xué xiào) American teaching staff provide the classes at this internationallyrecognised, multicultural school, which also boasts an awe inspiring view of the Yellow Sea. What better environment for learning? 33 Taipingjiao Yi Lu (8388-9900) info@ qais.cn 青岛美国国际学校太平角一路33号 Qingdao MTI International School (qīng dǎo MTI guó jì xué xiào) Excellence in education, and a beautiful location are hallmarks of QMIS. International staff offer courses aimed at the global child, under the shadows of the Lao Mountains in Shazikou, on the fringe of Qingdao. Dong Jiang, Sha Zi Kou, Laoshan District (8881-5668) www.qmischina. com 青岛MTI国际学校崂山区沙子口东姜 Qingdao No.1 International School of Shandong Province (shān dōng shěng qīng dǎo dì yī guó jì xué xiào) Excellent facilities and standards of education, with western and Chinese, qualified and accredited staff members, AP and Honours classes, an SAT test centre and as of 2009, a brand new campus with top-of-the-range resources. 70 Songling Lu (Inside No.2 Middle School) (8890-9802) 山东省青岛第一国际学校松岭路70号 (青岛第二中学内) Yew Chung International School of Qingdao (Prep) Admission Office (yào zhōng guó jì xué xiào zhāo shēng bàn shì chù) Educating students to an international standard, Yew Chung School has years of experience and maintains an excellent standard of teaching. enquiry@ycef.com (8687-1122) Bldg 7, 36 Laoshan Lu 耀中国际学校(筹) 招生办事处崂山路36号7号楼 Bldg 1, Shique Villa, 1 Shiquetan Lu, Huangdao 耀中国际学校(筹)招生办事处开发区石雀滩路1号石雀小筑1号楼

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Kindergartens Aixin Kindergarten (ài xīn yòu ér yuán) 6 Chenghai San Lu (8588-3933) 爱心幼儿园澄海三路6号 Big Apple Kindergarten (dà píng guǒ yòu ér yuán) 260 Haikou Lu (8801-6811) 大苹果幼儿园海口路260号 Little Harvard Bilingual Kindergarten (xiǎo hā fó shuāng yǔ yòu ér yuán) 7 Yangkou Lu (8386-0526) 小哈佛双语幼儿园仰口路7号

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Still hearing fireworks going off outside? Wait, we’re in for much more! Chunjie kuai le my friends! It’s kind of boring in Qingdao this days... but fair enough, it’s much more colourful at night. You know last Sunday something really touched me. I was looking for entertainment on this particular post-weekend-night-day. It was about 3pm, just after a brunch date, and I was struggling to decide what to do with my special friend. It got me thinking about cool ideas for a chill Sunday for two. A good meal always prepares you for a good day. You don’t want to have a bad start so you should probably eat something light. Sushi is always good, a sandwich at Baeckermeister, maybe some pasta? You decide. I realise that you’re probably in downtown by now, so why not jump in a taxi and bowl a little? Crowne Plaza has the best alleys but the Grand Regency is much cheaper. Other than that, maybe pool? BoBo House, across Yan Er Dao Lu from the Crowne, is also a really nice place.

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David Dental Clinic (dài wèi chĭ kē) David Dental has high standards of quality, for your oral health and cosmetic purposes. Professional and courteous staff offer great service. Kaixuan Jiayuan, 1-20 Xianxialing Lu (Behind Beer City) (8896-0913) 戴卫齿科仙霞岭路1-20号凯旋家园 F3-1A Binhai Garden (May 4th Square) (8575-4843) 戴卫齿科滨海花园F3-1A(五四广场内) Leaders Dental Hospital (ruì dé kǒu qiāng) A clean and comfortable clinic offering international quality service in both standard and orthodontic dental work. Even has a kid’s room for the little ones. Unit F, Bldg. 16, 51 Donghai Xi Lu (8077-8666) hasun999@hanmail.net 瑞德口腔东海西路51号16栋F单元 Gezhi Dental Clinic (gé zhì chǐ kē) 210 Liaoyang Xi Lu (8569-7216) 格致齿科辽阳西路210号辛户

Pharmacy Hong Ren Tang Pharmacy (hóng rén táng dà yào fáng) 196 Zhongshan Lu (8282-5279) 宏仁堂大药房中山路196号

Hospitals Bellaire Medical Centre (bèi lì ěr yī liáo zhōng xīn) Bellaire Medical Centre offers a rigourously high degree of medical care; internationally educated staff including chirotratic and OB/GYN. Bldg. 49, Silver Garden, 1 Zhanghua Lu (8111-7118) 贝利尔医疗中心彰化路1号银都花园49座

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Two, three games down, ready to go? How about some coffee? Starbucks? Too crowded. SPR, a little dark and same-y. Cafe Kona? Awesome! Stellar cosy interior, kind of makes you forget what time it is. After the refreshment I think you would like to have some fun and excitement. I highly recommend Taidong. I mean, it’s just fun. So many little stores and markets, so many different places to go. If you want to have fun, you should go and play some arcade games on the top floor of WalMart. There is a roller skating rink, and lots of games for two, if you know what I’m talking about. You can have really good time, maybe even win a prize. Most amusements cost around 2元. Time passes quickly there, and you’ll be amazed at how much can you play for a twenty, it’s a lot of fun. The trip to Taidong will probably take you a while, so we are looking at the early evening here. I think that it’s just a great time for dinner. You’re on the town, so treat yourself! You can find Chinese cuisine in any form - it’s totally worth staying away from McDonalds! After a hearty meal, you feel like sitting down to watch something, maybe on a bigger screen than you have at home? There are two major cinemas in Qingdao. MyKal and Wanda. MyKal is not as rich in movies but it’s convenient to get back home if you live closer to the CBD area. If you want to stay in Taidong, Wanda is the place to go, located directly above WalMart. What a great way to come off the weekend, and what a perfect day with a special someone. Chunjie Kuai Le Qingdao!

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pm - 5 pm. 5 Donghai Zhong Lu (85937690 ext.2266) 市立医院东院区国际门诊东海中路5号 Qingdao Haici TCM Hospital (qīng dǎo hǎi cí yī yuàn) Famous for Chinese Traditional Medicine. 4 Remin Lu (8377-7066) 青岛海慈医院人民路4号 Qingdao Municipal Hospital (qīng dǎo shì lì yī yuàn) 1 Jiaozhou Lu (8282-6313) 青岛市立医院胶州路1号 Qingdao 401 Navy Hospital (hǎi jūn qīng dǎo sì líng yī yī yuàn) 22 Minjiang Lu (8582-4460) 海军青岛 401医院闽江路22号 The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Medical College (qīng dǎo dà xué yī xué yuàn fù shǔ yī yuàn) 16 Jiangsu Lu (8291-1847) 青岛大学医学院附属医院江苏路16号 You & Me Family Planning Clinic (nǐ hé wǒ qīng shào nián jiàn kāng zhōng xīn) 106 Shanghang Lu (85927606) 你和我青少年健康中心上杭路106号

Surgery Clinics Tian Bei Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (tián bèi měi róng yī xué zhōng xīn) Diligence for medical protocols as well as sensitivity to personal needs, we can help your confidence grow and help you beome the person you want to be in a clean and caring environment. 203 Minjiang Lu (8077-7792) 田蓓美容医学中心闽江路203号

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HSBC (huì fēng yín háng) 8F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8578-2828, 800 830 2880) 汇丰银行香港中路76号颐中皇冠假日酒店8层 Bank of China (zhōng guó yín háng) (95566) 中国银行 Merchants Bank of China (zhāo shāng yín háng) (95555) 招商银行 Construction Bank of China (zhōng guó jiàn shè yín háng) (95533) 中国建设银行 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (zhōng guó gōng shāng yín háng) (95588) 中国工商银行

Business Hanrong Consultant Co., Ltd. Offers premium consulting services to international businesses seeking a foothold in the Qingdao market. Specialises in representative offices, wholly-owned foreign enterprises, equity joint ventures and cooperative joint ventures. (Jordan.ju@163.com) Qingdao CCPIT (qīng dǎo shì mào yì cù jìn wěi yuán huì) Get your new venture off the ground with CCPIT’s full range of business establishment services. Over 20 years

of experience dealing with all aspects of international business. Rm.403, 121 Yan An San Lu (8389-7995) 青岛市贸易促进委员会延安三路121 号403室 Ger-Lin Consulting Rm. 612, 6F Jinguang Mansion, 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8597-9039) 香港中路56号金光大厦6楼612室

Consultancy Qingdao Transocean Exit & Entry Service (qīng dǎo yuè yáng chū rù jìng fú wù yǒu xiàn gōng sī) 19 Xianggang Xi Lu (8865-1937) 青岛越洋出入境服务有限公司香港西路19号

Decoration Crystal Creation Decoration (jīng chéng zhuāng shì) Canadiantrained interior decoration experts, specialising in unique design for home and office. 19F, Fulin Mansion, 87 Fuzhou Nan Lu (8210-7089) 晶城装饰福州南路87号福林大厦19层

Real Estate J & M Realty (shèng jiā bù dòng chǎn) For rental and purchase of residential and commercial property in Qingdao municipality, consult J & M Realty. Well-informed, respectable staff members make investing your time and money a whole lot easier. Bldg. B, 204B, World Trade Centre, 6 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-9232, 8591-9859) info@jmrealtyco.com 盛嘉不动产香港中路6号世贸中心B座204B Maggie Expat’s Real Estate Competitive rates in the rental and purchase of property, and specialised assistance for foreigners make Maggie’s among the best and most helpful realtors in town. Bldg 1, Silver Garden, 1 Zhanghua Lu (135-83250736) 彰化路1号银都花园1号楼 Life Service Real Estate (qīng dǎo lái fū sà bēi sī bù dòng chǎn jīng jì yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Real estate specialists for the Korean and Japanese markets, also speaking fluent English and with a powerful command of commercial and residential properties throughout Qingdao. 148 Zhangzhou Lu (8577-9654) sei-meiki@nitteigroup.co.jp 青岛莱芙萨卑斯不动产经纪有限公司漳州路148号

Legal QILU (Qingao) Law Firm (qí lǔ lǜ shī shì wù suǒ) Bldg. 6, 87 Donghai Dong Lu (8162-7762) qiluqd@qilulawyer. com 齐鲁(青岛)律师事务所东海东路87号6号楼 Shandong Qingtai Law Firm (shān dōng qīng tài lǜ shī shì wù suǒ) Experienced in the handling of business law - specifically maritime, investment, taxation and business registration. Ready to advise any and all companies in matters, large or small. Discretion assured. 268 Xianggang Dong Lu (8897-9712, 137-0899-3183) yuliangs@gmail. com 山东清泰律师事务所香港东路268号

You Hua Law Firm (shān dōng yǒu huá lǜ shī shì wù suǒ) Experienced in the handling of business law specifically maritime, investment, taxation and business registration. Ready to advise any and all companies in matters, large or small. Discretion assured. Suite 1603, Unit 2, 17 Haimen Lu (Beside Shangri-La Hotel) (8866-2999, 139-0648-4720) david@youhualaw.com 山东友华律师事务所海门路17号二单元 1603室

Postal Fedex Express (lián bāng kuài dì) Bldg. B, 171 Huaian Lu (+800-98818888) 联邦快递淮安路171号B座 Post Office (yóu jú) 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-2182) 邮局香港中路56号 121 Nanjing Lu (8573-4247) 南京路121号 Zhanliu Gan Lu (Near Jinguang Mansion) (8571-2182) 湛流干路 (靠近金光大厦) 100 Xuzhou Lu (8581-5643) 徐州路100号

Organisations Qingdao International Christian Fellowship www.qicf.org (136-87672753)ps48jmp@fastmail.fm

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Trading Appex International (HK) Ltd (ài pǔ guó jì xiāng gǎng yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Hong Kong-based trading company with affiliates in China, India and Dubai. Highly competitive prices in glass products, tires, hardware and tools. Rm. 2-204, Bldg 10, 3 Xunzhou Lu (8501-7163) www.appex.cn 艾普国际(香港)有限公司徐州路3号10 号楼2-204 Casco Blu (qīng dǎo ào zé qīng mào yì yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Rm. 2403, Bldg. C, Jinhuan Masion,114 Yan An San Lu 青岛澳泽卿贸易有限公司延安三路 114号金环大厦C座2403 Qingdao DKK Glassware Co, Ltd. Rm 523, Saina Business Center Building, 111 Yan Ji Lu (8588-6885) 青岛活力工艺品有限公司延吉路111号

Travel AA Carlos Air Ticket Agent (kǎi huá guó jì jī piào) 2 Xuzhou Lu (near Carrefour) (8502-8021) taocr@163169. net 凯华国际机票徐州路2号(家乐福旁) All Ways Air Tourist Agency (quán chéng háng kōng lǚ yóu fú wù yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Rm. 307, 17 Nanjing Lu (8577-9035) 全程航空旅游服务有限公司南京路17号307室

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