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JULY 2009

Progress Vs. Preservation Old Town Heritage Conservation Artists take up the mantle

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12 12 Heritage Conservation A journey through Bavaria, in Qingdao

04 What's going on this month Ten, Shanshui (the record label), Pair and Shazhou

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08 Streetbeat Up close with local F&B personalities

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10 In Person, with Zhang Yizhi Local calligrapher talks to M. Murphy

Special thanks to Deng Bin

16 Hualou Palace Spiritual travel tale through the far reaches of Laoshan

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18 Splash around this summer With so many options, there's no excuse not to hit the beach

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20 Fashion Hunting for bargains in Longshan Market

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Events coming up in QD MON

TUE

WED

Expat Lunch at Kalinka

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International Architecture Day Expat Lunch at Napoli, noon

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Expat lunch at Ajisen Noodles

Expat lunch at Bellagio

Expat lunch at Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore

SINOCES China's biggest consumer electronics expo. Runs until July 12 at QD Int’l Convention Centre

Unplugged Open mic night at REDSTAR office, 100 Nanjing Lu, 8388-2269, 8pm start time

10 Quirky Korean/Japanese duo make interesting noise at Lan Shang Art Gallery, Creative 100 - 8pm

German Stammtisch for German expats and their friends at Monnemer Eck, 7pm Linux User Group at Coffee Spark, 7pm

Pair One of China's favourite pop acts at the Beach House, plus guests. 8pm

Qingdao CIAAE (China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition) at QD Int'l Convention Centre

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JULY SAT

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GADA QD DJs duke it out at The Beach House 5pm-late MC Punk Folk act at Freeman Bar, 8.30pm Spinning Glasshouse at Freedom Cuba 8pm

Xiaban Zhihou Huijia Shuijiao Ma? Electro party at Sailing Bar, see overleaf for more info. 10pm MC Shazhou at Old Church, 8pm Hash House Harriers' Long Run. Meet at Crowne Plaza, 2pm.

Hash House Harriers Bikini and Speedo Run - prizes will be available for the least deserving of their attire. Crowne Plaza, 2pm. La Villa Free BBQ Saturdays 6.30pm

Pub Quiz at La Villa Sign up 6.30pm, starts at 7 sharp!

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Events in July Xiaban - Zhihou - Huijia - Shuijiao - Ma?!

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3 July at The Beach House Qingdao DJs Miki, Flip and Sable team up for an electrifying day atop the Beach Number 1 hotel that is fast becoming a major feature on the local nightlife scene. The party starts at 5pm, and there will be music until late. Rescheduled from 27 June.

下班之后回家睡觉吗?! xià bān zhī hòu huí jiā shuì jiào ma?!

11 July at Sailing Bar, 1 Nanhai Lu, 10pm The electro event of the month, to take place underneath luxurious new bar near Beach Number 1. Featuring the cream of Beijing's experimental electro scene - there'll be Shanshui Record's soundscape creator AMU, who uses - among other devices - the old Nintendo Gameboy as a musical instrument. Also featuring Howie Lee, bass player of PB33 and graduate of Beijing Recording Arts College, and one more exemplary DJ, as yet TBC.

4 July at Lan Shang Art Gallery, Creative 100 Unique experimental music from a duo comprised of Marqido and Itta, a Japanese noise artist and Korean vocalist. The pair are renowned on the Asian indie scene and have toured Asia and Europe, playing France's In Famous Carousel Festival and Spain's Experimentaclub Festival in 2007. They are currently working on new album, Kitsch, which will be released through Maybe Mars' sub group Maybe Noise later this year.

Yoo too can be A Superstar At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas, an invention of unabashed novelty reared its quirky little head - Yoostar, the video equivalent of KTV, will hit shops in the west at the end of summer - perhaps this year's must-have Christmas gift? - and that means it's pretty likely that it'll be here in China in the blink of an eye too. Yoostar was founded in 2007, and the technology they have developed allows the users to star in their favourite movies scenes together with the original actors, and then share their performances online. Content providers roped in so far include Paramount and Universal, MGM and Lion's Gate, along with the NBA who will be allowing users to insert their own commentary on selected scenes. The package includes a studio grade camera and microphone, green screen and computer software compatible with Mac and PC to allow users to put their compositions together and get it online. Some movies so far enlisted include The Godfather, Forrest

Gump and The Terminator. "Who is your daddy, and what does he do?" No that's not right... China's largest Consumer Electronics Exhibition, SINOCES, takes place this month at the Exhibition Centre, Miaoling Lu. See the previous page for dates

Pair

17 July at The Beach House A superb Chinese pop-rock act, with excellent songwriters and composers, a fine and sultry rock chick on vocals and local drumming legend Funky on percussion. Definitely not to be missed. Support includes some of Qingdao's favourite regular musicians.

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When you're not at Manchio, wher e do you go to treat yourself? I rea lly like getting a piz za at La Villa. The mushroom and ba con is fantastic, bu t ev en more than that the restauran t just has a cool fee ling. What do you think is missing fro m the city's inter national food scene? I'm from Ne i Mongol, and I co uld really go for so Mongolian-style lam me b, roasted on a sp it. French and Italia places are nice, an n d quiet, but I think young people like meat and fire.

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come to what made you want to You're in hospitality an until the first oce the see jiang, and didn't Qingdao? I'm from Xin I just fell in love 18, I was on vacation, and time I came here. I was m Beijing, there was chance to move here fro with it. When I had the n Cafe Asia r eat anywhere other tha no question. Do you eve Haibianren on to go I d. gdao has great foo and Murano's? Yes! Qin xiao Lu) for Yun ar (ne ng Xia beer, Qiao San Minjiang Lu for BBQ and l evening. ria Verde for a very specia spicy Hunan, and Tratto

Stefano

Chef

What do you enjoy most about cooking in Qingdao? I love to go to the market for fresh fish. It reminds me of my hometown, Napoli, it's a closeness to your cuisine that you don't find in a lot of other places in the world. When you're not at Napoli, where do you go for food? New York Bar! (laughs) I know maybe I shoudn't say that, but seriously you know, if I'm not here or at the market, that's probably where you can find me.

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Where do you go to eat out? Minjiang Lu is more than just Cassani! We have loads of great food, and I especially like the hotpot. Also have you been to Dozo at Polar Ocean World? You mean the one with the shark tank? I hear only good things. What do you think is missing from Qingdao's international food scene? I'd like to see some way for servers to deepen their awareness of international cuisines, staff often seem resistant to it at first. Also, more wine distributors who understand wine!

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When you're not cooking for your self and your sta eat? There's a grea ff, where do you t hundun place rig like to ht around the corn very little oil, it's lik er. It's 5元 for a bo e eating delicious wl, chicken raviolis in is missing from th soup. What do yo e city's internatio u think nal food scene? A joint. Tapas aren't good Spanish tap only delicious, they as go great with wine which, why isn't th or beer! Speaking ere a wine bar, wi of th affordable wine and tasty snacks?

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Heritage

and Progress In Person with Zhang Yizhi 张逸之 Marcus Murphy with Jennifer Bi

Zhang Yizhi is a calligraphy artist/academic and is one of a few curators/managers at the newly opened Longshore Art Space (蓝上艺术空间) in Creative 100. His modern interpretations of the ancient art form, calligraphy, are part of a larger movement that is helping to keep it alive and bring it to a larger audience. He has been involved with the Qingdao Artists Association for several years, coordinating exhibitions with other local creative personalities and advocating a dynamic understanding of Qingdao's cultural heritage. As REDSTAR consulted the QAA to find a viable venue for the MAX 09 art exhibition in April, Zhang and his colleagues connected with Creative 100 management to give artistic work a marquis

position in that facility. Since then, they have hosted several themed exhibitions and workshops. We talked to Zhang Laoshi about Longshore's role in Qingdao's creative community.

Could you talk a little about your background and how you became involved with Qingdao's art scene? I've been fond of art since primary school, especially painting. I was a traditional calligraphy artist up until 2006, when I began to explore a more modern interpretation of this ancient Chinese art form. It came to me that although the rest of the world may be able to like calligraphy's aesthetic, they really couldn't understand it unless they happened to first have a much deeper understanding of Chinese language and culture.

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people now are seriously considering the role that buildings like this one play in Qingdao's cultural identity Check out experimental Korean/Japanese musicians 10 at Longshore Art Space on 3 July! 8pm, 50元. Call 139 0532 3602 for more information.

For example, last year I was invited along with some other Qingdao artists to travel to France to exhibit my art. I had many people tell me the traditional works were very good, but I could see they really didn't take much away from it. But when they saw my modern interpretations, they were much more intrigued and affected, and were even enthusiastic about taking them home! So one of my main goals in art is to help keep alive one of China's most important traditional art forms and show it to the rest of the world while increasing artistic communication between peoples of all backgrounds. It is the realisation of a dream for me, to be a professional artist and to be able to express my feelings in such a way. So what is Longshore Art Space and what are your goals for the space? Well the gallery is a collective, and I work alongside Shen Yuqian (a brilliant oil painter) and Xiao Yang as a manager. Certainly, our main goal is not to make a fortune here, but rather to help develop Qingdao's art scene. This includes helping increase the communication between artists in a way that helps their aesthetics to evolve while also helping them gain the exposure that they deserve. Qingdao has always had a lot of fantastic artists working within traditional genres, but I feel this type of art only has a limited effect on a limited audience. Many of China's traditional art forms are just for the self-interest or self-satisfaction of the artist. We would like to see Qingdao breeding more modern artists whose work may speak to a larger, global audience and have more pertinent and positive effects on the ideas of society as a whole.

What kind of feedback have you seen in the first few months since opening? We are experiencing tremendous interest. There has been great support from artists, local citizens, the media and government. We have school groups come through to learn about aspects of creative production. We hope to be a resource to all kinds of people looking for inspiration, through music and other events that speak to a common interest. Right, your current exhibition is dedicated to the Firetower (望火楼) on Guanxiang Hill that is being renovated. What role can your gallery play in the future of this historic building? This building isn't one of the more popular buildings of Qingdao and many of the people who were here for the opening haven't even seen it. But most Qingdao artists feel a strong connection with this building. Any young artist growing up here will have spent time here painting it. Like the 'Three Trees', next to a lake in Zhongshan Park, it was a sanctuary for artists and a ready subject of creative work. Now only one of those trees remain; similarly, it's sad that the beauty (or let's say, authenticity) of 'Firetower' has been demolished. They will rebuild it, but as an artist, we felt there was nothing in need of renovating and we regret the decision. The exhibition has generated a lot of interest, as people now are seriously considering the role that buildings like this one play in Qingdao's cultural identity. We probably had around 150 people

come by; a large percentage of them were people with the media, so we know that others are hearing about it as well. What do they plan to do with the building? They want to make the area into a walking street. It's not that it's a bad idea, but the project planning leaves a lot to be desired if they are already doing it with such little regard for the priceless cultural resources that will add to whatever use is chosen for the land. We would appreciate it if more local artists and historians could get involved in the process, and such important decisions could be made with broader considerations. What can we expect to see going on at Longshore Art Space for the short term? Well the Firetower show will last for about two weeks here, and then we would like to move it to the street surrounding the Firetower. We want to show the locals what we've been creating, and hopefully show other people how we have been inspired by this structure. Most of our future exhibits will feature local, creative artists using a variety of mediums. Most of the art shown here will be up for sale, but we are unlike other galleries in that we really hope to be picky in our selections, and will host artists that show a sense of creativity in any form.

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Conservation and progress Nationwide Preservation

Neil Bhullar

photos © Veronica Lee

Heritage protection in China is an issue of increasing importance as the nation continues its wild strides forward; even with 5,000 years of history the Middle Kingdom can sometimes seem to take for granted its amazingly diverse past. Fortunately there are groups of activists, consisting of concerned locals and expats alike, taking the reigns on conservation projects - especially in China's number one and two municipal economies. Qingdao, although a relatively new city, has its own players in the struggle to keep development and heritage in balance. One such individual is Ursula Ullman, tour guide, teacher and resident in Qingdao for over 15 years. The boisterous German native is a fountain of knowledge on the antiquated buildings and history of this town, as well as a persistent thorn in the side of anyone putting economic progress at the expense of preservation considerations.

Laying out the law First a little background information - what requirements are there regarding the protection of historical sites in China? There are three stratifications of heritage protection - Municipal, Provincial and State. They are hierarchal levels, meaning for an item to attain state-level protection it must first pass through the lower levels, a process that can take many years. Over thirty State-preserved sites exist in Qingdao's municipality (see accompanying article for the list). They range from bona-fide archaeological relics, such as Sanlihe Village in Jiaozhou, in which tools and pottery have been found dating back to the Stone Age, to the Art Museum at 37 Yushan Road, that was completed in 1940.

culture 13 they do not fall into disrepair, either through too little attention, or too much. Her persistence payed off, for instance, in the revamping of the German Prison. The building was to be signed over to a Hong Kong-based business, but through cooperation with the Government, it has since been converted into a tourist attraction and museum, for the harmonious benefit of Qingdao.

Qingdao by numbers

The preserved sites listed are all buildings or other immobile entities. However, the Heritage Protection Law, passed in October 2002, defines five classifications of items that are eligible for heritage protection - ancient sites, items of literature of historical value defining events or people in history, dynastic artworks and antiques, manuscripts of scientific and historical value and evidence describing the lifestyles of ethnic minorities in China. Items small enough to be easily moved fall into a separate definition, but are afforded a similar three-level stratification to larger objects. But the enactment of such laws - the laws that keep the wrecking balls at bay - is the stumbling block of those individuals and groups interested in preservation.

Over thirty Statepreserved sites exist in Qingdao's municipality ranging from archaeological relics to the Art Museum, completed in 1940

"There is not enough detail and definition when it comes to protecting historical sites," said another Qingdao-based heritage enthusiast, "There are just guidelines, and the archives are pretty limited."

Who owns sites of cultural heritage? Typically, the State takes ownership of a newly discovered relic, though private possession is also commonplace, and upkeep is the responsibility of the owner. On our tour, the building at 8 Hunan Lu, which today is known as the Bureau for the Education Commission of Qingdao, and a Governmentowned property, was undergoing careful renovation. It had come to be renowned for its black walls - not the plan of its architects at the Catholic Mission. This building also happens to be one of the three oldest surviving Europeanstyle buildings in Qingdao, completed in 1899. Its architects later constructed St. Michael's Church, near Zhongshan Lu.

In Hamburg however, there exist various reference materials and photographs, and Ms. Ullman keeps close ties with the universities in Germany. Her knowledge of the former German areas of town is expansive, and she has spent a lot of time lobbying for the maintenance of the German buildings. Like the hutong of Beijing, Qingdao's historic attractions simply do not fit with the breakneck development of China. It takes pressure and persistence to make sure

Just north of the Hunan-Jiangsu Road intersection, we stopped inside the ground of a massive villa, teeming with activity. I poked around nosily, asking the ladies at the door questions about the residents. Yibaige, chabuduo, they said - around a hundred. I am not clear whether this building was State, Provincial or Municipally preserved, but for a site of historic significance it was very endearing to learn that these buildings were still providing sanctuary for locals.

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Qingdao was originally constructed according to an extensively revised idea of civic planning, one that had not occurred in Europe previously. Constructing a whole city from scratch was a dream for town planners - European urban areas tend to consist of an archaic core surrounded by newer rings of more modern buildings. Here, they built with well-being in mind, by isolating the core industrial and manufacturing areas, such as Sifang and Taidong, where Tsingtao Brewery still stands, from the residential areas such as Badaguan and the Old Town. Areas around the coast are peppered with the military relics of colonial times - the former Iltis Barracks, now the Headquarters of The North China Navy, is the grand building set way back from the road as one approaches Huiquan Square from the east. This building remains almost unaltered, and is one of the most prominent reminders of Qingdao's history, though one cannot pass the gates. Behind it is Qingdao Hill, another military emplacement and vantage point that employed unique methods of construction - the top of the hill was levelled off, rooms cut out and the necessary parts filled in with concrete. Both of these were completed just after the turn of the century, in 1900 and 1902 respectively.

small enough to be easily moved fall into a separate The heritage movement Nationwide, awareness of cultural protection is increasing, a consequence of the substantial expansion in affluence and education, and the socially aware population that follows. The Beijingbased NGO Cultural Heritage Protection has listed surveys on over 1,000 hutong, and outline their mission with the simple statement, the peaceful rise of China requires cultural roots, not just material progress. Meanwhile other groups in Shanghai continue to push, through local media, tours and other grassroots, awareness-raising activities, for the conservation of colonial buildings built during its heyday in the 20s and 30s. These organisations are very well regarded by the Government, who recognise the importance of preserving the nation's heritage. However, the numbers are simply too small. CHP for instance, one of China's most active organisations, consists of just a handful of core members and two hundred

volunteers spread across three target areas - media mobilisation, ethnic culture revitalisation and building protection - and spread across the whole nation. They hold regular events in Beijing to educate journalists and encourage people to sign up. And in Shanghai last month, intrepid fimmakers Charlotte Mikkelborg and Petter Eldin screened an entirely self-funded, 50-minute documentary, Building 173, that focussed on one of Shanghai's old buildings. What of Qingdao though? There is little in the way of similar promotion here, aside from the work of a small clique of Chinese and expatriate enthusiasts and Ms. Ullman. Currently her energy is focussed on another old building in town - a school, built in 1931 that she would love to see restored and turned into a youth hostel. It's right in the centre of Qingdao's business district and it's alarming that it has yet to be pulled apart - it sits next to La Villa on Hong Kong Road, and houses a number of Sichuanese migrant workers, working shifts constructing the building across the road, the IMC Centre, that will be the tallest in the province upon its completion. Perhaps that's why it still stands - the tiny building has found its own way of helping the city develop, but judging by the pace of progress, it is unlikely to last too long.

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Qingdao Municipality's State Preserved Sites Ancient Sites - Sanlihe Village, from the New Stone Age - Jiaozhou, Nanguan - Dong Yue Stone Heritage Site, Pingdu Da Ze Shan Mountain, from the Xia Dynasty (2205-1766BC). The site was uncovered in 1959, and is considered the epitome of the Yue Stone Civilisation - The Old Town Of Jimo, Pingdu, Guyan Town, Dazhumao Village - Liuqushan Tombs, Pingdu City, Liuqushan Mountain - The Qi Great Wall, Jiaonan/Huangdao. Dates back to the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256BC). It was about 500km long, and its remains are of irreplaceable value to the study of the Qi civilisation - Stone Carving at Tiandushan Mountain, Pingdu. Construction started in the Han Dynasty and was completed in the Yuan Dynasty, the carving is regarded as an exemplary work for the study of calligraphy art

Recent Sites - Badaguan Buildings, between Huiquan and Taipingjiao. There are around 400 buildings located here, supposedly consisting of architectural styles from 20 different countries - Old Qingdao Beer Factory - Dengzhou Road - Qingdao Art Museum - 37, Yushan Road - The Guest House - 26, Longshan Road - The Government Building - 11, Yishui Road - Old German Police Station - 29, Hubei Road - Empire Courthouse - 2, Dexian Road

- The German Prison - Heisimai Military Barracks - Located within Ocean University - Iltis Barracks/Headquarters of The Chinese Navy - Xianggang Road, before Huiquan Square. The original name is taken from a boat, lost in a tsunami in 1897 - The Old Artillery Base - At the top of Qingdao Hill - Yiuneishan Lighthouse - Now used by Qingdao Sea Traffic Bureau, located at the southwest corner of Qingdao Peninsula - Xiaoqingdao Lighthouse - Old Qingdao (Jiao'ao) Customs Site - 16, Xinjiang Road, Shibei District - Guanxiangshan (The Old Observatory) - 15, Guanxiang Er Road - The Old German Consulate - 1, Qingdao Road - The Sino-German Bak (Dehua Yinhang) - 14, Guangxi Road - Shandong Road and Mining Company - 14, Guangxi Road - Sino-German Secondary School - 4, Chaocheng Road - Lutheran Church/Church Of Christ - 15, Jiangsu Road - The Catholic Church/St. Michael's Church - 15, Zhejiang Road - The Old Seaside Hotel - 23, Nanhai Road - Second Regiment Headquarters of the German Navy/Railway Bureau's Guesthouse - 9, Yishui Road - Old Qingdao International Club - 1, Zhongshan Road - Duke's Restaurant - 37, Guangxi Road - Luther's Residence - 4, Dexian Road - The Old Pharmacy/General Store - 33, Guangxi Road - The Old Navy Restaurant - 17, Hubei Road

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Hualou Palace Home of complete perfection In 1325, Hualou Palace was built on the northwestern edge of Laoshan. It was during this time, mid-way through the Mongolian controlled Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), that the bourgeoning Quanzhen sect of Daoism became a very influential state ideology of the Chinese empire, as initially, it was directly promoted by the founding Mongol emperor Genghis Khan himself. Most of the Daoist temples at Laoshan were either constructed or embellished during this period.

Marcus Murphy

dinosaurs walked atop it. Some repute that the last remaining, intact, 'old growth' stands of Gingko exist somewhere within the hills of Shandong, and some of the largest individual stems in the world can be found at temples across China as they were

represents longevity and wisdom. One of the most reputable Daoist monks to spend time at Laoshan, Qiu Chuji (also a Shandong native - 1148-1223), endowed Laoshan with the name 鳌山/Aoshan/ Sea-turtle mountain (see poem overleaf) a century before Hualou was constructed. Today, the Quanzhen (Complete Perfection - 全真) sect has many devotees, and a large percentage of the remaining Daoist temples in China were built under its auspices. All of this occurred largely due to the summoning of early Quanzhen disciple Qiu Chujia by Genghis Khan in 1219.

The 2000m2 area of Hualou Palace was constructed in remembrance of an influential monk, Liu Zhijian (刘志坚), after he spent many years as an ascetic in the area. A western-Shandong native, after laying eyes on China's largest sea-side mountain, he concluded his fate was to remain here for eternity (which he has so far accomplished by being buried nearby). It is said that he was once meditating on a cliff when he fell far below into a river and came away without the smallest scratch, and thereafter was deemed an immortal.

Genghis was reigning over much of China when he sent a golden tablet invitation to Qiu, upon which was written that 'To cross a river we make boats and rudders. Likewise we invite sage men, and choose out assistants for keeping the empire in good order' (translation by E. Bretschneider). Zhongnanshan (终南山) near Xian in Shaanxi Province, is considered to be the birthplace of Daoism as Laozi and most of the patriarchs of the Quanzhen sect are said to have nestled away there.

Although Hualou is not as massive as the larger Taiqing Palace to the south, its remoteness lends it a bit more authenticity, as it is mostly void of Coca-Cola umbrellas, bookstores and megaphonewielding tour guides. In the main courtyard of Hualou Palace are a couple of massive, centuries-old Gingko trees, likely planted just after construction. Gingko are considered 'living fossils', as the only remaining species within a certain genus of trees that took root in the earth's soil at the same time

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an important food source for hermitted Buddhist and Daoist monks. Also, found in the courtyard is a large, well-weathered granite statue of a sea-turtle. Living over a hundred years, the tortoise is an important creature in Chinese folklore, as it

Qiu travelled as far as Iran to meet Genghis on his conquests of Central Asia. When he arrived, the conversation between these two reveals one of history's greatest emperors as an open-minded and compassionate man, acceptive of criticism and eager to preserve the cultures of the many states he had conquered. Genghis Khan created one of the first secular empires that allowed (and in China, encouraged) the practice of Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Daoism, and other religions.

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The Bard of Laoshan Genghis Khan had likely heard of Qiu, a Shandong native, from his many poems. Almost 40 years before his journey west to meet Genghis, Qiu travelled to Laoshan for the first of three trips. While roaming the boulder-strewn hills, crossing crystal-clear creeks and giving sermons at Taiqing Palace, he recorded scores of short poems as granite epigraphs.

邱处机长春 (1148-1227) 三围大海绕山城下镇金鳌上接天日夜潮头风辊雪彩云深处有飞仙

Qiū Chùjī zháng chūn (1148-1227) Sānwéi dà hăi rào shānchéng, Xià zhèn jīn áo shàng jiē tiān. Ríyè cháo tōu fēng gŭn xuě, Căiyún shēnchù yŏu fēi xiān. Translation (by Marcus Murphy) On all three edges, the sea ebbs and flows against the mountain city, Below town golden sea turtles roam, above, the heavens extend endlessly. The wind - day and night - rolls out a serene, snowy tide, Deep within the brilliant clouds, flying immortals reside.

After the meeting, Qiu returned to Beijing and his surviving travelogue (Qiu Changchun Zhenren Xiyouji长春真人西游记) reveals brilliant detail of the lands between the Yellow and Aral Sea during this time, as well as loads of advice Qiu bestowed upon Genghis to kill fewer of his subjects and take all things in moderation. When Qiu returned to Beijing, Genghis granted him some of the old imperial grounds for the construction of White Cloud Monastery, which still exist today in Beijing and is home of the National Taoist Religion Association.

Finding the Way You can get to the accessible but expensive Taiqing Palace (70元 for the park entrance and then another 15元 to enter the Palace grounds) by way of a 1.5 hour bus ride (5元) on the 304 from Qingdao University on Xianggang Zhong Lu, or a taxi will get you out there in half the time and run 60-80元. An adventuresome alternative is to hit it up in the morning and then cruise through the rest of the park in one of the many bread-vans (面包车) for the afternoon. They may even do a complete circle of Laoshan and take you home for around 200元.

In July, join Qingdao 山水 Adventures at Hualou Palace. The hiking level is moderate, and should take most of the day. Email murphmarc@gmail.com or call 158-6556-1327 for more information or to get on the email list for additional outdoor events. www.qingdaossadventures.com

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Wet and Wild

Great ways to get on (and in) the water Sure, the sea is nice to look at, and it furnishes us with agreeable climate, a distinctive Qingdao cuisine, and occasional round-the-world yacht race stopovers. But what has it done for you lately? It's Summer! Grab the sunscreen, get the kids, and head to the shore. Qingdao is full of ways to enjoy the water, fun for all ages and all levels of excitement. These are some of our favourites.

Rowboats For a leisurely jaunt on the water, pick these up at No. 1 Bathing Beach for 40元 an hour! You can look for the pile of boats; or for those who must be told in words, try to spot the big red sign that says “租船”. They can hold up to four people, so you may want to pack some barley soda and a picnic basket for the trip. Choose your company carefully, in case you do end up stranded on a deserted island.

Jet Ski Tours No. 1 Bathing Beach is again the best place to meet these tours, which will take you beyond the safety of the shark nets and into a new perspective of favourite local destinations like Zhanqiao Pier and Huashi Villa. Hold on tight! Starting at 160元.

Tirion Windsurfing Lessons It's really hard to keep these sails up, but it'll look really cool when you get the hang of it! Qingdao is especially fond of windsurfing, as the site where China's Yin Jian brought home her country's first Olympic Sailing gold medal in 2008. Get lessons from an expert instructor at the Sailing Club (1953), the big white building at the east end of No. 1 Bathing Beach. 80元 / hour to rent the equipment, and ask about private and group lessons. They also offer a wide range of other vessels. Call Loik at 132 0637-3529.

A state-of-the-art sailing vessel, built in China's Sailing City. Holding up to 7 passengers, the Tirion is a great way to experience firsthand the potential thrills of Olympic-style Jiaozhou Bay sailing... without the frustration of trying to finish anything ahead of anyone else. Never sailed before? No problem! For your leisure, the boat comes with a captain and motor. Just bring good company, and maybe some snacks. 1000元 / 3 hours; 1500元 / 6 hours; 1800元 / 8 hours. Optimists are also available for younger sailors. Call Vicky at 136 0896-8946 for more information.

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Choose your company carefully, in case you do end up stranded on a desert island

It is an amazing feeling to pull a fish out of the water, and if you're up for the responsibility of gutting and grilling, well... it's a character-building experience. Your efforts will be rewarded with a meal that you have prepared from start to finish, in terrific company!

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Seaside libations After a day of rowing, riding, fishing, entertaining or whatever else you've done, there's nothing like sticking around by the ocean for a beer, juice, or fresh water. Here are a few of our favourite places to relax after a hard day's playing in the sand. 1953 Sailing Club In fact, you could get the party started while your friends are doing their windsurfing (or whatever else they do!). By most accounts, 1953 is the oldest Sailing Club in Asia, and the new facility serves Chinese and Western food alongside great beers and other cocktails, in a setting that is relaxed for an informal occasion or ideal for watching the constellations of city lights with a special someone. 1953 is located in the newly constructed white building just east of No. 1 Bathing Beach, on Nanhai Lu. 8090-5788

The fishing group either stays on shore or heads out on traditional Qingdao-style fishing boats, depending on the weather and the group. For fishing boats, a 100元 donation is requested in order to help cover transportation and materials. This is certainly one of the coolest things going on in the Huangdao Kaifaqu during the summer. Group leader KiKi tries rallies the troops by 8am every Saturday at Starbucks inside the Kaifaqu Jusco. Hurry if you don't want to miss the boat (or call her her number is 156 1532-5479).

Qingdao Polar Ocean World An entertaining, if somewhat expensive, option for families with small children,

this complex of animal viewing space and performances and restaurants is one way to experience the ocean without getting wet. For more information, or to inquire about tickets, please call 8099-9777.

The Beach House Just across from the west end of No. 1 Bathing Beach, the Beach House is a welcome newcomer for cocktails, Italian sodas, and a range of tasty treats from Thai soup to chocolate fondue. They also do city tours, and occasionally host live music in the downstairs Pearl S. Buck Cafe. Give it a shot! At the corner of Wendeng Lu and Nanhai Lu (文登路1号). 8289-3999 Cafe Roland The service and food have never been stellar, but the beer is usually cold, the juice is commendable, and the atmosphere is fantastic, a villa and beer garden looking out over No. 3 Bathing Beach and a distant Qingdao skyline. With this kind of backdrop, it's easy to impress. Call ahead, as the garden might be booked out for a wedding, and that's no fun. 9 Taipingjiao Er Lu. 8387-5734 Dozo There's one in Hisense Plaza, too, but what allyou-can-eat Asian fusion bonanza is complete without a tank of live (not to be eaten!) sharks underneath the entryway? The branch at Polar Ocean World really has it all. Beer and sake are included in the meal if you so choose, the food is great, the experience is unlike any other. Come hungry.

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Underground Fashion Mining Longshan Lu Market Whether it's the local availability of fabrics and (sometimes astonishing) other materials for use in frocks and trousers, or the exposure to more fashion-forward Korean and Japanese cultures, or a voracious appetite for trying things on and bargaining, the city has a number of markets of box-size shops so packed with colours, shapes and textures that they can become virtually indistinguishable for all their uniqueness.

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dress attempts, we did find two shops selling their own products that seemed to be going somewhere. We asked them what they're up to. Carp (menswear) 'Jiang' District, Longshan Lu Underground Market 136 5642-9297

Such a place is Longshan Lu Underground Market. Tucked away under Signal Hill, near the Qingdao Guest House in Old Town, this warren of former military bunkers has been subdivided into tiny shops where textile trading companies of various qualities and styles from around the world vie for the attention of the local shopper. REDSTAR has been hearing for years that Longshan Lu is unique among these 'export streets' and 'fashion business districts' for its prevalence of designer-run outlets, representing the cream of baundant local fasion talent. On a recent afternoon visit to Longshan Lu, in the midst of sifting through the aspiring urban wear gamechangers and tonnes of disappointingly frumpy

Materials "In this season, we are promoting cotton and flax, which are comfortable and environmentally responsible."

Target market "Middle- and upperclass young men, including Japanese, Koreans and foreign students, who have a highly developed fashion sense." Sales outlook "The Qingdao market is a little bit hard for us by now, because young men here aren't so fashion conscious. The city has a lot of potential, especially with so many Koreans and Japanese, and young guys are also starting to express themselves through fashion." Inspiration "Our fashion design is called Peacock. British designer Edwin Hardy Amies started the Peacock Revolution in 1960s, with a dramatic change in menswear. For the past 150 years, clothing for men had been plain and dark in appearance. "In 2009 Qingdao fashion week, our designs from this year fashion show are mainly birds, trees, and forest which can emphasise environmental protection. Men also can wear colourful clothing."

Showtime (women's clothing and accessories) 'New' District, Longshan Lu Underground Market 139 6428-7957 Market "We design 40% of the clothing in the shop, some according to our clients' requirements. Our target group is women aged 26-48, white collar professionals. Most are foreigners and women who are working in media." Sales outlook "The financial crisis hasn't really impacted women's fashion consumption in our area. Young women are more sensitive to styles than materials, so they may choose low-middle price which are cheaper to make but focus more on seasonal fashion trends. Women over 30 years old tend more to prefer clothing material, which we also provide." Materials "For women’s clothing, we like to use 100% silk and silk fabric." Local Industry "Qingdao's fashion industry is just getting warmed up. There are few local Qingdao fashion designers, and not much new happening yet. But I studied fashion in Japan, and more sensibilities are coming over from that area and from Korea."

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Class of Your Own Ping Pong English

Susan Socrates

In China you’ll discover two obsessions: playing ping pong and learning English. In my classroom, they make a winning combination. First I tell students how learning English is different from other subjects. While some things can be learned through reading and memorisation, English is a skill requiring practice, much like learning to play ping pong. To make the Olympic team, would you just read books about ping pong? Would you sit and watch other people play? Would you only play in the occasional tournament?

I say something to you and you say something back to me

My students answer, “Of course not!” Well, the same is true for English. To really learn it, you cannot just read about it, listen to other people speak it, or use it only in class. You must practice. Every day. With other people. If you want to be a champion English speaker, you must practice as if you were going to the Olympics. Don’t let your students get discouraged by slow progress. Keep their eyes on the prize of that final championship goal, such as a better job or studying abroad. Now show them how muscles have memory. Our muscles remember how to move our arms without our having to think about it. When we learn ping pong, however, the coach will show us how to serve correctly. It may feel strange, and not how you would normally move your arm. But you keep practicing the way you were taught. You practice so often that even when you’re really nervous, with millions of people watching you on TV, you’ll make the serve. You’ll hit the ball correctly because your muscles have grown strong and will remember

how to deliver an ace. During workouts, you may have to slow down, concentrating on your lips in order to form the words correctly. With practice, proper pronunciation will become automatic and your words will flow without hesitation.

differentiates a conversation from a memorised presentation. In the beginning we can go slowly. We may drop the ball and start again often. But we see how long we can keep the game going, 'playing' for longer periods each time. By playing often we’ll learn to speak more confidently, and with greater accuracy.

Want to add some spin to your conversation? As with ping pong, it takes more than one person to play. I hit the ball to you and you hit the ball back to me. I say something to you and you say something back to me. The back and forth is what

Grammar is like knowing the rules of play. Memorising a list will slow down your game. Picking up the rules as you practice is easy. You’ll want to know them; but while rules stay the same, every game is different.

You can build some strength by hitting balls against a wall, but you’re going to have to find a partner to develop any skill with the game. By yourself, errors go unnoticed. With a partner, if they can’t understand you, they can help you improve your technique. Most importantly, like playing ping pong with friends, speaking English together is fun!

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Hundred Schools Apathy, or the Devil? contains the totality of everything, both Good, Evil, and everything in between. The song's tour through history goes through humanity's greatest blunders, so unthinkable, and yet so completely human. We know that humanity has issues controlling itself. "I watched with glee while your kings and queens, fought for ten decades for the gods they made." The classic Rolling Stones tune "Sympathy for the Devil" reflects keen understanding of Daoist principles. Was it intentional or coincidental? It was neither. It reflects one society's view of the universe. In speaking through his character Lucifer, lyricist/ singer Mick Jagger speaks of playing a part in some of history's most ghastly events. "I stuck around St. Petersburg when I saw it was time for a change/ I killed the Tzar and his ministers. Anastasia screamed in vain." This character seemed to be a guiding force in the events. We hear of blitzkrieg, massacres, the crucifixion of Christ, et cetera, the very Devil himself sneakily influencing human history. Traditional Western notions place a Devil against a glorious counterpart, God. But in Chinese thinking, the two forces, naturally opposed to each other, actually appear together, within yin and yang. The Dao

Just as natural disasters like earthquakes and floods inevitably occur, a Daoist might say that good and evil would naturally fluctuate back and forth. Bad times would be inevitable, part of Nature's course. This runs contrary to conventional thinking, which sees the Dao as being a strictly benign force, and of the Way as being trite; letting nothing bother you, chilling out by a stream, as in the cliche phrase, 'go with the flow.' But this outlook misses the (Daoist) point. The Dao contains the totality of everything, being "undifferentiated and complete, being born before Heaven and Earth" (DaoDejing, Ch. 25). Even the bad forces flow from the Dao. We are reminded that "Heaven and Earth have no mercy/ They regard the 10,000 myriad things as [meaningless]" (DaoDeJing, Ch. 5). But if you notice, things that flow all tend to follow the same laws of fluid motion. If so, Jagger's look at the course of evil weaving in and out of

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human history would be a look at a notable aspect of the Dao. And yet, we need look for a moment at an actual Daoist. Imagine when the events in the song occurred. Recognizing danger, where would this Daoist have been? Far away, probably. While the revolutions were occurring, he was probably chilling out by a stream! This song so vividly expresses the workings of the world. On the one hand, we see Jagger places the Devil himself pulling the strings. On the other hand, we could go Daoist and say that it's just the rise and fall of fortune in the natural course of things.

Bad times would be inevitable, part of Nature's course

26 reviews Polo After Marco Polo left millions of his booted footsteps in the soil of the middle-east, central Asia and Mongol-ruled China, he dictated his adventures in his influential book, Travels. Veteran biographer Laurence Bergreen's uneven effort traces and evaluates the sojourner-merchants recounted experiences.

Rough Cut

Directed by Jang Hun Rough Cut arrived in Korean theaters with questionable credentials: A first-time director and his mentor/producer/ co-writer Kim Ki-duk - a festival regular with fare like 3-Iron and Time, but generally dismissed by local audiences. It became an unexpected hit and is now making the rounds abroad, with a stop at last month's Shanghai International Film Festival. The film shows only faint traces of Kim's handiwork, in a plot that channels his clunky metaphysics into arthouseinflected action. Actor Soo-Ta (Kang Ji-Hwan), who has sent multiple co-stars packing with his hair-trigger temper, meets gangster and film buff Gang-Pae (So Ji-Sub) at a hostess club. The first meeting doesn't go well - Gang-Pae spars with Soo-Ta's co-worker and slams his head into a wall - but faced with the risk of shutdown, Soo-Ta invites Gang-Pae to star opposite him. Gang-Pae agrees but insists on unsimulated fight scenes, which increase in brutality as the film goes on. The themes are familiar from countless other 'behindthe-scenes' dramas: The thin line between actor and role, filmmaking's mental and physical toll, and the double lives of movie stars (Gang-Pae must balance acting with his 'day job'; Soo-Ta has regular assignations with his girlfriend but won't be seen in public with her). Rough Cut's conventionally effective story doesn't deliver any shattering new insights on these fronts, but So's unreadable Gang-Pae lessens the predictability. His affected blankness recalls that of Kim Ki-Duk's own protagonists, here deployed to suspenseful ends. But the conflation of movie violence with the 'real' kind lapses into moralism at the end, an unconvincing mea culpa from a film eager to show off well-choreographed pugilism. And Jang's preference for antiseptic interiors and minimal, low-ambience sound design does no favours to the subject matter. Rough Cut might well have fared better with the unabashedly pulpy sensibility of, say, Ryu SeungWan: Less arthouse, more grindhouse. -Josh Martin

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Directed by Chung Monghong Parking begins, like any comedy of errors, with a simple problem that quickly multiplies: Chen Mo (Chang Chen) stops to buy a cake and spends most of the night struggling to retrieve his car from inconsiderate doubleparkers. This minimal premise could've developed into a Taiwanese Falling Down, and there are moments when Parking inclines in that direction. But it doesn't work out that way. Over the next few hours, Chen weaves in and out of a half-dozen-odd subplots, all with residents of the surrounding Taipei neighborhood. A baffling visit with an elderly couple and their grandchild is mined for sentimentality, a friendly barber (Jack Kao) is exposed as a former gangster, an ex-tailor from Hong Kong (Chapman To) has a run-in with his creditors, and Chen butts heads with pimps in the apartment upstairs. Near the end, he even detours into an abbreviated domestic melodrama, with Kwai Lunmei as the wife who motivates the whole adventure. Chung's script coalesces well, although the mishmash of genres and storylines is more predictable than one might hope for - you'll guess well in advance which loose ends will be tied up before the credits roll. Chung's background in TV commercials (which prize narrative economy) might account for the schizophrenic plot, but there's a singular vision at work here, both formally (Chung also did the cinematography) and thematically. In this film, at least, Taipei shuts down at about 6 p.m. and is regarded by outsiders (the tailor, a hapless mainland prostitute) as little more than an unpleasant way station. Meanwhile, the locals reminisce about better times (Kao's wistful hoodlum) and get through the day with bullheaded aggression (everyone else). It doesn't sound fun, but Chung's everything-goes style - design a situation, film it, plow ahead to the next one - turns up plenty of small pleasures. -Josh Martin

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Bergreen justifiably lionises Polo's globe-trotting vision and bravery in surmounting obstacles, e.g the freezing Pamir highlands, where fires would barely catch. Yes, Polo has storytelling moxie, penning that Kublai Khan’s palace walls, “Are all covered with gold and with silver, and there are portrayed dragons and beasts and birds....” Let's praise Bergreen’s assiduous research. As iron-legged as his subject, he went from the twisty canals of bustling Venice, Polo's home town, to the boundless, neglected Mongolian grasslands, living in a tent. Historicaly minded Bergreen also provides a knowing wider look at Venitian society and mercantilism, Mongol ways and Polo’s life. Colourful paintings capturing these themes enliven Bergreen's text. Bergreen asserts, half correctly, that trade animates Western interest in China today. Yes, we are all heirs to business savvy Polo. But today, Beijing's partners seek its assistance on complex climate, security and human rights issues, which generates conflict and accord. Foreigners aspiring to emulate Polo and line their robes with jewels should heed some lessons. Their hero was a survivor and self-enricher partly because he mastered local languages and kept detailed notes. As for Polo's credibility, he alienates the discerning reader as often as he convinces. Bergreen admits that the observer became a convert who provides a 'fairytale‘ account of Mongol brutality, habitually luridly praises the banal and positions himself into heroic battle victories. Bergreen wrongly mimics this boosterism in his overly enthralled assesment of a semi-reliable narrator. The Travels, Bergreen correctly notes, hugely shaped Western thinking about China, partly because so few Occidentals experienced the Middle Kingdom. Now a tide of China-related books swooshes upon the intellectual shore. As with Polo's account, one must read widely and carefully, recalling that honest praise and criticism are the highest forms of respect. -Victor Fic vfic@hotmail.com

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Branded! Celebs doing product lines It seems a little bit of fame goes a long way, celebrities using their names to launch products which in turn make them lots of cash. We have all heard of ‘Kate’ by Kate Moss, a perfume aimed at ‘wannabe just like her’ teenagers. Now we have ‘Colleen’ the scent, by the wife of Manchester United and England footballer Wayne Rooney and of course ‘Princess’ by Britney Spears which is a best seller in the drug stores this summer. Justin Timberlake has recently turned his hand at producing a tequila called ‘901’ , so named because '901 is that time of night when you evening is ending, but your night is just beginning'. It seems a strange choice of career change for

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Justin but as everything he touches turns to gold, I am sure ‘901’ will be drunk in truck loads. Next up is Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher who has launched a new fashion label because, “He can't find anything he wants to wear in the shops.” The singer is the inspiration behind an, "Up-front, straight talking, classic clothing range" called ‘Pretty Green’ which includes parkas, T-shirts, denim and footwear launched last month. The English rocker launched ‘Pretty Green’ in Tokyo and according to a press release, the collection will be sold initially via the www.prettygreen. com website, while a 'premium wholesale collection' will be sold

I’m not here to rip anyone off, and I’m not doing it for the money either internationally soon after. A special, limited-edition capsule collection will be available exclusively in Japan. The site describes the line as a classic range owned, founded and designed by Gallagher. “Clothes and music are my passion. I’m not here to rip anyone off, and I’m not doing it for the money either. I’m doing it cuz there’s a lack of stuff out there of the

things I would wear,” he said in a statement. According to the site, the collection promises to encapsulate, “The style and swagger of the most iconic frontman of our generation.” What’s on the LC iPod this month? Kasabian's new one, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

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Inside and Out Business tax in China

Jessica Hou and Irene Zhong

Business tax is a tax payable against turnover by all enterprises and individuals undertaking the following business activities: providing taxable services, including communication, transport, construction, finance and insurance, telecoms, culture, entertainment and service industries; transferring the provision of intangible assets; and selling immovable properties.

under the new rules, the definition of taxable service subject to business tax has been expanded

The basic formula is: Tax payable = turnover * tax rate The Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation jointly issued the revised Implementation Rules for Provisional Business Tax Regulations on December 15, 2008, for the amended Provisional Business Tax Regulations which were issued by the State Council on November 10, 2008. The revised Implementation Rules which took effect January 1, 2009, contain some fundamental changes to the taxing principals of the business tax regulations. Under the old rules, the service provider is only liable to business tax in China if the taxable service is rendered within China. Thus when the foreign enterprise provided services to a Chinese client and such services were conducted outside of China, the foreign enterprise would not be subject to business tax in China. However, under the new rules, the definition of taxable service subject to business tax has been expanded to include services performed where either the service provider or the service recipient is located in China, without regard to where the service is actually being rendered. As long as the service provider or service recipient is located in China, the service will be taxable for

business tax purposes, regardless of whether services are rendered onshore or offshore. The only exclusion is where both the service provider and service recipient are located outside China. Financial institutions used to be subject to business tax on the trading of foreign exchange, marketable securities, and futures, but non-financial institutions and individuals were not. However, under the new regime, the trading of foreign currency, marketable securities, non commodity futures and other financial commodities by

any tax payer is subject to business tax. Formerly, deemed sales applied only to a company transferring immovable property to other parties without any consideration, however under the new rule, deemed sales apply to either a company or an individual transferring immovable property or land use rights to other companies or individuals without any consideration. The change in China’s business tax rules have increased the amount of tax paid by multinational service

providers with clients in China, therefore service providers need to consider modifying billing arrangement with Chinese clients by charging business tax from Chinese clients or arranging for the overseas office to bill and collect the payment from their Chinese clients' international affiliates if possible as well as separating the billing or invoices of the international office and the China office to minimise the impact of double business tax charged. For inquiries or more information, please contact info@dezshira.com or visit www.dezshira.com.

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34 places dining

Crystal Lotus

No animals were harmed... If you happen to miss the English-language signs on the outer door, your first impression of Crystal Lotus will probably be the soothing atmosphere, adorned with antiques and soft spot lighting, fountains, gates and other characteristics that call to mind an idyllic Chinese courtyard at dusk. The menu is an impressive tome, uncluttered but informative, with photographs that seem to present the cuisine with an incontrovertible elegance. My first time in, I thought I was in an even-classier version of Lao Zhuan Cun. But as I read the menu and sipped on a refreshing glass of prune punch, something about the written descriptions didn't sit right with me.

Eric Blocher

Vegetarian shark's fin (88元)? Braised vegetarian sea cucumber?

restaurant claims allows the natural flavours to come forward. No complaints here!

Fair enough, I thought, the random block product that always finds its way into my fried rice isn't technically 'rou' either. But - vegetarian steak on iron skillet? Are you vegetarian or are you a steak?!

As an omnivore, I found the concept to be carried out well, boosted further by the memorable ambience and service. Vegetarians who don't care for taste and texture of flesh will find plenty of mushrooms, eggs and other, more traditional options, and can still take comfort knowing that there won't be any little bits of minced pork in their eggplant.

Vegetarian, it turns out. The 'fish', 'steak', 'chicken', 'pork', 'shark's fin' - all are carefully crafted for flavour and texture that evokes the real thing. As one might expect, bean curd is the key ingredient, proving here that tofu really can be made to taste like anything. The concept is derived (and some of the faux meats sourced) from famous fine food companies in Beijing and Taiwan that are run by monks. While we stayed mostly within the orthodox territory of beef and fish, overall opinions ranged from 'just kind of novel' to 'downright impressive'. The appetiser 'sushi hand rolls' (20元) were full of flavour, using seaweed of a high standard and what could only be candied walnuts, to terrific effect. All of the dishes were relatively light in salt and aromatics (like shallots and garlic), which the

A table of four (without alcohol) can reasonably expect to spend 250元. What I still don't understand is why anyone would want all the flavour and texture of braised sea cucumber, without any of it's purported positive effects on the body. 清水莲素膳茗坊 6 Yanerdao Lu 8077-9116

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Luigi's To enjoy a perfect thin-crust pizza (and salad? or pasta?) in a comfortable booth, in full view of an ongoing pie-throwing operation seems only appropriate in a place bearing such a classic name. The pastas taste like one might imagine 'Luigi's pastas' would taste, and the atmosphere is about as informal and welcoming as one might imagine Luigi's Pizzeria would be. Considering there was no such restaurant two months ago, it's perfectly reasonable to suspect that Luigi's sprung fully-formed out of the fertile Jusco foundation just as effortlessly as ordering a 12" Luigi's Special. Not so. In fact, Qingdao-native Luigi opened his first pizza restaurant in 2002, a shack in a quarry near Shilaoren that has likely since been overbuilt by multi-million yuan condominiums. Luigi had a selfbuilt clay pizza oven, a few tables, and Christmas

tree lights for decoration. The beverage? Vodka shots. If customers' affection could be measured in renminbi, the man might have retired after a single summer. As it is, he has partnered occasionally and temporarily with established eateries around the CBD, sharing and perfecting his craft, until this most recent incarnation inside Jusco (next to McDonald's). A 12" pie weighs in at 50-60 元, and the tasty crust is light enough for the doughier among us to make it a meal (or, for the sensible solo diner, a 9" is also available). Pastas and salads come is respectable portions. Two people will be well-served with a pizza, another dish, and drinks for under 100元.

Luigi's Pizzeria Inside Jusco Shopping Centre, next to McDonalds

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Essential Numbers Directory Inquiries (diàn huà hào mǎ chá xún) (114/116) 电话号码查询 Fire (huǒ jǐng ) (119) 火警

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 Wanneng Locksmith Services (Qingdao Shi Wanneng Kaisuo Zhongxin) (8868-7772) 青岛市万能开锁中心

Getting Around Air Qingdao to Beijing

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CAAC Booking Office (zhōng guó mín háng dìng piào chù) 30 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8577-5555 24 hrs domestic flights, 8577-4249 international flights) 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 (¥80-100) · 13 international destinations · 7.87 million passengers p.a. · 116,000 tons of cargo p.a.

Rail Qingdao to Beijing

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Depart Arrive No. Hours 06:57 07:42 10:51 12:53 14:49 17:19 20:25

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06:45 12:29 D51 ~6 08:30 14:14 D53 ~6 11:15 16:59 D55 ~6 13:25 19:14 D57 ~6 16:05 21:50 D59 ~6 17:05 22:53 D61 ~6 22:48 07:28 T25 ~8.5 To our knowledge, normal train tickets can be purchased 10 days in advance and fast train tickets 20 days in advance. Most can be purchased in Qingdao by dailing 96716. Write down the order number and go to their booking office within 24 hours to get the tickets. 5元 booking fee per ticket. Train Tickets Agency (huǒ chē piào dài shòu diǎn) 33 Nanjing Lu (inside Fushan Bay Hotel) (8069-0077) 火车票代售点南京路33号(浮山湾宾馆内) 5元 booking fee per ticket. Qingdao Railway Station (qīng dǎo huǒ chē zhàn) 2 Tai An Lu (95105175) 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

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Qingdao Ferry (qīng dǎo lún dù) 21 Sichuan Lu (8261-9279) 青岛轮渡四川路21号 30 Xianggang Dong Lu (6688-9177) 东海中路30号 Qingdao to Huangdao (Sichuan Lu Ferry) Normal ferry from 06:30 to 21:10, every 30 mins. 7元. Fast ferry from 7:20 to 11:10 and from 13:20 to 17:00, every 20 mins. 10元. Qingdao to Xuejia Dao (Sichuan Lu Ferry) Normal ferry from 06:40 to 19:10, every 40 mins. 10元. Fast ferry from 7:15 to 11:20 and from 13:15 to 16:45, every 30 mins. 12元. Qingdao to Xuejia Dao (Yinhai Ferry) Fast ferry only. 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00. 32元.

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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 jiŭ diàn). 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888) 青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店香港中路 76号 HKG Map 1 Doubletree by Hilton Qingdao/ Chengyang (qīng dǎo xīn jiāng xī ěr dùn yì lín jiǔ diàn) 220, 308 National Road/Guodao, Chengyang District (8098-8888) www.doubletreebyhilton. com 青岛鑫江希尔顿逸林酒店青岛308国道城阳段220号 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). 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666) 青岛海尔洲际酒店澳门路98号 CBD Map 2 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). 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-3838) 香格里拉大饭店香港中路9号 CBD Map 34

4 Star 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) 黄岛蓝海大酒店黄岛长江西路66号 Copthorne Hotel Qingdao (qīng dǎo guó dūn dà jiǔ diàn). 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8668-1688) 青岛国敦大酒店香港中路28号 CBD Map 31

=featured in REDSTARGUIDESTM Qingdao =english menu 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

Nanjing Lu (8610-2222) 青岛人家商务酒店南京路99号

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

Clearsea Arts Hotel (hǎi qīng wén jié yì shù jiǔ diàn) Stunning and innovative hotel on the site of Qingdao German Governor’s Residence. 26 Longshan Lu (8288-9888) www. clearsea.cn 海青文杰艺术酒店龙山路26号德国总督府院内

Harvest Hotel (shì jì hǎi fēng dà jiǔ diàn) 459 Changjiang Zhong Lu, Huangdao (8699-6666) 世纪海丰大酒店黄岛长江中路459号 Holiday Inn Parkview Qingdao (qīng dǎo jǐng yuán jià rì jiǔ diàn). 306 Xingyang Lu, Chengyang District (8096-6888) 青岛景园假日酒店城阳区兴阳路306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.157, 8325-3975) 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 Zijin Shan Zhi Lu, Huangdao (8689-0666) 海翔商务酒店黄岛紫金山支路8号 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

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 Qingdao Hotel (qīng dǎo fàn diàn) 66 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8578-1888) 青岛饭店香港中路66号 Qingdao Renjia Business Hotel (qīng dăo rén jiā shāng wù jiǔ diàn) 99

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

Ariva Qingdao Hotel & Serviced Apartments (qīng dǎo ài lì huá jiǔ diàn jí fú wù gōng yù) 135 Yan'an San Lu (8197-8777) www.stayariva.com 青岛艾丽华酒店及服务公寓青岛市市南区延安三路135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

Asana Executive Apartments (qīng dǎo jiā shàng huī tíng xíng zhèng gōng yù). 15 (Yi) Donghai Xi Lu (The Sail @ Olympic Bay Apartment B) (8091-5151) 青岛嘉尚辉庭行政公寓东海西路15号乙 (东海路9号B栋) Baden Village (bā dōng xiǎo zhèn) Located in Jimo (8657-9997) 芭东小镇即墨市

Churches & Temples

Latour Laguens International Resort

Hotel (lā tú lā gān guó jì dù jià jiǔ diàn). 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 Big Brother Guest House (bēn zhī lǚ qīng nián lǚ guǎn) Two locations in Qingdao - all mod cons for budget or mid range travellers. www. bigbrotherguesthouse.com 31 Jiangxi Lu (8287-3888) 奔之旅青年旅馆江西路31号 6 Baoding Lu (8280-2212) 10 mins walk from train station. Cosy, clean and affordable. 奔之旅青年旅馆保定路6号 The Beach House (dà hǎi yì kè zhàn) 1 Wendeng Lu (Right on the water edge of Beach No.1). Directly across from No 1 Beach, with a great rooftop bar area overlooking the city. (82893999) www.beachhouseqingdao.com 大海驿客栈文登路1号 Qingdao Kaiyue Youth Hostel (qīng dǎo kǎi yuè guó jì qīng nián lǚ guǎn) Located in the centre of Qingdao concession area. 31 Jining Lu (82845450) 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 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

Sights Beaches No. 1 Bathing Beach (dì yī hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) Qingdao’s most popular

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 Qingdao International Christian Fellowship QICF is an interdenominational community of Christian expats and their families meeting at 10am every Sunday; in accordance with local regulations, please bring your foreign passport (or for Chinese citizens, proof of marriage to a foreigner). Intercontinental Hotel, 3rd Floor, Auditorium, 98 Aomen Lu, www.qicf.org, info.qicf@gmail.com

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St. Michael’s Cathedral (tiān zhǔ jiào táng). Built by the Germans in 1934. Regular services on Sunday mornings. Bus No. 1,2,5,6. 15 Zhejiang Lu (82865960) 天主教堂浙江路15号 Zhanshan Temple (zhàn shān sì) Built in 1945 and is the most recently constructed temple by followers of the Tiantai Buddhist Sect. 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 east 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). 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

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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

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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

Laozhuancun China Comuunity Art and Culture Hotel (lǎo zhuàn cūn China gōng shè wén huà yì shù jiǔ 8 Minjiang San Lu (8576diàn) 8776) 老转村China公社文化艺术酒店闽江三路8号

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Jinjiang Inn (jǐn jiāng zhī xīng) 438 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8682-8999) 锦江之星黄岛井冈山路438号 100 Nanjing Lu (8310-7999) 南京路100号

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Museum (huáng dǎo qū mín sú zhǎn lǎn guǎn) 1001 Zhujiang Lu, Huangdao 黄岛区民俗展览馆珠江路1001号 Qingdao German-style Prison Site Museum (qīng dǎo dé guó jiān yù jiù zhǐ bó wù guǎn) 21 Changzhou Lu (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 Qingdao Municipal Gallery (qīng dǎo shì měi shù guǎn) 7 Daxue Lu (82888886) 青岛市美术馆大学路7号 Qingdao Sculpture Museum (qīng dǎo shì diāo sù yì shù guǎn) Situated on Donghai Rd., overlooking the Sea. 66 Donghai Dong Lu 青岛市雕塑艺术馆东海东路66号 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. Take a tour of the brewery including free beer 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, located at the southern foot of Taipingshan Hill. 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 Yunyang Lu (8386-1179) 植物园郧阳路33号 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. Bus No. 6,26,501,801 24 Fushan Zhi Lu 小鱼山公园福山支路24号 Lu Xun Park (lǔ xùn gōng yuán) 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 1388 Culture Street (1388 wén huà jiē) Minjiang San Lu 1388文化街闽江三路 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

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crab apple trees add to its beauty, especially in Springtime. Bus No. 15,26,31,202 Wushengguan Lu 八大关武胜关路 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

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Chinese Dining BBQ Handiyuan BBQ (hán dì yuán kǎo ròu) 20 Zijin Shan Zhi Lu, Huangdao (8688-2389) 韩帝园烤肉黄岛紫金山支路20号

Huadong Winery (huá dōng jiǔ zhuāng) You can taste different Huadong wines and try the grapes they are made from. Huadong Baili Winery, Nan Long Kou (8881-7878) 华东酒庄南龙口

HBR Music Kitchen (hǎi biān rén yīn yuè chú fáng). 8 Haimen Lu (83888711) 海边人音乐厨房海门路8号 CBD Map 32

Laoshan Scenic Area (láo shān fēng jǐng míng shèng qū) The Mount

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

Lao Scenic Area (Laoshan), is situated 30km southeast of 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. 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 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) Bus No. 25, 26, 31, 104, 202 Aomen Lu 音乐广场澳门路 Qingdao Guest House (qīng dǎo yíng bīn guǎn) Built as the German Governor’s Residence in 1905. Famous guests include China’s former presidents Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. 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) Performances 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) 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

Kylin French Teppanyaki (yù qí lín fǎ shì tiě bǎn shāo). 69 Aomen Liu Lu (8579-6116) 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 True Color (qīng dǎo běn sè pí jiǔ bā) 26 Yan Er Dao Lu (8302-5078) 青岛本色啤酒吧燕尔岛路26号

Beijing De Heng Beijing Roast Duck (běi jīng dé héng kǎo yā diàn) One of Qingdao’s grandest locales with 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) 20 Yan Er Dao Lu (85750208) 小王府饭店燕儿岛路20号 HKG Map 13 Quan Ju De Beijing Roased Duck (quán jù dé běi jīng kǎo yā diàn) 1-2F, Bldg. A, Fenghe Square, 12 Xianggang Zhong Lu (6677-7308) 全聚德北京烤鸭店香港中路12号丰合广场A 区1-2层

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 Hirun Old Restaurant (hǎi rùn lăo fàn diàn) 43 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8597-8868) 海润老饭店香港中路 43号 CBD Map 42 Moon (yuè) Chinese Restaurant. 2F, InterContinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666 ext.1588) 月青岛海尔洲际酒店2层澳门路98号

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

Kowloon Tong (jiǔ lóng táng guǎng dōng cài guǎn) 37 Zhangzhou Yi Lu

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

Lotus (lián yuán) Dim Sum 2F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8668-1688 ext. 8500) 莲园香港中路28号青岛国敦大酒店2层

Zhan Qiao Pier (zhàn qiáo) Built in 1891 and located in Qingdao Bay, it is regarded as one of the symbols of Qingdao. Bus No. 2, 8, 25, 26, 201, 301,

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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

=featured in REDSTARGUIDESTM Qingdao =english menu 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) One of the best places to get your jiaozi fix. 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. 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. 39 Zhangzhou Er Lu (85932008) 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 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. 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 Donglaishun (dōng lái shùn) 400 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (86899998) 东来顺黄岛井冈山路400号 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. 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

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Hai Meng Yuan (hǎi mèng yuán) 3 Yan Er Dao Lu (8592-8488) 海梦园燕儿岛路3号

San Bao (sān bǎo zhōu diàn) 158 Minjiang Lu (8577-0119) 三宝粥店闽江路158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

Seafood Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant (ā yī bào yú jiǔ jiā) 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2层 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 Four Season Restaurant The Australian-owned restaurant chain is located in the grounds of Qingdao German Governor’s Residence, former abode of German Governor and Chairman Mao. Fantastic cantonese cuisine and classics from across China with an international twist, in a very artistic setting. 26 Longshan Lu (82885308, 8288-5801) www.clearsea.cn 龙山路26号德国总督府院内

Jinmeng Restaurant (jīn mèng dà jiǔ diàn) 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (oppo. 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 (yú mǎ tóu hǎi xiān fǎng) Scrumptious seafood and a whole lot more in this Yunxiao Road establishment. 24 Yunxiao Lu (85733583) 渔码头海鲜舫云霄路24号 CBD Map 39

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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

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.

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

China Gongshe (zhōng guó gōng 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 15

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

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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

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) 1F, C Tower, World Trade Centre, 6 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8591-9917) 沸腾鱼乡香港中路6号 (世界贸易中心C座1层) CBD Map 31 Dieqiao (dié qiào shí shàng chuān cài cān tīng). 111 Zhangzhou Lu (8571-7123) 蝶俏时尚川菜餐厅漳州路111号 HKG Map 11 Lao Sichuan (lǎo sì chuān jiǔ jiā) 105 Zijin Shan Lu, Huangdao (8688-9667) 老四川酒家黄岛紫金山路105号 Lao Zhuan Cun (lǎo zhuàn cūn) Superb Sichuan fare, with great service. A hugely popular restaurant with locals and laowais alike. 158 Minjiang Lu (8577-2776) 老转村闽江路158号 Qin Ji (qín jì xiāng là shí fǔ) Sichuan restaurant that specialises in delicious spicy crab meat. The pan-fried baozi are also not to be missed! 230 Minjiang Lu (8575-7599) 秦记香辣食府闽江路230号 HKG Map 14 Shan Cheng Chilli Pepper (shān chéng hóng là jiāo) 24 hour Sichuan restaurant, perfect for your late night spice cravings. 109 Minjiang Lu 山城红辣椒闽江路109号 CBD Map 38 Shu Xiang Yuan (shǔ xiāng yuàn) Hidden away in the basement of the World Trade Centre, this gem is well worth finding. 6 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8591-0688) 蜀香苑香港中路6号 CBD Map 33 South Beauty (qiào jiāng nán) This curiously designed establishment has isolated dining cocoons in which you can feast on a gourmet fusion of Sichuan and Guangdong food. 1F, Ariva Hotel, 135 Yan An San Lu (81978877) 俏江南延安三路135号艾丽华酒店1层 CBD Map 44 Tian Lu Yuan (tiān lù yuán dà jiǔ diàn) Fantastic Sichuan place with helpful staff and terrific cuisine. 20-24 Yanerdao Lu (8577-9879) 天禄园大酒店燕儿岛路20-4号 HKG Map 12 Xiao Shao Xing (xiǎo shào xīng) 636 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (86897777) 小绍兴黄岛井冈山路636号

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) With great service and dozens of dishes from all over Asia, this chic eatery is a great choice for any occasion. Aomen San Lu (8387-0877) 鹿港小镇澳门三路CBD Map 34 La Zuyette Restaurant (fǎ yē cān tīng) 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. 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

Asian Dining Fusion Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) 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) By far the best buffet in town. 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 Flavours (pǐn xiāng yuàn) All Day Dining. 3F, InterContinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666 ext.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) 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 13 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 In the Kitchen/Top (guó yàn chú fáng) Huge restaurant with an 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)

Indian Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) 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 Fatema Indian Restaurant (fă Some dì mă yìn dù cān tīng) of the finest cuisine in Qingdao, Fatema’s range of Indian specialities is astounding. 10 Gutian Lu (137-30994178) 法蒂玛印度餐厅古田路10号丁 HKG Map 11

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Japanese Aka-Noren (chì de shān shuǐ/chi nuan lian) 19 Chenghai Yi Lu (85935719) www.chinuanlian.com/jieshao. html 赤的山水澄海一路19号 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 Honghua Village (hóng huā xiāng gǔ) 2F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8668-1688 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 17 MANCHIO (mǎn zhào xīn gài niàn rì běn liào lǐ) Man Chio combines the soul of the Beijing 798 art scene with the classic architecture of the Governor’s mansion. Master Chef Takagi has successfully opened 17 restaurants in the Nagoya area, and Man Chio is his first foray into China, with traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine. 26 Longshan Lu (8288-5690) www.clearsea.cn 满兆新概念日本料理龙山路26号 (德国总督府官邸院内) 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 Noboru (shēng jiā) Excellent selection of Japanese favourites, from hot pots 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 Excellent prices Qian Shi (qiān shí) on a range of set dinners and a la carte items, all prepared under the tutelage of Haitian Hotel’s 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 Qingshuiwu Japanese (qīng shuǐ wū rì běn liào lǐ) 370 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (8697-3783) 清水屋日本

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料理黄岛武夷山路370号 Skewer (hǎo hé) 88, Shanghang Lu (8593-1129) 好和上杭路88号 Sumo and Sushi (yù hǎi lì) 12 Gutian Lu (8587-6001) 玉海力古田路12号 HKG Map 16 Takewaka Kaiseki Nihon Ryori (zhú ruò huái shí rì běn liào lǐ) 2F, Post Hotel, 97 Xianggang Xi Lu (8399-9842) 竹若怀石日本料理香港西路87号邮电宾馆2层 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, Huangdao (8697-3948) 乡音日本料理黄岛武夷山路368号 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 14 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) 11 Yan Er Dao Lu (8592-5470) 御神户燕儿岛路11号

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 Don Korea (dōng gǔ lái) 87 Donghai Dong Lu (8097-8899) 东古来东海东路87号 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) 14 Gutian Lu (8588-6773) 火炉情炭火烧烤屋古田路14号 HKG Map 15

=featured in REDSTARGUIDESTM Qingdao =english menu Jingfugong (jǐng fú gōng) 43 Xianggang Xi Lu (8386-2449) 景福宫香港西路43号 Kumsu Kangsan (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 large selection of Korean food on its menu. 131 Minjiang Lu (8577-3011) 土大力闽江路131号 CBD Map 32 Yicun Korean (yì cūn cān tīng) 1325 Zhujiang Lu, Huangdao (8699-0199) 艺村餐厅黄岛珠江路1325号 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 15

Thai Bamboo Bar & Thai Restaurant (shuǐ àn tài guó cān bā) Indulge in fine Thai cuisine, or just chill out in the laid-back surroundings. 34 Shanghang Lu (8589-5152) 水岸泰国餐吧上杭路34号 HKG Map 5

Western Dining 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 The Diner (dān ní měi shì cān Fast, friendly service, tīng) proper English breakfasts (weekends only), bottomless cups of coffee, a decadent chocolate soufflé and the biggest burger in town. 33 Donghai Xi Lu (8577-2051) 丹尼美式餐厅东海西路33号 CBD Map 31

Brazilian Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) 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

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French 1903 Just for lovers, this restaurant has one table, and the same number of cooks. Above Room Bar, book ahead (139 0532-3300) 滨海花园 La Villa (lā wéi lā fǎ guó cān This great, chilled bar/ tīng) 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 (83886833) 拉维拉法国餐厅香港中路5 号CBD Map 35 Le Bang (lè bāng fǎ guó xī cān Great selection of food, tīng) 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 1

Fusion Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) 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 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, Huangdao (134 6829-9634) 黄岛庐山路126号 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 The only place in town to sample delicious authentic German food. German beer and huge portions of Bratwurst, schnitzel and

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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 14

Italian Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and restaurant 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 special night every week! 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 34 Murano’s (mèng lā nuò) 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 Chef Stefano continues cān tīng) 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) Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Italian Restaurant (shā huá duō lì yì dà lì cān tīng) 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 Trattoria Verde (běi lǜ dăo yì dà Brand new lì míng cài cān tīng) 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 11

Mexican TJ’s (mò xī gē fēng wèi xiǎo wū) Tacos, burritos, fajitas, guacamole, horchata and excellent refried beans - Mexican dining in Qingdao has never been better. But they have hamburgers, too! 162 (Bing) Jiangxi Lu (85878098) 墨西哥风味小屋江西路162号丙

Pizza / Delivery Big Pizza (bǐ gé) 384 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8688-9599) 比格黄岛井冈山路384号

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=featured in REDSTARGUIDESTM Qingdao =english menu Flavors Pizza & Cafe (měi wèi kā fēi xī cān tīng) Bldg. 29, Tiantai Apartments, Lushan Lu, Huangdao (8699-9140) 美味咖啡西餐厅黄岛庐山路天泰小区29座 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) 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 12 Aomen Lu (8577-7723) 力萨比萨澳门路 Luigi's Pizzeria (yī xiū gē bǐ sà diàn) Top-notch pies made by this master craftsman, who actually built his own oven in his first restaurant! Perfect balance of crispy dough and toppings. 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (inside Jusco next to McDoalds) (136 0532-8413/8077-2278) 一休哥比萨店香港中路72号(佳世客一层麦当劳对面) Pizza Hut (bì shèng kè) 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) An Americanstyle pizzeria with Americanstyle 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, Chengyang (8796-8680) 帝帝比萨(城阳店) 合阳路361号 Sorrento Pizza (sà lái duō bǐ sà) 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 216 Changcheng Lu, Chengyang (8772-4221) 萨来多比萨城阳长城路216号

Russian Kalinka Russian Restaurant (kǎ lín An extensive 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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Turkish 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

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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 restaurant 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 special night every week! 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 Cisco Coffee Club (xī kě kā fēi) 1F, Lobby, Qingdao University International Center for Academic Exchanges (85895220 ext.8077) 西可咖啡青岛大学(西院)国际学术交流中心一层大堂 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 Coffee MBA (kā fēi dòu lín) 38 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8576-7895) www. coffeemba.com 咖啡豆林市南区漳州二路38号 Coffee Spark 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. Open at 09:00 35 Donghai Xi Lu (inside May 4th Square) (8578-2296) 东海西路35号( 五四广场内) CBD Map 33 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 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 Drip Drop Coffee (dī dī fāng) 4F, Harvest Hotel, 459 Changjiang Zhong Lu, Huangdao (8699-6666 ext. 8556) 滴滴坊长江中路459号世纪海丰大酒店4层 Enjoy Time Tea House 322 zijinshanlu, Huangdao (150 2005-1717) 紫金山路322号 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 Granell Cafes (bā sà kā fēi) 177 Minjiang Lu (133 0532-7065) 巴萨咖啡闽江路177号 Hausbrandt Italian Café (hào shì kā 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

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Pearl S. Buck Café (sài zhēn zhū kā fēi tīng) 1 Wendeng Lu (Right on the water edge of Beach No.1) (8289-3999) 赛珍珠咖啡厅文登路1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 Second Lounge (èr lóu jiǔ láng) 2F, Crowne Plaza Qingdao, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext. 8610) 二楼酒廊香港中路76号青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 Shangpin Coffee Terrain (shàng pǐn kā fēi) 149 Minjiang Lu (8578-5626)

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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 White House (nòng hǎi yuán More than bái gōng huì suǒ) 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 Starbucks Coffee (xīng bā kè kā fēi) A sure bet for your caffeine fix, with the same well-appointed interior and service you would expect at any franchise in the world. Open at 07:30

1B, Hisense Plaza Shopping Centre, 50 Donghai Xi Lu 东海西路50号海信奥运广场1B 1F Sunshine Plaza, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8667-8766) 星巴克咖啡香港中路38号阳光百货1层 CBD Map 36 1F, Jusco, 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8575-2991) 星巴克咖啡香港中路72号佳世客1层 1F, Huangdao Jusco, 419 Changjiang Zhong Lu, Huangdao (8699-6530) 黄岛长江中路419号佳世客1层 UBC Coffee (shàng dăo kā fēi) Comfy sofas and a relaxing atmosphere make this a good place to meet. Buffet with soups, salads, Chinese dishes and desserts. 158 Minjiang Lu (8577-9106) 上岛咖啡闽江路158号 CBD Map 38

Yan Yu Cafe (yàn yù kā fēi) 198 Nankou Lu (8612-9676) 艳域咖啡南口路198号 Yogurt Princess (yōu gé gōng zhǔ kā fēi diàn) Yummy cold milk treats in a very pink setting, right in the heart of Hong Kong Garden. 3F, Xintiandi (next to SPR), Hong Kong Garden (85897161) 优格公主咖啡店香港花园新天地商场3层 HKG Map 19

Confections Selenes Chocolate Bar (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 14

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 1F, Jusco 佳世客1层 43 Minjiang Er Lu (8077-3031) 闽江

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二路43号 Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and restaurant 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 special night every week! 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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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) 90 (Yi) Cassani (kǎ sà nī) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮闽江路90号乙 CBD Map 6 Catch 22 On the Bar Street, Behind Haidu Hotel, Huangdao (8699-6163) 黄岛海都酒店后面酒吧街

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

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 2

Icy Delight Ice Cream (ài sī dí lái bīng qí lín) 12 Taidong San Lu (8380-

Club New York (niŭ yuē bā) 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

2835) 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

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 & Nightlife Happy Hours 10pm-Midnight 2-for-1 beer and cocktails at ssLPG 5:30-8:30pm 2-for-1 at Q Bar Mondays Latin Night at Q Bar Tuesdays Student-Teacher night at ssLPG Ladies Night at Cassani Wednesdays Ladies Night at Q Bar Sunday Jiaozi-making at Old Church 6pm 1953 Bar (1953 jiǔ bā) 6 Nanhai Lu (8090-5788) 1953酒吧南海路6号 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 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 (8668-1688 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 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) 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

Corner Jazz Bar (jiē jiăo jué shì 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 bā)

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 A Freeman (zì yóu rén kā fēi) 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 INTO (yīng tú jù lè bù) B1,North of Jindu Garden, Donghai Xi Lu (Haifeng Lu, behind Sunshine Dept. Store) (8598-9898/8597-9898) 英图俱乐部东海西路金都花园北面负一层(阳光百货后面海丰路) Jack’s Bar and Restaurant (jié kè xī cān bā) 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

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Le Bang (lè bāng fǎ guó xī cān 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 16 tīng)

Lennon Bar (liè nóng jiǔ bā) 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 fullservice Chinese restaurant. 20 Zhuhai Lu (8589-3899) 列侬酒吧珠海路20 号 HKG Map 20 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) What a great bar! LPG Bar & Cafe 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 2 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 Old Jack’s Bar (lăo jié kè jiǔ bā) 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 Q Bar (xuàn bā) 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

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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 (8668-1688 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 (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 (8890-0990) 英派斯健身俱乐海口路12号 Shangri-La Health Club (xiāng gé lǐ lā jiàn shēn zhōng xīn) 3F, 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

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

Weider-Tera Fitness Club (yī zhào wěi dé jiàn shēn) 8F, MYKAL, 69

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

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. Chengyang District, 204 National Road (8115-0010) 桃源江景高尔夫俱乐部城阳区204国道段

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

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

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Xianggang Zhong Lu (6670-0800) 一兆韦德健身香港中路69号麦凯乐8层

Golf

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

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) Bldg. C3, SPR Resort, 310 Xianggang Dong Lu (88893590, 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

Sailing 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 (qīng dǎo guó jì yóu tǐng jù lè bù) 1 Jinhai Lu (6656-0061) 青岛国际游艇俱乐部金海路1号 Qingdao International Sailing Club (qīng dǎo guó jì háng hǎi jù lè bù) 6 Nanhai Lu (8090-5788) 青岛国际航海俱乐部南海路6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

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=featured in REDSTARGUIDESTM Qingdao =english menu 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 Jiari, 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

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 (bèi méng tè wǔ guǎn) 55 Hunan Lu (138 0895-7112) 贝蒙特武馆湖南路55号

Yoga 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 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 Han Xiang Yi Yoga (hán xiāng yí) Superb new fitness venue offering several varieties of yoga courses including pilates and hatha, as well as a range of spa and beauty treatments. Small class sizes - no more than 7

students, at a great seaside location Rm. 102, Bldg. 1, Changhai Garden, 8 Ao Men Liu Lu (8572-2257) 涵香怡澳门陆路8号畅海园1单元102 Salsa Q 2F, 132 Zhangzhou Lu (139 6971-2083) 漳州路132号二层

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 (8286-7219) www.huiquanmovies.com 汇泉电影城南海路15号 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

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The Book Nook With more English titles coming in all the time, Qingdao’s first dedicated English-language 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 (8097-1935) thebooknookqingdao@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

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

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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 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 Hanbur German Bakery (hàn bǎi mài xiāng). Hisense Plaza Basement, 50

Computer City (diàn zǐ xìn xī chéng) 226 Liaoning Lu (8382-2536) 电子信息城辽宁路226号

Donghai Xi Lu (8572-6865) 汉柏麦香东海西路50号海信奥运广场 CBD Map 31

Qingdao Concert Hall (qīng dǎo yīn yuè tīng) 1 Lanshan Lu (8287-7050) 青岛音乐厅兰山路1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

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

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

DEFA Top quality German-style meats and sausages. This meat’s not just good - it’s unbeatable! Eldo View Garden Shopping Centre, 1 Hai An Lu (8253-0686) 海安路1号银都景园景园福购物中心

Music Hall

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) 2F, Jusco 伊霏经典佳世客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

Su Ning Appliance Store (sū níng diàn qì) 3 Nanjing Lu (8362-2666) 苏宁电器南京路3号 CBD Map

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 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 Hisense Plaza (hǎi xìn guǎng chǎng) 50 Donghai Xi Lu (6678-8777) 海信广场东海西路50号 HKG Map 16 Jimo Lu 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 My-Mai (mǎi mài) 1F, La Villa, 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu 买卖香港中路5号拉维拉法国餐厅1层 www. my-mai.com

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 Liqun (lì qún) 79 Changjiang Lu, Huangdao (8688-8686) 利群黄岛长江路79号 Metro Cash & Carry (mài dé lóng) 116 Chongqing Nan Lu (8566-8888) 麦德龙重庆南路116号 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. 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). 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号银都花园12 号翠柏阁1A

希堂画廊南京路100号

MYKAL (mài kǎi lè) 69 Xianggang Zhong Lu (6670-0666) 麦凯乐香港中路69号 HKG Map 11

RT Mart (dà rùn fā) 162 Ningxia Lu (8578-0529) 大润发宁夏路162号

Yi Pin Tang (yì pǐn táng) Rm. 202, Bldg. 2, Changle Lu Culture Market (8381-5166) 逸品堂昌乐路文化市场2楼202号

Parkson (bǎi shèng) 44-46 Zhongshan Lu (8202-1085) 百盛中山路44-46号

Walmart (wò ěr mǎ) 63 Taidong San Lu (8367-5600) 沃尔玛台东三路63号

Printemps Mall (bā lí chūn tiān guǎng chǎng) 9 Shandong Lu (85811588) 巴黎春天广场山东路9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

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

Sky (tiān kōng) 11 Zhangzhou Yi Lu (8577-1276) 天空漳州一路11号

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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) 2F, Weifeng Supermarket, Fuqing Lu (8866-5638) 儿童乐园福清路味丰超市2层

Gifts & Accessories 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 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 Home World (jiā shì jiè) 100 Liaoyang Xi Lu (8562-0194) 家世界辽阳西路100号 Joes (qiáo dé jiā fǎng) 80(Jia) Minjiang Lu (8580-3350) 乔德家纺闽江路80号甲 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 Modern Gallery (mó lì kōng jiān shí shàng jiā jū guǎn)181 Min Jiang Lu (8578-7947, 8577-6911) www. moderngalleryqd.com.cn 摩力空间时尚家居馆青岛市南区闽江路181号 Yinjie Bedding (yín jié chuáng pĭn) 166 Zhangzhou Lu (8577-8721) 银洁床品漳州路166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) (1370898-8375) 摇艺琴行热河路18号( 靠近胶州路) Dian Ji Instruments (diǎn jì qín xíng) Offer guitar and sax etc lessons. 23

Beizhong Lu (137 9287-0392) 典冀琴行北仲路23号

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

Sporting Goods 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) Tan Lu Zhe (tàn lù zhě) 66 Yanji Lu (8302-9006) 探路者延吉路66号 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, Taidong San Lu (138 6986-9758) 婷婷制衣台东3路穿戴大世界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

Tobacco Tobacco Shop (yān cǎo diàn) 1F, Jusco, 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85719629) 烟草店香港中路72号佳世客1层

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 Betty's Beauty & Health Care Salon (bǎi tè yī měi róng bǎo jiàn huì suǒ) Rm. 311, Bldg. B, Tian Sheng Yuan, 21 Donghai Xi LU (8387-9317, 8387-9318) 百特伊美容保健会所东海西路21 号天晟苑B座311 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

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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号阳光百货3层 Lida Wigs & Hair Extensions (lì dá jiǎ fā) 2nd Floor in iGo Department Store (135-5305-5605) 利达假发爱购商城二楼扶梯口 Natural Law Hairdressing (zì rán fǎ zé) 17 Yanerdao Lu (8572-6975) 自然发则燕儿岛路17号 Pleasantress Ladies Hair Salon (bó fēi sī nǚ zǐ měi fà huì suǒ) A cut above the great majority of stylists in town, Pleasantress' staff are courteous and helpful. Major selling point - bona fide hair styling experts using one of the best international hair care products available. 30, Donghai Zhong Lu (East gate of Yinhai Yacht Club) (8592-6188) 柏飞丝女子美发会所东海中路30 号-银海游艇俱乐部东门内

Nails Lovely Nails (ài shǒu ài jiǎo měi jiǎ huì suǒ). 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 Nail Care Treatment. D008, 2F, iGo Mall, 18 Gutian Lu (behind Mykal shopping mall) (150-9226-4373) 爱购时尚百货商城二层D008

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 Centre (guó jì shāng wù jiāo liú zhōng xīn) 16A, Bldg 3, Jindu Garden, 37 Donghai Xi Lu (8667-5167, 86675168) 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 Qingdao Tianyan Chinese and

Korean Language School (qīng dǎo tiān yán zhōng guó hán guó yǔ yǔ yán xué xiào) Rm. 307, Bldg. A, 3 Quanzhou Lu www.0532study.com.cn liyanjjie00011@hotmail.com 青岛天言中国韩国语(语言)学校泉州路3 号A座307室

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=featured in REDSTARGUIDESTM Qingdao =english menu 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 Rm. 19, 1F, Zhonghuan Plaza, 79 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. 5F, Hi-Tech Centre, 23 Xianggang Dong Lu (8590-6232) 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

Mr. Yuliang Sun, Attorney International investment law + venture capital + M&A + corporate restructuring WTO Legal Expert Master of Law, University of Natal Chinese/English Mr. Sun is a partner at Shandong Qingtai law firm, Qingdao's leaders for expertise and quality of service. ph: (+86 532) 8897-9712 fax: (+86 532) 8897-9720 mob: (+86) 137 0899-3183 268 Xianggang Dong Lu yuliangs@gmail.com

International Schools Baishan School (bái shān xué xiào) Dong Jiang, Sha Zi Kou, Laoshan District (8881-5851) www. baishanschool.cn 白珊学校崂山区沙子口东姜 NSWE International Department of

Qingdao Tianshan School (qīng dǎo tiān shān shí yàn xué xiào guó jì bù) 58 Middle School offers the highest standard of art and design education of any middle school in Qingdao. 18 Anqing Lu (8800-1880) (Chinese) (159 6689-9105)(English) 青岛天山实验学校国际部安庆路18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

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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) Xinshiji School (xīn shì jì xué xiào) 4 Xiaoyao San Lu (8592-0954) 新世纪学校逍遥三路4号 Yew Chung International School of Qingdao (Prep) Admission Office

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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 Yinhai School (yín hǎi xué xiào) 16 Donghai Dong Lu (8668-5819) 银海学校东海东路16号

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 Joy Children’s Language School (jiā yīn yīng yǔ) 130 Zhangzhou Lu (85726752, 138 6425-4050) 佳音英语漳州路130号1-2楼 New Horizon (Xin Guidu) Kindergarten Bldg.16,2 Xuzhou Lu (8581-7237) 新贵都 (中澳合作) 幼儿园徐州路2号16号楼

Art School Jingyang Art Studio 139 6971-2083

Medical Dental Clinics 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)

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

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

Qingdao No.1 International School of Shandong Province (shān dōng shěng qīng dǎo dì yī guó jì xué xiào) Excellent facilities and standards

Bellaire Medical Centre (bèi lì ěr yī liáo zhōng xīn) Bellaire Medical Centre offers a rigourously high

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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 International Clinic of Qingdao Municipal Hospital (East) (shì lì yī yuàn dōng yuàn qū guó jì mén zhěn) Opening Hours: 8 am - 12 am, 1 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 Renmin 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

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

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

Services Automotive Services Grease Monkey (yóu hóu qì chē kuài xiū) Premium US-based automobile detailing service, now with two locations in Qingdao! Get your car washed by the pros. 136 Yinchuan Xi Lu (8501-9111 ext. 8020) 油猴汽车快修银川西路136号

Banking Agricultural Bank of China (nóng yè yín háng) (95599) 农业银行 Bank of Communications (jiāo tōng yín háng) (95559) 交通银行 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

=featured in REDSTARGUIDESTM Qingdao =english menu 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 business seeking a foothold in Qingdao.Specialises in esablishment, taxation, cancellation of RO, WOFE etc. Particularly on the startup of business, Serviced Office which offers a registration address, office furniture, an administrative assistant etc. is available. 139-63929799 or 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

Consultancy Ger-Lin Consulting (gé lín zī xún qīng dǎo yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Rm. 612, 6F Jinguang Mansion, 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8597-9039) 格琳咨询青岛有限公司香港中路56号金光大厦6楼612室 Qingdao Overseas Investment Service Centre (qīng dǎo shì wài shāng tóu zī fú wù zhōng xīn) 19F, Huaren Int’l Mansion, 2 (Jia) Shandong Lu (8197-8622) 青岛市外商投资服务中心山东路2号甲华人国际大厦19层 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

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, 1370899-3183) 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

Logistics Nax Logistics (qīng dǎo guó shēng wù liú yǒu xiàn gōng sī) One-stop shop for all of your logistics needs, from relocation to import/export, freight-forwarding to opening representative offices and conducting foreign market research. These people are very good and come highly recommended. Rm. 1316, 220 Yan An San Lu (8389-0366) 青岛国升物流有限公司延安三路220号邮政大厦1316室

Organisations Qingdao International Christian Fellowship QICF is an interdenominational community of Christian expats and their families meeting at 10am every Sunday; in accordance with local regulations, please bring your foreign passport (or for Chinese citizens, proof of marriage to a foreigner). Intercontinental Hotel, 3rd Floor, Auditorium, 98 Aomen Lu, Near the Olympic Sailing Center www. qicf.org, info.qicf@gmail.com

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Apparel Quality Inspection Services China (qīng dǎo ào zé qīng mào yì yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Your people are on the ground to make sure that what you get is what you paid for. Years of experience in fashion and apparel, as well as Western management and long experience in China, make AQISC a smart way to go. 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 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. 2-404, Bldg 10, 3 Xuzhou Lu (8501-7163) www.appex.cn 艾普国际(香港)有限公司徐州路3号10 号楼2-404 Qingdao DKK Glassware Co, Ltd. Rm 523, Saina Business Center Building, 111 Yanji Lu (8588-6885) 青岛活力工艺品有限公司延吉路111号 Qingdao Anderson Internatioal

Co. Ltd (qīng dǎo ān dé sēn guó jì mào yì yǒu xiàn gōng sī) 3F, 30

Fedex Express (lián bāng kuài dì) Bldg. B, 171 Huaian Lu (+800-98818888) 联邦快递淮安路171号B座

Qutangxia Lu (8268-1950) margaret@ anderson-qd.com 青岛安得森国际贸易有限公司青岛市瞿塘峡路30 号科技城3层

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

Qingdao Kinghua International Co,. ltd. (qīng dǎo zhǎn chén guó jì mào yì yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Rm 701, Unit 2, Bldg 1, 61 Yan An San Lu (8362-5890) 青岛展臣国际贸易有限公司延安三路61号一号楼二单元701

Real Estate J & M Realty (shèng jiā bù dòng chǎn). Bldg. B, 204B, World Trade Centre, 6 Xianggang Zhong Lu (83889232, 8591-9859) info@jmrealtyco. com 盛嘉不动产香港中路6号世贸中心B座204B Century 21 Ao Men Shop (21 shì jì bù dòng chǎn qīng dǎo jīn dū jiā méng diàn ào mén lù diàn) With branches throughout the city, there’s a good chance that 21 Century will find the home you need. 136 Aomen Lu 8080-3232, 135 0542-2099 21世纪不动产青岛金都加盟店澳门路店澳门路136号 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) 148 Zhangzhou Lu (8577-9654) sei-meiki@nittei-group. co.jp 青岛莱芙萨卑斯不动产经纪有限公司漳州路148号

Translation REDSTAR Times Media Co. Ltd (hóng xīng shí dài wén huà chuán bō yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Rm.401, Bldg.3, Creative 100, 100 Nanjing Lu (83882269, 8097-0521) www.myredstar. com 红星时代文化传播有限公司南京路100号创意100产业园3号楼401室

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opolis Massive Malaysian Metr Malaysian mega-corporation Sime Darby is to begin construction on a 700km² area in Weifang, the kite capital of China. Said to be one of the largest single property developments done by a foreign firm in the Middle Kingdom, the project was described as, "Massive," and of, "Great potential for many Malaysian companies," by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib, who made his first official visit to China last month. "The milestone iconic project would also involve many other local companies," said Malaysia's Star newspaper, on 6 June. Part of the deal includes clauses for Chinese firms to participate in the development of large scale infrastructure projects taking place in and around Malaysia, including railway development and the Mengkuang Dam project in Penang. Sime Darby are involved in a plethora of industries including plantation and property development, motor manufacturing and healthcare as well as energy and utilities. Some funding will also come from China's investment in an emergency fund for ASEAN states that was set up in May as a way to soften the severity of the economic crisis on the region. The Star (Malaysia), Reuters

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Plans to construct a second airport in Qingdao were completed by Qingdao Liuting International Airport Group last month. The plans outline a new airport that will include an international and domestic transfer centre, and is intended to become the regional hub for air traffic in Shandong Province. Qingdao's current airport is expected to reach full capacity of 16 million passengers per year by 2015. The site plan is now subject to Government approval. centreforaviation.com

Coming Together 2009 - A very busy year for mergers and acquisitions in China Weichai Holdings Group, Shandong Construction Machinery Group and Shandong Auto Industrial Group will merge to form an auto parts maker that will target 100 billion yuan in sales by 2012, up from current cumulative sales of 40 billion yuan. Weichai Holdings is the biggest shareholder in Weichai Power, one of China's biggest heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers. The new venture will be called Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co. There was also talk in early June of a merger between two ailing state owned airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern. Both carriers are currently operating at a loss, but a merger would see them control half of Shanghai's market share, according to China Briefing. Shandong Gold Group's Mining Company Ltd. announced plans to invest 515.9 million yuan in a 70% stake of Guilaizhuang Gold Mine, Linyi City. Shandong Gold has comparative advantages in technology and hopes to reduce production costs at the mine. The group has also received approval to issue 1 billion yuan in corporate bonds to domestic investors. Shandong has been China's largest gold-producing province for over 30 years, and accounted for 21% of China's total output last year. Beijing instituted a policy in March to merge many of China's fragmented industrial companies into much larger entities in order to make them more competitive internationally. Nine industries were cited as requiring more cooperation between groups - mining, media, electrical power, real estate, transport and logistics, finance and insurance, steel and cement, machinery manufacture and food and beverage. China Briefing, People's Daily, tradingmarkets.com, wsj

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er The Sea? Is It A What's That Coming Ov dreaded greenery of Monster? The spectre o's Olympic gda Qin et ups ost alm that ing to rear its aten thre is party last year seems this time rancid head again - but it up to pre-emt led too are s itie QD author southern the r ove its languid journey ne. shoreli dquarters raised Qingdao's emergency hea from Level om blo al alg its alert for an ) in June as 4 (blue), to Level 3 (yellow China Sea rth No the from ns observatio ministration Ad c ani Oce branch of the State covering ing her confirmed that an algal gat 120km of e anc dist a at g win 58km² was bre ing ord acc nd, Isla from Qingdao's Dagong 42km² was It ly. Dai na Chi the The er way, thats a according to Xinhua. Eith d. wee sea of lot

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Beer Firms Sparring ond largest Tsingtao Beer, China's sec regional s an' Jin sed cha brewer, pur n at the beer for 250 million yua tegic stra a beginning of June, in in inta ma to d nde acquisition inte f. tur e hom on nce domina

on June 1. GM filed for bankruptcy was announced tion uisi acq 's eng gzh Ton ected to save domestic y of fending The sale of Hummer is exp on June 2. Despite GM's The move is seen as a wa duction pro fall ere y wh , pan US com the the in s er, the 3,000 job performance, that saw off the threat of Snow Be seeable future. , its Asian will continue for the fore o recently wh r, into debts of over $170bn we bre est larg 's ion nat l showing signs of stil are ns isio another div se cha y've pur se is that the made an offer to and in China "The upside of this purcha promise, with growing dem ber, for Am car r, e we nes 8, bre Chi ed 200 on in oo bas Shandongbroken a long held tab lion autos sold in CHina mil 9.4 of ies. ounced pan ann o car com GM umbrella. 285 million yuan and wh companies buying foreign 1.1 million were under the y the en Yantai wh in y it, e tor don fac .com e a mes Only Nanjing hav intentions to build China Briefing, chinacarti nuts in 2005. pea for G er-M Rov ght bou this year. y've come But here's Tengzheng - the

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a New Links To Kore ning of a new Xinhua reported the ope te between rou go car passenger and ing Weihai, China and Korea, adjoin ngtaek Pyo h north of Qingdao, wit on ced oun ann te, Port. The rou 243 of ce tan dis a ers cov e, 20 Jun nautical miles.

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