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REDSTAR CHRONICLE Google ruffles feathers Google has established agreements with each of the US' four big record labels - Sony BMG, Warner, Universal and EMI - to distribute artist's music via the web in China, in a move that may lever traffic away from domestic service providers.
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Listening to music via the internet is extremely popular, and is the main distribution channel for artists in China. The new scheme operates on an advertising revenue split between Google, Top100.cn and the four record labels. The address for Google's new music service is www.google.cn/music. The superbly organised system allows users to download and listen to the latest releases of international artists, with more comprehensive access than other providers are currently capable of. Google, the world's most-visited website, has struggled to obtain a competitive market share in China, up against the likes of Sina, Sohu and Baidu.
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and included a total of 359km of trenches and 2,232km of natural defenses such as mountains and rivers. This survey is just a small part of a 10 year conservation project aimed at comprehensively mapping the wall to better preserve it in future. "A Great Wall, that had to have been built by a great people," remarked Richard Nixon in 1972, but the most recent study has revealed it to be even greater than previous estimates thought.
The new length of 8,850km is the result of a two-year government mapping survey that utilised infra-red and GPS technologies, which revealed sections that had been covered by sandstorms,
Good, Bad and Ugly On the Court The NBA will team up with local organisations Mengniu (of tainted milk infamy) and Shandong Satellite TV to create the first ever basketball reality TV show this month. Mengniu NBA Basketball Disciple will run for three months, and begin with public tryouts in 64 cities. The most talented individual will be garnered through a series of tests, before he is shipped out to the US for a tryout in the NBA's minor league. The series begins Friday 22 May.
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the new length of 8,850km includes 359km of trenches and 2,232km of natural defences
Meanwhile, the NBA is also teaming up with Tsingtao Beer for another
reality show, Qing Wu Men, to be aired on CCTV-5. This incarnation, though, will try to find China's most promising cheerleading team who, upon the judges' decision will also travel to the US to train with an NBA dance squad. Cheerleading surged in popularity in China following
The project is being carried out by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. Image © asiabest.ca
the 2008 Olympics, and this series begins on 9 May. In slightly less amicable form, Shandong Gold, the province's premier basketball team, received a record breaking fine for violent conduct on the court in its quarter final clash with current champions, the Guangdong Tigers. The total fine of 330,000元 was divided between the two clubs and five individual players. The outbreak came amidst China's basketball governing body's push to bring more contact into the domestic game - China's leagues are often criticised for producing players who are not tough enough for international competition. Shandong Gold lost 126-79.
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Carbon Emission Plans A top Beijing think-tank published an alternative proposal for dealing with global greenhouse gas emissions, which was divulged to the public in early April. Beijing's new plan differs from other carbonreducing schemes, such as the Kyoto Protocol, in that it uses a carbon-per-capita emission quantity, and also takes into account the historical accumulation of carbon emissions to set quantities allowed, and then permits nations to trade portions of those rights internationally. Such a proposal is intended to, "Allow developing countries a larger emissions quota, reflecting their right to develop," according to the China Daily.
The release comes at a time that Beijing appears increasingly aware of its obligations to climate change, working in accord with the IEA at a conference later in April. Under the Kyoto Protocol, developing nations are not required to limit their emissions, and instead can earn money (billions of dollars in China's case) from developed nations, whose companies invest in clean energy projects in the developing country in exchange for 'carbon credits' for their activities at home. According to the Centre for Global Development, China recently passed the US as the world's leading source of greenhouse gases, however its apparent willingness to enter into emission caps suggests acknowledgement of the global problem.
World renowned vintners, Domaines Barons de Rothschild - owners of Chateau Lafite - are developing a vineyard in Yantai in order to capitalise on the increasing popularity of wine in China.
The Grape Wall Of China, a popular blog on this vibrant and developing industry in China, rates Shandong Province highly, noting its comparatively long history of winemaking within China, but predicts difficulties in growing due to the frequent fluctuations between warm and cold weather.
3G technology, currently the most advanced data transfer standard of mobile phone networks officially hit Qingdao last month. Allowing for faster mobile-based web browsing and video conversation, China Mobile's homegrown TD-SCDMA technology is now available in several second and third tier cities including Xiamen, Qinhuangdao and Baoding.
More stimulating packages In the latest financial injection targeted at rejuvenating a flagging economy while reducing China's reliance on exports, the government is investing heavily in the electronics and information industry. Focussing on six areas, specifically 3G phones, integrated circuitry, display technology, digital TV, internet applications and software and information services, the plan intends to stimulate domestic innovation and encourage local companies to stop relying on importing advanced components, such as LCD screens (much of China's current technological industry continues to produce outdated equipment).
Luxury developments to the north
The vineyard will occupy 60 acres of land on Shandong's Penglai Peninsula, approximately 130km directly north of Qingdao city. The area was chosen after a nationwide search, as "It proved to be the most promising area to produce a great wine, in terms of both its climatic and geological conditions," according to a statement by the Bordeaux-based firm.
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In the midst of the global financial crisis FDI in the sector slumped considerably, with demand for Chinese electronics down 10.4% from the same period the year before.
Anemia of the State Meanwhile, Jiangsu Baolong Group has started the construction of a RMB2bn resort in Haiyang, Yantai. The resort will occupy just under 1km² and contain five-star hotels, shopping complexes and indoor aquatic centres. Baolong, whose English name is Powerlong, are also heavily investing in Chengyang, Qingdao, and their 700,000m² entertainment plaza is due for completion later this year. Image Š picasaweb.com
A new English-language daily will grace newsstands across the country from now until forever, providing thankful respite from the current daily, and lots of sanctioned critical analysis on global events. The Global Times' English version will be distributed internationally, and "Cover the world from a Chinese perspective and reflect the standpoints and opinions of Chinese people on significant international issues," said Xinhua.
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Friday 15 May-Bonk
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Top track - Gifted Children Sounds Like - The Hives... on steroids AND sildenafil citrate. The headline rock n' roll act of the month - Bonk - are energetic to the point of explosion, a crazy Norwegian export of unabashed punk rock, with chins hairier than Moses Hazy (the first Scandinavian troupe to grace REDSTAR Live), and a presence that makes trendsetting Norse moshpit-generators Turbonegro look timid by comparison. Bonk was founded by Andreas Grotterud and Leif Koren, two hippies of the Oslo punk scene, in 2001. This is their second visit to China, and their second experience touring with The Subs (see below). In 2004, the same year that they released debut album Western Soul, the band came to the Middle Kingdom for a number of dates that included that summer's MIDI festival. The album was hailed as both a "Sonic beating," and "The sound of fuzz-guitars killing a boy band," in local press, a reputation the band were only too willing to uphold, having already declared the album the 'antithesis to American Idol'. It truly is an audio assault, reminiscent of iconic punk acts such as The Cramps and The Vandals, but
defiantly original and modern in its use of structural ideas and swooping vocal lines. The band pay homage to their Chinese experience on track 4, Ni Hao Mama. Drawing on influences as disparate as Tamla Motown, Norwegian death-punk and The Who, they constitute the sound of a culture hell-bent on putting litter into bins and the rock into punk. In the band’s short history, they have been nominated as Best Newcomers at the Alarm Awards (Norway), been reviewed by Playboy magazine and played in front of an audience of 20,000 fans. Visit www.thedamallamas.com to see a video of Bonk at MIDI in 2004
This band are incredible. Pure live sets that are wild like skinny, vitriol, they are the pop equivalent leather-clad primates at feeding time of nails on a chalkboard, and like noand an exceedingly rare experience one else in the Chinese music scene, in the Middle Kingdom. Inspired they demand your utmost attention. by bands such as the Hives, the And they are recognised outside of Sonics and Fugazi, the band formed the PRC, having built up venerable in 2002, with vocalist Kang Mao, a connections swooning and all over rambunctious Europe. hipster who From - Beijing They snatches Sounds Like - At The Drive In played random notes festivals across Scandinavia out of the air like a gibbon pinching and continental Europe in 2005 and berries off a bush, and whose never2006. They've been on the cover of less-than aberrant tunes are dolefully Rolling Stone China (January 2007). matched by the sporadic bursts They've sold out self-produced EPs of distortion that emanate from across China, and been featured in Wu Hao's guitar. Please put your travel guide The Insider's Guide To hands together too for drummer Shi Beijing in 2007 and 2008. They are Xudong, who has already graced both kind of a big deal. MAX 08 and REDSTAR Live with ♥Guai Li♥ and PK14, in March and Simply put, The Subs' screaming September of 2008 respectively. garage-punk is the most sought after REDSTAR Live, rock experience in the country. The 15 May 7:30pm band has risen quickly through the info@myredstar.com rock ranks based on their riotous
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Thursday 21 May Bandapart This Copenhagen-based experimental jazz outfit are making all the right moves on their ascendancy in Europe - prior to this tour the group, comprised of guitarist Jakob Bro, bassist Jonas Westergaard, drummer Jeppe Gram and existentially-monikered Soren Kjærgaard on wurlitzer, have shared musicians with the Danish Royal Symphony Orchestra, studios with Bill Frisell and stages with the Danish Royal Theatre. The band describes its music as "A constantly varying journey through a colourful sound landscape," but such subjective generalisation does little to capture the nuance of their compositions in words. Eclectic and etherial, the band craft a minimalist soundscape through their songs - the majority of which are written by Kjærgaard - allowing delicate layers of sustained single notes or subtly tweaked arpeggios
to juxtapose with electronically generated audio tinkering. Rarely is the ear bombarded with more conflicting and questionable notes than it can comfortably handle, as is commonly the case with avant-garde music. Charismatic, elegant and thoughtful, the group value control, developing ideas throughout a piece's progression and rejecting the use of chordal cliche or predictable passages, while still persisting to deliver music of such organic simplicity that it is difficult not to be completely enraptured. There's more than a little Asian influence on tracks such as Christianshavn, where evocative chromatic string patterns swoop longingly between bursts of staccato violin. Their genre-defining nature was summed up in a quote by Denmark's Gaffa Magazine: “Bass, guitar, drums and keyboards are instruments equally suitable to rock and jazz, and Bandapart operates constantly in the borderland between the two.”
Two contemporary jazz bands from Denmark take to the massive stage at Qingdao Concert hall this month, namely Bandapart and Emile De Waal +.
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If Bandapart is experimental, then Emil De Waal + is positively otherworldly. Firstly, there is a Mr. Emile De Waal in the band, but the band's name is his, followed by a 'plus' symbol. And despite the fact that he represents the percussion contingent of the act, his job is not maintaining the rhythm. Rhythmic metre is provided by the computer to his left, and the drums are his improvisational tool. An incredibly physical drummer, the violence and passion with which he demolishes the drum skins is positively Dionysian. Though turned down in the recordings, the thunderous, Thor-like lashings are still dominant, injecting the pieces with the emotion that the purely electronic music would lack. De Waal plays with Swedish multi-instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren, and Bandapart's primary composer Soren Kjærgaard. Together, the music produced is something truly original, compositions in which ideas come before musical theory. Elements of Daft Punk ebb through in some of the samples, but the samples repeat over a much longer period of time, and use much darker, more exotic scales, conjuring a somewhat less gregarious and dance-friendly product. This music entirely defines words.
Listen to a sample track at thedamallamas.com Qingdao Concert Hall, 1 Lanshan Lu. 21 May Extra special thanks to Jon Campbell and Ygtwo Productions
East-West Quartet Peter Scherr, of Hong Kong-based Creative Music In China brings a new jazz troupe to Qingdao, this time boasting an incredible and unique fusion of Oriental and Occidental - Wu Na on guqin, Xu Fengxia on guzheng and Didier Petit on cello. Anyone interested in a divine and soul-refreshing clash of improvisational music will find nothing better than this anywhere in China. This will be a unique evening for lovers of the arts.
Qingdao Concert Hall, 1 Lanshan Lu. 15 May 7:30pm
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Shandong's Buddhist relics Marcus Murphy Photos © Marcus Murphy
‘No, a true seeker could not accept any teachings, not if he sincerely wished to find something.’ – Herman Hesse, Siddhartha
In 399CE a Chinese Buddhist monk named Făxiăn 法显 (ca. 337 – ca. 422), set out from China for the Indian subcontinent, in search of original Buddhist scriptures. His journey took place several hundred years after Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, walked the Earth, and only a couple of hundred years after his translated texts had first reached China by way of the Silk Road. More than a decade later, on the return journey by way of sea, he and his crew were aiming for the modern day Guangdong area but overshot their destination and instead landed at China’s largest seaside mountain, Laoshan (For those unfortunate unacquainted, Laoshan is the beautiful 1,000m heap of pink-granite boulders and coniferous trees that lies just 30km east of the Qingdao CBD). Geographically speaking, China and India may be in close proximity, but throughout recorded history the overlap of their cultural spheres has been relatively minute (largely because of the Himalaya Mountains, China's 'Southern Great Wall'). Nevertheless, the single strongest cultural export from India to the Middle Kingdom has been Buddhism. With its renunciation of worldly possessions and encouragement of meditation and asceticism, Buddhism was a relatively convenient
fit with the mysticism of Daoists. In contrast, Confucianism, with its focus on maintaining righteousness, ancestral worship, rituals and hierarchies was not such an easy match, at first anyways. Neo-Confucianism, which came about in the Song Dynasty (960-1279CE), harmonised elements of all three.
Buddhism has been the single largest cultural export from India to the Middle Kingom
Today in China, the ideas of Siddhartha may not hold as much political clout as before and the number of adherents is unclear, but its lasting influences are omnipresent and, alongside breakneck capitalism, it seems to find a niche well worth filling. While modern-day manifestations in Qingdao may consist mostly of wooden Buddhas bobbing their head on your taxi’s dashboard, a robe-swathed monk sipping on a Green Tea Frappacino or accompanying a friend to Zhanshan temple to pray for a spouse, there are some extremely significant and timeless artifacts found etched into stone all across Shandong. If looking to catch an authentic experience this 'Vesak'/佛诞日/ Buddha’s Birthday, which is celebrated on May 2nd this year in China, take advantage of the amazing weather and check them out this month!
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no one can deny the subtle magnificence in the soft grins of the Bodhisattvas
The ‘Lost Buddhas’ of Qingzhou Spare yourself a twoday train ride to the Terracliché Warriors of Xi'an when an equally significant 20th century archaeological discovery lies just a few hours west of Qingdao in a quiet, historic city called Qingzhou. In 1996, construction workers were levelling a new soccer field when they chanced upon 400 stone Buddhist sculptures neatly buried in an east-westerly direction within a 9m by 7m pit. Most were carved out of local limestone and were commissioned by local gentry and landlords as early the first-half of the 6th century (almost 1000 years before Michelangelo finished his
masterpiece, David). Their significance lies not only in their recording of sculpture styles during a peak of Buddhist influence in China, but also in the mystique behind their inexplicable burial. Most scholars suggest an iconoclastic burial (a majority were discovered beheaded) more than 800 years ago during the reign of one of many local emperors or landlords that instigated a purging of Buddhism and other ‘barbarian’ imports, while others allege destruction during warfare or even a natural disaster. However, no one can deny the subtle magnificence in the soft grins of the Bodhisattvas and their intricately detailed robes, while some still bare flakes of gold and shadings of paint. Given that Buddhism is not generally viewed as being spread across China by the sharp end of a sword (Buddhism actually spread faster throughout the Yellow River area following the chaos of the Sixteen Kingdoms as well as the Southern and Northern Dynasties (304-589CE) which had a greater destabilising
effect in the north), the ‘Lost Buddhas’ certainly may be one of the world’s oldest solid testaments to what beauty can be produced when different cultures fuse. While about a third of the stelaes and busts are currently globetrotting museums in Australia, UK and Singapore, the remaining 50 pieces (chabuduo) are permanently housed in the Qingzhou Municipal Museum. Qingzhou is now a suburb of Weifang, but was the administrative capital of the Laoshan/Qingdao and greater Shandong area for quite some time. Faxian spent several years here translating his newly acquired scriptures and went on to record China’s oldest surviving travelogue (which can be found easily online). Well venerated within China, the museum sits on the eastern edge of town and also contains the oldest surviving civil examination papers, dating back to the Ming Dynasty when stacks of Confucian texts would be tediously memorised and regurgitated by those wishing to climb the bureaucratic ladder. Nearby, Tuoshan (驼山/Humpback mountain) and Yunmenshan (云门山/Cloudgate mountain) are littered with Buddhist grottoes carved as early as the Northern Zhou (577-581CE) and Tang Dynasties (613-907CE). The largest Buddha statue in Shandong is located here and stands 7m high. Most still remain out in the open air or behind cages and are difficult to get to without a local guide. Qingzhou can be reached within three hours by a 33元 train ride and taxis from the train station to the museum will run you about 25元.
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Crawling above Jinan’s skyline is the easily accessible ‘Thousand Buddha Mountain,’ where many temples and stone-carvings are perched amongst pines on what makes for a pleasant day hike.
Economic crises putting a crimp on your travel funds? The oldest indigenous artifacts in the downtown area of Qingdao may only date back to the early 20th century, but they certainly merit a visit. Zhanshan Temple, located in the green oasis around Zhongshan Park, was built in 1934 and is the youngest of its type constructed within the Tiantai (天台宗) sect. You can enter through the south gate on Zhiquan Lu, taking in a seven level pagoda, which during the past year was matched in height by an impressive, brightly-coloured bell tower. Wandering down the hill is a gated complex of shrines and traditionally-styled halls occupied by the few-dozen in-residence monks. With the recent construction of a few large shrines, a daytime stroll
A nice vista of the city centre waits at the top. Just outside of Jinan, the Four Gates Pagoda stands as one of the oldest stone pagodas in China (c.611AD). At nearby Taishan (70km from Jinan) pilgrims have flocked to Lingyan Temple for centuries making it one of the most historically important Buddhist meccas for pious Chinese. It once was home to over 500 Buddhist monks.
Zhanshan Temple was built in 1934 and is the youngest of its type constructed within the Tiantai sect
For private tours to any of the above mentioned areas, contact Marcus of Qingdao 山水 Adventures at murphmarc@gmail.com or visit the website www. qingdaossadventures.com to join the mailing list for other ‘off-the-beaten-path’ expeditions in the area.
culture 17 set to the beats of cranes and hammers provides a jarring acoustic backdrop for the monks chanting the mantra, Om mani padme hum (or 嘛呢叭咪 哞/An Mání Bāmī Hōng in Chinese). Qingdao’s municipal museum hosts an impressive collection of Shandong Buddhist relics, including two 5.7m high Buddhas from just outside of Jinan. During the Japanese occupation, their heads went amiss somewhere between Qingdao and Jinan as Imperial soldiers attempted to send them home as war treasures. The museum is full of mostly Shandong artifacts, including everything from Neolithic jade jewelry to protest banners from the May 4th movement and rotating exhibits (now, Qin Dynasty decorative blocks; soon, ornamental fans). Qingdao Museum: 27 Língméi Lu/ 梅岭路27号
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2009 is to end on a high for Qingdao, despite the global economic collapse. This is the resounding conclusion of a thoroughly in-depth study entitled China40, conducted by real estate forecasters at Jones Lang LaSalle, in which forty of China's most promising burgeoning metropolises were put under the microscope for a comprehensive analysis of what their future holds. As briefly mentioned in last month's REDSTAR, a breadth of cities - 275 in total - were analysed in detail. The 40 cities were shortlisted on the basis of a sieving process, taking into account a range of demographic, economic, business and technological market indicators. In addition, there is considerable attention drawn to three key factors which will make or break potential investors; labour skills and access to qualified labour, infrastructure investment strategies and Government policy. "Government policy forms one of three main categories of variables on how each city was evaluated. Cities under an active government policy to be developed as a hub or region, or that have a preferential policy focus on certain industries would fall into the classification," said Michael Kilbaner, Head of Research.
Study says Qingdao's future is bright Neil Bhullar Photos Š Eric Blocher
Qingdao is one such city - it has numerous industry parks, two of which are the Hi-Tech Industry Development Zone (QNHIDZ) and the Economic and Technology Development Zone (QETDZ), that comprise the extended Jiaozhou Bay Project, a massive development that intends to see the entire area surrounding Jiaozhou Bay becoming a single, unified economic hub. Note also the focus on Hi-Tech - like Dalian to the north, a combination of factors, including unsurpassed logistics access and access to a comparatively cheap and welleducated labour force (including a high aptitude for the languages of neighbouring Asian states) make Qingdao very appealing to investors. Nike, Mitsubishi, GE, Coca-Cola and Durex have sizable operations in Qingdao, but it seems Dalian has landed the holy grail of hi-tech investment: Intel have opted to put a US$2.5bn microchip manufacturing plant there, representing its biggest investment outside of the US, making Dalian the biggest chip-producing region in Asia in the process.
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Getting Results Immediately, the conclusion that bears the most weight regards the position of the China 40 as a whole, given the current economic climate: "The global recession is causing demand to soften in Tier 2 and 3 office markets over the short term, but the effects are not as pronounced as in Tier 1 cities, as [Tier 2 and 3 cities] are less developed and their economies more focussed on the domestic market," states the report. While this may seem difficult to believe at the moment, with so many small and medium-sized Korean and Japanese enterprises vanishing overnight, China's inherent advantages remain present and a shift of focus from export-related enterprise to services and the development of the domestic economy will see a return of office occupiers in the near future - in fact some estimates suggest that as soon as the end of this year, Qingdao will see a resurgence. At the forefront of the study are indicators of what the future holds in three main sectors: Retail, office and logistics (residential real estate fluctuations are seen as being directly responsive to the fluctuations of these commerce-driving factors). In the retail sector, Changsha, Wuhan and Wenzhou are tipped to be the most successful
Government policy is a major category in defining how each city is evaluated over the next 10 years. The former two are in the midst of a vast infrastructure overhaul, that will see a. Changsha become the definitive transport hub of Hunan Province and b. Wuhan, already one of China's most populous metropolises, absorb eight of its satellite cities. It is interesting to note that currently, of the forty cities covered, Qingdao has the third-highest concentration of luxury retailers - note Hisense Plaza, Crowne Plaza and Sunshine Mall - whose extensive presence here owes a debt to the city's vibrant tourism industry. Regarding office space, Qingdao is in the midst of a massive percentage increase in Grade-A facilities - the IMC Centre, Capland and Shangri-La Centre Office Tower being the most important embodiments of this growth, but in real terms, the sheer volume of increase in Chengdu, Wuhan
and Dalian will see them better placed to attract businesses requiring this type of space. Three other cities stand out further still, despite numerical deficiencies - Tianjin, Nanjing and Chongqing all have government policies that are encouraging international banks to situate in their cities, and are proximate to venerable institutes of higher education, the main reasons that they are labelled the winners in this category. But, predictably, it is the logistics sector in which Qingdao rises above the rest of the pack, and along with Chengdu, the only portion of the study where reasonable comparisons can be drawn between second and first tier cities - at the end of 2008, there was almost as much Grade-A real estate for logistical operations in Qingdao as in Beijing and as of 2007, Qingdao was hosting shipping conglomerates such as P&O, Maersk, Cosco and Pan Asia. On a separate note: Why is Chengdu ranked so highly? Answer - the city close to China's heart is making a play to becoming the gateway to the west of China (an endeavour that the central Government has, with more than an iota of historical irony dubbed the 'Go West' policy). The rail storage base under construction in Chengdu will be the biggest in Asia upon its completion.
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What the future holds The importance of this study cannot be overstated. One of the few foreign real estate organisations to obtain such information, the study will not only assist investors from all over the globe, but by making information available to fringe companies, direct them too. Indeed, recent articles in Time Magazine have touted China's attitude to the global economic downfall as being like a mad shopper in a worldwide sale. The Middle Kingdom has made vast loans to Russia and Brazil in exchange for
future oil consideration, and continued its forays into Africa, buying more in commodities such as copper and aluminium than it can reasonably expect to use over the coming years, which, combined with China's faux play for a new global currency, prompted some commentators to suggest that they were gearing up for a new metal-backed IMF dollar. Here, the future's bright. The future's red.
Current Qingdao Real Estate News The most talked-about developments in Qingdao right now are the three large scale projects - namely the IMC Centre (Shandong's tallest building), the Capland Centre and the Shangri-La Centre Office Tower, which will all come online by mid-2010. In a year that is seeing an unprecedented drop in investment levels, direct impact on Qingdao was heavy at the start of 2009. Office tenants vacated en masse, forcing landlords to lower their rates (the average dropped to 2.6元/m²/ day). But, “Although demand in general has decreased across the board, the Qingdao real estate market does not face the oversupply issues seen in other major cities and displayed resilience in certain sectors as we entered the second quarter of 2009. We are seeing office tenants opting to take the opportunity to upgrade to newer and better quality buildings at competitive rates, relocate into cheaper buildings, or bargain with their existing landlords for better terms,” said Jeff Weidenborner, Managing Director of Jones Lang LaSalle's Qingdao office. Qingdao's industrial market has definitely been affected by the global financial crisis. The overall vacancy rate of high-quality logistics warehouses rose to 26.7%. To attract tenants in the first quarter, and bonded and non-bonded warehouse owners have lowered their asking rentals to 0.6元/m²/day (9.1% decrease) and 0.74 元/m²/day (6.3%) respectively. The Chengyang District government has also introduced a series of policies to support the existing business through the financial storm, including a cut on land-use taxes. New projects include the initiation of QNHIDZ and a new, Grade-A ProLogis warehouse. In the retail sector, many more projects are expected to be completed in 2009, not only in Qingdao’s city centre, but also in Chengyang and Huangdao, creating an estimated additional new supply of 536,625m² and intensifying retail competition. For example, Powerlong Plaza, with 400,000m², and Marina City, with 200,000m², will both be completed in the third quarter of 2009, and Capland Centre, with 38,000m², will be completed at the end of the year. Qingdao's retail market is expected to face fiercer competition in the future. Special thanks to Jones Lang LaSalle for consultation on this piece.
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Lunch Specials Keep the 'recession' off your waistline
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As we all adjust to life in a cooler economic climate, there are still plenty of opportunities to take advantage of Qingdao's smorgasbord of exceptional dining options - especially at lunch! Sympathetic restaurateurs have recently upped the city's quota of imminently affordable taste treats to help you keep your midday standards high while saving up for the return of the salad days. From exotic Italian pastas to Japanese staples, Qingdao lunches are tailored to every taste and budget. Read on to find your flavour.
Conspicuous consumption (50元 and up) Pasta Fresca da Salvatore 80元
La Villa 55元
Salvatore's signature handmade pastas, pizzas and salads combine for a lunch that could be split between two dieting diners, but is really best enjoyed solo. If you're ready to splash out in style, a gourmet menu of scallops or chicken with homemade dessert is also available, at 150元. 1F Huangjin Plaza, 20 Xianggang Zhong Lu 8502-5647
With sun streaming into what feels like the coolest living room in town, and subtly dancy house or sol coming through the stereo, lunch offerings at La Villa make for a great escape from the toils of the office. Choose among pizzas and pastas (lasagne? ok!) with soup or salad and beverage. 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu 8388-6833
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Hengbo 70元 It's really that impressive - 70元 for a many-course meal of edible Asian art, followed up with a plate of melt-in-your-mouth sushi (or a stewed quail if you prefer). The drive out towards Shilaoren almost makes it feel like a vacation! Hengbo's perfect when a) you want to be impressed; c) you have that little bit of extra time to enjoy your meal; and c) you don't want to pay over 100元/person. This just in - it's available for dinner, too! 87 Xianggang Dong Lu 8801-1080 Noboru 68元 If you're due an all-you-can-eat sushi fix and don't want to compromise on cost or quality, Noboru's the place to be. Just remember to focus your attention on the sushi, maki, and handrolls - the pictorial expanse of other Japanese morsels can be yours for 158元 (and, with beer and sake included, is a worthy dinner venture). 2F Building A, Hai Qing Hotel, 11 Donghai Zhong Lu 8596-9888
Yamuna 68元 The buffet dishes may sometimes reach east of the Subcontinent in flavour and presentation, but if there's any semblance of Indian dining, 68元 is cool for an all-you-can-eat. Just keep reminding them to put out more bread. Thursdays, buffet admission gets you a free pass for later! 2F Building A, Hai Qing Hotel, 11 Donghai Zhong Lu 8596-9888
Delicious circle (20-49元) Shengshan 30-45元 Whether you opt for brain-healthy and delicious grilled mackerel, über-indulgent Japanese curry with fried pork, an assortment of sushi cuts, tempura veggies or udon, they're all served with wee Japanese appetisers like stewed radish and
miso soup and potato salad. If you find a Japanese joint open at lunch, they probably have some of these set menus on hand. Shengshan is a personal favourite: 6 Chenghai San Lu 8592-2477
Cassani 25元 A 25元 home-baked ciabatta sandwich and side salad from a joint that's become synonymous with trendy Italian dining? Fantastic. The only question is whether to get it in their chic bistro with some oh-so-creamy Cassani gelato, or take advantage of the free delivery (on orders of 4 or more) and stay chained to the desk. 90-yi Minjiang Lu 8581-8263 The Diner 35元 Choose from a selection of Asian-tinted plates with rice, fried eggs and black tea at 25元, or combine a sandwich, pasta or salad with soup for 35元. The tuna comes highly recommended, and is served with a soda. 33 Donghai Xi Lu 8577-2051
Fatema 40元 'Thali' (Hindi for 'plate') is an extremely common means of vittle delivery in India, invariably containing an assortment of curries, pulses, rice and bread. Shamim's thalis are no exception, served with any chicken (or vegetarian) dish on the menu. We recommend the jalfrezi, for that spicy noontime boost. 10 Gutian Lu 137 3099 4178
Free Lunch (0-19元) jiān bĭng guŏ zī 2-5元 A standby when times get tough (or you're pressed for time), but bring some moist towelettes! These crepe-like contraptions come loaded with frybread, lettuce, hoisin sauce, chilies and optional sausage. Identifiable by the big round hotplate. lā miàn 5元; kǎo ròu Spaghetti's not-so-distant ancestor is available all over town, typically served in beef broth. Xinjiang joints (with green colouring and Arabic script) are particularly reliable for exceptional noodles. Just look for the 面 character repeated several times on the menu, and prices well below 10元. Many also have barbecue (look for charcoals out front), and 1元 should snag you a hearty skewer.
liāng pí 3-5元 Thin noodle-like strips of a rice flour preparation, tossed in sesame/peanut sauce, garlic, coriander and chili oil. As a 'cold dish', liang pi is praised for its rejuvenating benefits. Also available as wheat noodles (liāng miàn); in either case, never eat this deliciously potent snack before an intimate meeting. 'gài fàn' 7-10元 Many hole-in-the-wall and homestyle eateries will offer a portion of traditional Chinese dishes, served over a big plate of rice (gai fan). Yu xiang rou si is particularly well-loved, with its tantalisingly sweet spicy goodness smothered over bits of pork and capsicum. Look for 盖饭.
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Active Wear Warm-weather fashion, for kids
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While warmer weather finds many adults breaking for the air-conditioned comfort of office buildings and the occasional patio dinner, it is also the time many (most?) kids yearn for with its schedule-free mystique and accommodating outside temperatures. To help your kids stay super cool while lapping up sunshine and adventure, pick up some of these essentials from shops around the city! We’ve got them covered, head to toe.
Helmet
Trousers
A must-have for any age, especially when skating, ‘blading or biking! (Available at Decathlon, Carrefour and Jusco from around 199元.)
Versatility is key, whether runningjumping-climbing or treasure hunting or anything else. It’s hard to do better than the cool comfort of these transformable, combed organic cotton cargo trousers (Decathlon, 129元).
Hat One of the best possible ways to protect your eyes, face and neck from the sun’s UV rays. (Available all over town; as shown at Decathlon, starting at 29元.)
Sunglasses Crucial for any cool kit! It’s never too early to start protecting your eyes. Get a pair that the kids will want to wear all the time, and they’ll be lookin good for years to come. (Sport styles available at Decathlon and Hisense Plaza; as shown at Decathlon, starting at 49元.)
Sandals We’re not talking about house shoes! You want something that can go anywhere and do anything. Many athletic shoe brands have caught on to sport sandals’ utility, and in addition to the great lowcost variety at Decathlon (from 29元) you can find them at Nike outlets inside Jusco and Mykal. For the record, Crocs are still the most comfortable footwear around! (Jusco, from 229元).
Wheels
Shirts Out with the long sleeves! T-shirts are the way forward, whether polos (decent designs at Decathlon from 79元) or straight-up. If you’re looking for quality and unique design, stop by MyMai inside La Villa and explore the selection of Beijing-crafted Plastered T’s, for children and adults (98元).
Rollerblades have really taken off in China, with groups meeting regularly in open spaces like the Jusco plaza and Music Square (Decathlon, from 299元). Skateboards are bigger and bigger too, and extremely reasonable at 99元 (Decathlon again). Trucks, struts, cuts and scrapes cost extra.
Check out the Kids International Products Expo at the Qingdao International Convention Centre, 29 May to 1 June.
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Wo Qu Taidong Măi Dongxi Pedestrian fashion
Qingdao ladies know: for excellent fashion at low prices, Taidong’s ‘Walking Street’ (pedestrian shopping area) is the city’s largest shopping district, spanning 1000m between Yan-an-san Lu and Weihai Lu. Malls like Wal-Mart, Wanda square, Liqun group, Baixin shoes, and Suning electronics centre anchor an enormous number of clothing shops, boasting a huge array of styles and prices. Men and women of all ages (alright, especially young women) can find much of what they need for the perfect ensemble.
Scene on the street: Seven Cat Kiss - Girls’ T-shirts, pants, jeans, skirts and coats, all designed in-house by this Qingdao-native fashion company, and rendered in comfortable, wearable fabrics. 70-350元.
KAMA Classic - Sells skirts (high quality cotton and linen, perfect for Summer) along with T-shirts, trousers and jeans for men and women. Their recent colours tend toward ochre and red, and their style is known in China as free-form, simple, and the boldly individualistic. Understandably aimed at young urban adults. 100-300元. There are two shops on Taidong walking street.
S. DEER - Primarily focused on women’s casualwear, with a selection of understated skirts, pants, and shirts (typically with a few items for men as well). S. DEER attracts a community of customers who enjoy a style uncluttered by bright colours and outlandish accessories, targeted to 20-35-year old professionals. S. DEER employs a palette of forest greens, greys and white. 150-400元. Two shops on
Walking Street; locations throughout the city.
Kappa - A terrific spot for sportswear, from shirts and shorts to shoes and sports bags, for a variety of activity and ages. Designs reflect the utility of sporting without sacrificing vogue, oomph, or taste. 298-500元. COC Tree - Children’s leisure clothing, including girl/boy’s t-shirts, pants, jacket, and girl’s skirts, with an emphasis on ages 6-18. Instill a sense of style from the beginning! 50-200元.
J-Treit - Sells formal suits, shirts, neckties and belt with refined craftsmanship targeting middleincome businessmen. Shirts 200-250元; suits 600-700元.
SanFu - An excellent option for young women, adding underwear and beach pants to the regular litany of shirts, skirts, etc. Also boasts cosmetics, purses, belts, and slippers. Leisure and style at very affordable prices. 30-100元.
Vinsor - Predominantly a women’s shoeshop (with a few offerings for the lads), high heel shoes, leisure shoes, and boots are Vinsor’s stock in trade. Their target audience is 20-35, with prices 200-500元. Not big on fashion, but still looking for great deals? Taidong night market starts around 5:30pm and lasts until about 10pm. Here you’ll find clothing at unheard of prices (generally 20-50元), bags (20-40 元), shoes (<50元), jewelry (5-30元), and much more. Good bargains can be had if you are willing to take the time to look around. The market gets very crowded so be careful of your belongings while shopping. By bus from the CBD: #2, #218, #222, #232, #304
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Four words
Zŏu mā guān huā 走马观花 走马 zŏu mă - gallop or trot along on horseback 观 guān - see, look at 花 huā - flower
"Looking at flowers while riding a horse." There was once a handsome young scholar who would have been a fine catch if not for his lame legs. Though already in his twenties, he could not find a bride, for no one wanted to marry a cripple. In a nearby village lived a beautiful young woman with silky black hair and porcelain skin. Because of her one physical flaw—an unfortunate harelip—she too had not been approached by any suitors.
Feeling the two were a perfect match, a resourceful matchmaker cleverly arranged a meeting for the young hopefuls. She told the man to dress in his finest clothes and ride on horseback past the girl. Separately, she instructed the girl to stand in the garden and hold a pomegranate blossom, strategically poised in front of her lips. As the man rode past the fair maiden, he was beguiled by her beauty and demure gesture. The girl, meanwhile, was taken with the young man as he galloped by on horseback, sitting tall and proud in the saddle like a distinguished official. When the matchmaker informed her of the young man's proposal, the girl was elated.
Vesper Stockwell Image © Vesper Stockwell
The wedding ceremony went on without a hitch, as the groom was carried on a decorated sedan and the bride's face was cloaked in a red veil. It wasn't until later that night in the bedchamber when he finally lifted her veil to reveal her cleft lip, and she discovered the way he hobbled on his legs. "You deceived me!" The bride exclaimed. "It seems the matchmaker deceived both of us to bring us together," the groom replied grimly. "Telling me to look at flowers while riding a horse." In the end, though, they accepted one another's imperfections. The origin of this four-word idiom, or chéngyŭ (成语), dates back to the Tang dynasty poet Meng Jiao (孟郊).
Although very poor and lacking in social connections, Meng Jiao was talented and determined to pass the national examination on his own merits. Though he failed several times, he refused to give up. At nearly 50 years old, he finally passed the exam. Exhilarated, he took off on horseback, charging through the city and taking in the beautiful spring view. He wrote a poem to depict the happy occasion, the last two lines of which read: "春风得意马蹄疾，一日看尽长安花" "Galloping on horseback in the spring breeze, I have seen in one day, all the flowers in Chang'an." The phrase, 'zou ma guan hua' was later extracted from the couplet. Paired with versions of the more colourful story above, the phrase gradually came to refer to gaining a superficial understanding from a fleeting glance or limited observation. In other words: skimming the surface.
Example: 跟团旅游就是走马观花地看。 Gēn tuán lŭ yóu jìu shì zŏu mă guān huā dė kàn. Vacationing with a tour group is just like 'looking at flowers while riding a horse'.
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Class of Your Own Get on Board!
Susan Socrates Image © Wei Ke
a picture on the board is more direct than a long explanation if you can’t draw, remind students that you’re teaching English, not art
Whether it’s black, white, or too scratched to use, don’t leave your students staring at a blank slate. Add to any lesson plan by using the board to its fullest. While planning lessons, think about the visual effect the board can provide. With a little effort, you can make sure that everything fits and is organised, even if 'artistic' is beyond your ambition. Stop wasting paper with so many handouts. Try switching to board presentations, while teaching your students to make notes for themselves. It’s a good idea to save one end of your board, sectioned off, for new vocabulary. As the class progresses, you may be writing and erasing words continuously. Be sure to move the new or more important words to the side list. At the end of the class, you can review this list with the students. Should the surface be too damaged for writing, use it like a bulletin board, taping things to it that you’ve printed out beforehand - or have paper, a marker and tape ready. Get students up and moving by having them come to the board to write. Those students who strongly resist may just need your standing next to them, discreetly coaching them through their spelling. Younger students can come up to touch correct answers. Writing on the board is NOT the same as writing on a piece of paper. Before your first time to teach, try it out. Practice your own writing to make sure it’s clear. Be consistent with capital and small letters. Print is usually easier to read, though your best bet is to ask for feedback from the students. Colored chalk is fun
but make sure the back row can still see it. Pictures drawn on the board can be more direct than long explanations. If you can’t draw, just remind your students that you’re teaching English, not art. Actually, the worse the drawings, the funnier and easier they’ll be for the students to remember. Be careful with mistakes, but laugh them off when you make them. Bring notes of what you plan to put on the board; however, when in doubt, ask the students to look up the correct spelling for you. When students don’t understand, writing the words may help to clarify what you’ve just said. Try writing the correct answer before you ask the
question. Just don’t let them use the board as a crutch. If they’re waiting to read all the answers without having to remember for themselves, try writing answers and then erasing them before getting the students to answer. Get the whole class brainstorming, writing the students’ answers on the board. They’ll feel special to see their words put up for everyone to see. Some classrooms have PowerPoint facilities, but using the board can be a much more interactive tool between teachers and students. As an end of class filler, erase everything you’ve written and then challenge the students to remember what was there before.
Use your board, but always get the students to do the erasing. You can’t teach if you’re overdosing on chalk dust or marker fumes.
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26 hundred schools
Good good study study Kongzi, Laozi and the importance of learning Gar Kerbel (戴岭)
Daodejing: Chapter 41 When the top student hears of the Way, He works diligently and puts it into action. When the middle student hears of the Way, It seems there, and then it doesn't seem there. When the lowest student hears of the Way, He laughs big. But if he didn't laugh, it couldn't have been the Way.
Analects of Confucius: Book 16, Chapter 9 The junzi holds three things in awe: He respects the Will of Heaven. He looks up to Great Men. He is mindful of the words of sages. The xiaoren neither knows the ways of Heaven nor pays it respect. He derides Great Men and completely ignores the words of sages.
Once upon a time, the groundbreaking scholar Fung Yu-Lan said that all of Chinese philosophy shares the same goal: to seek "sageliness within and kingliness without," to have the perfect balance between being outwardly a model society member and inwardly a spiritually-advanced individual. The great philosophers strove for both. And to some degree this is a problem which we all face as individuals. In our social lives, can we live out higher truths? So often we are forced to sacrifice in order to "get ahead." Do we really need to shave to go to work? Why not wear shorts? The sage knows how to manage all levels of truth. The first problem is that few can attain this ideal. The second problem is that the great teachers tend to disagree on how to attain it. However, one thing which they do share is the manner in which they speak of it. They teach in the same style. A comparison of passages in The Analects of Confucius and the Daodejing illustrates the point. Note that both clearly delineate that there are those who understand... and those who don't. Both teachers make clear that some, by whatever twist of fate, simply will not attain the ideal.
Yet they both speak of learning. There is the hidden message that if you study hard enough (i.e. work to develop yourself), you can attain this exalted wisdom. It is more obvious in the Daodejing excerpt, but I think Confucius implied it, too. Still, they share this style of teaching an elite doctrine, deliberately saying it is attainable by only a few. In my mind, this is a distinctly Chinese trait. Perhaps it was in vogue back in the day to talk like that. (One can imagine all of the other, now-forgotten philosophersages, wandering around, following this general style, as they gave their interpretation of how to attain the Dao.) As ancient as this is, it also shows how deep lie the roots of China's tendency to be a society of 'studiers'. The examination system did not
begin until the Han Dynasty; still, some 300 years earlier, the great sages of the Spring and Autumn Period were busy singing the praises of learning. Still though, the point is clear: to both of these great sages, great wisdom cannot be readily explained. We take for granted that Laozi thinks the way that he does, yet at some level, Confucius seems to think the same. Me... I'm just trying to catch up on sleep after MAX09.
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Ashes of Time Redux
Fast & Furious
Directed by Wong Kar-wai
Milk
Directed by Justin Lin
Leslie Cheung and Brigitte Lin aren't making too many movies these days, so if they're back in theaters, a rerelease can be safely assumed. But Ashes of Time Redux is less a nostalgic cash-in than an attempt to right two outstanding wrongs: the 1994 film's spotty theatrical distribution and subsequent consignment to awful and slightly-less-awful video releases. The 'redux' tag promises changes, although the core remains intact. Fresh off the critical success (and financial letdown) of Days of Being Wild, Wong assembled HK$40 million and roughly half of the industry's major stars for a very loose prequel to Legend of the Condor Heroes, a classic novel by wuxia doyen Jin Yong. The final product was predictably far from the hyperactive swordplay movies of the era, a distance increased by Redux's deletion of two action scenes from the first reel. New seasonal captions (e.g. 'Spring awakens') more neatly delineate the plot's episodic structure, as the various characters - Tony Leung Chiu-wai's near-blind swordsman and Lin's fratricidal brother-sister 'pair', among others - wander through the desert oasis of ultra-cynical Ouyang Feng (Cheung). Wong's redone the film in garish digitally-enhanced yellow, which looks interesting enough but sacrifices some of the dusty brown physicality of the desert settings. The new soundtrack - replacing Frankie Chan's synths with orchestral arrangements by Wu Tong - is even more questionable, with the opening scene swapping out Chan's ominous (if overexposed) theme for a wanky, tenseless dirge. The rest of the music is so similar it seems pointless to bother redoing it, except as a way of aligning Ashes with the neoclassical scores of Wong's latter-day works. But the revisionism notwithstanding, the film remains fundamentally what it was in 1994: an idiosyncratic product of Hong Kong cinema's last commercial golden age, by a director who, despite an ever-increasing arthouse bent, has never completely obscured that background. -Josh Martin
Directed by Gus Van Sant
The Fast and the Furious franchise is founded on a mix of overpowered cars, underdressed women, and stupid plots - a formula so winning it's surprising there have only been three sequels thus far. Fast & Furious (what, not 4 Fast 4 Furious?) raked in $70 million on its U.S opening weekend before falling a steep 60% in week two; I'll leave the detailed number-crunching to the analysts and shamelessly, ignorantly speculate that the mixed word of mouth accounted for the drop. Why so mixed? Let's take stock. On the one hand, Vin Diesel - absent in part 2 and relegated to a cameo in Tokyo Drift - returns as leading man; on the other hand, he's clearly just cashing his check and hoping simian toughness can substitute for personality. (The script has Diesel's Dominic Toretto avenging a relative's murder, but he's pretty much incapable of reacting to anything, be it the death of a family member or a bullet to the shoulder.) We get three major driving set pieces, which should be adequate for a 107-minute film. But the second slows its momentum with inserts of a high-tech GPS that looks like nothing so much as the old Micro Machines games (see Crank for better examples of blending a video game sensibility with live action), and the last is an excessively computer-aided trawl through the dullest environment imaginable (a mine shaft?!). Everything else is (surprise!) disposable. Justin Lin previously helmed Tokyo Drift - the best in the series, for whatever that's worth - so it's dispiriting to see his follow-up turn out so anemic. Maybe his hand was held a little too tightly this go-around... or maybe this entire series is a cynical exercise in focus-tested car porn, and any variance is down to coincidence/phases of the moon/ overactive critical imaginations. Let the analysts figure it out. -Josh Martin
It took 30 years for Harvey Milk - San Francisco's assassinated city supervisor and the first openly gay man elected to a major U.S. office - to receive the Hollywood biopic treatment. That's a nice round number, to be sure, and the timing was propitious for other reasons (never mind that studio gutlessness kept the movie largely under wraps until late November, several weeks after Californians voted to eliminate the right to same-sex marriage). Milk resonates in other ways, too, as a film about a heroic 'community organiser' in a year where the term was repurposed as an insult. Sean Penn's reincarnation of Milk is, by all accounts, a convincing imitation, but while Dustin Lance Black's script hinges on an old cliché (the movie's subject narrating his own life, here via the handy device of a tape recorder), the film makes no claim to presenting the hidden, 'real' Harvey Milk. We're shown vignettes of his personal life - his aborted May-December romance with Scott Smith (James Franco), his subsequent relationship with the possessive Jack Lira (Diego Luna) but Milk was a politician, not a soap opera character. Black and Van Sant succeed in charting the growth of a man and a community's consciousness, and how small early victories (a successful boycott of Coors beer) snowballed into greater assertiveness and greater challenges (the fight against Proposition 6, which would've fired California's gay teachers). Milk's story ended badly, at the hands of disgruntled colleague Dan White (Josh Brolin), but the film doesn't play as a tragedy. Penn's buoyancy keeps things clear of dour self-seriousness, and the ending is inevitably downbeat but open-ended - a rare affirmation of politics as a vehicle for social advances and not individual aggrandizement. Harvey Milk's life was more than the sum of its parts, and Milk's filmmakers are engaged enough to know this. -Josh Martin
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laymaker P Recollections of the tour
This year we returned to China to play a bunch of gigs and re affirm old friendships. Following on from MAX 07 and MAX 08, we were chomping at the bit to get on the plane with our guitars and some new songs. In Beijing first up was a cracking show and Dos Kolegas, a venue we had played last year, but I enjoyed the show this year a lot better, it wasn’t a blur and the crowd was warm and noisy. I remember seeing Stacy, on bass, trip and hit the wall during our first song and that summed up our excitement at finally being into our live set. A show at Mao Live, a fantastic venue, and the new but historically named Yu Gong Yishan followed over the next two nights and more great memories. Taxi Chinese at a sound check isn’t much use I discovered, but it didn’t affect the live action. We took a bullet train to Qingdao, very impressive, big airline style seats and lots of room, a catwalk show by Beijing T-shirt company Plastered at La Villa and a steamy show at Club New York, our favourite late night haunt, broke up the week. Our drinking buddies Dama Llamas played with us again and propped us up at the bar before drinking us under one of the tables. Music in China has always been eclectic, but the Chinese bands playing indie style, our style, are beginning to shine brighter and it showed this year, more than our during our last two visits. Ziyo, Zhaoze, Snapline and PB33 all impressed at the MAX09 festival on the Saturday, which although moved from its original venue in the old
town still gathered enough interest to attract a couple of hundred people at the last minute. I would return at the drop of a sombrero, or is that drinks all round? - Paul Rey-Burns, Lead Vocals/ Rhythm Guitar Being our third visit to China, I can honestly say you can see something bubbling under on the live music front. The fans are cool, the bands even cooler. Everyone is keen, wanting to get involved and genuinely excited about live music. It is only a matter of time before the curiosity and excitement explodes into a great scene with no boundaries. It seems Chinese people have been led in the past by knowing Westerners that have witnessed it all before. Not anymore.
Paul Rey-Burns
I never cease to be amazed at the musical talent in China To look out from the stage and see so many Chinese fans feeling the music and getting lost in it was great to see. A Chinese girl summed it just after we got off stage: “It’s great to close my eyes, forget about all my family’s worries and friends’ worries, forget all the world’s worries, forget everything and just enjoy yourself for that minute!” - Stacy Harman, Bass It's all about the music! We travelled 5000 miles to see old friends and play for a third
consecutive year in Bejing, Qingdao and at MAX. I never cease to be amazed at the musical talent that's on offer in China, there are some truly great bands emerging particulary in Qingdao. From a drummer's perspective it's great to be on stage and see smiling faces and people getting into the music. I hope the music scene in the two cities where we played continues to grow, and with the help of the REDSTAR team I'm sure this will be the case. - Pete Lewis, Drums For the third year in a row, we grabbed our guitars and made the long trip from London to Beijing, and finally on to Qingdao. And for the third year in a row, China still does not fail to surprise. The pace at which the country changes is reflected in the music scene. There is a tangible sense of excitement, of possibility and talent. Countless new bands, countless new styles. And we were privileged to be a part of it for a short time. The support we had was amazing, it was great to see familiar faces and new ones alike. A big shout out to everyone who shared our twelve China days, and our sincere gratitude to those who made it possible. An experience we will never forget! - Ste Brennan, Lead Guitar
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Rooms themselves come either dark (lower floors) or light (upper floors), all spacious and beautifullyapppointed. The two-storey building that once housed Mao's private bodyguards is now available for rent as a unit, with six individual suites and a kitchen, ideal for family retreats or company events.
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Clearsea Arts Hotel at the Official Guesthouse
Clearsea also adds two new eateries to Qingdao's repertoire of international cuisine. The basement of the main building is now a manychambered restaurant/art gallery, featuring Man Chio Conceptual Japanese Cuisine and a rotating installation linked to Beijing's world-famous 798 arts district. Chef Takagi-san has overseen seventeen restaurants in the Nagoya area, and Qingdao is his first opportunity to share his formidable skill with the Chinese market. The central bar area is destined for smooth live performances, as is the beergarden just outside the front door. In the hotel building, Beijing-based Four Seasons offers Cantonese hotpot that has already become a major lunchtime draw through its soft opening.
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The Former Governor's Mansion, later turned Official Guesthouse (ying bingguan, čż&#x17D;厞éŚ&#x2020;), haunt of Chairman Mao and other leaders from the Middle Kingdom and points beyond, Qingdao's most stately
building by far, surrounded by acres of wooded parkland including the Old City's highest point; for years it has been a prop in tours of Qingdao's fascinating history, exhibit A in the tale of foreign occupation and its cool architectural spillovers. That building was erected to house the great Chairman's security detail during one of his visits, this atrium was a cheaper stand-in for a similar location in a period film about Hong Kong during the revolutionary war.
Finally, the Official Guesthouse is returning to its roots in luxurious hospitality. Clearsea Arts Hotel has restored and remodeled much of the complex (while maintaining original built-ins and tiling where available) to take advantage of the property's many charms. Several patios (including some adjoined to rooms) beckon guests for an afternoon gin tonic, and the cafe area off the lobby is beautifully suited to a quiet morning read.
The facility's management are eager to get people back to the Guesthouse, and are genuinely eager for the site to become the community resource that befits its importance to Qingdao's municipal identity. In addition to the restaurants' Grand Opening events on 15 May, Clearsea is offering steep discounts on rooms through the end of June and tantalisingly plans to host a series of concerts on the grounds before long. We look forward to being there! 26 Longshan Lu (inside Official Guesthouse property) 8288-9888
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Book and Film Club Co-sponsored by The Book Nook and REDSTAR, we’ll be reading and watching Marley & Me. Kids are welcome! 7pm at Book Nook, 8pm at REDSTAR
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Summer Dance! Dance, wine and dine with Qingdao Expat at the incredible Wildfire Grill at InterContinental Hotel. Buffet, live band and dancing make for a great way to kick off the summer. Cash raffle. Adults only. 6:30pm. 190元 (proceeds go to Qingdao Expat Charity Fund). For tickets email qingdaoexpat@yahoo.com.
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Pub Quiz at La Villa Get a team together, study hard and get to La Villa for a night of trivial pursuits! In April, the Badger Convention Debutantes ascended the throne left open by Not A Golfer - we’ll see who’s sipping champagne in May! 20元/ team, be there 6:30pm to register. Book Club The next Book Club selection is Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama. Book Club meets at Lisa’s Pizzeria (Chenghai 1 Lu). 06/05 7pm 03/06 7pm Book Nook 09/05 12-2pm MOTHER’S DAY PARTY! Submit your essays now on the topic of ‘Why My Mother Deserves a Free Book’. Winners’ mother receives 100元 coupon. 21/05 7-9pm Business Club reads The One Minute Manager Expat Wednesday Lunches A great way to meet new folks and old friends, and experience a different cafe every week! For more information, please visit www.qingdaoexpat.com 06/05 HBR Music Kitchen, 8 Haimen Lu 13/05 Fatema Indian Restaurant 20/05 Story 27/05 Amy’s Bakery
STAGE & SCREEN French Film Series A different film every week, presented at Alliance Française in French and Chinese (where available), followed by discussion of themes. Free Admission. Saturdays, 4pm. German Round Table German students and young professionals! Join us at Old Church Bar (inside Kai Yue Youth Hostel) every third saturday of the month for a round table discussion of opportunities and issues. 16/05 8pm German Stammtisch German residents, friends and associates are welcome at this community gathering, hosted by Monnemer Eck German Restaurant. For details, call 83887793. 08/05 7pm Linux User Group Don’t worry, it’s not like we talk in code or anything. Get support for your programming questions, and chill with some other avid Linux users at May 4th SPR. 08/05 7pm SPORTS & RECREATION Hash House Harriers Qingdao’s drinkers with a running problem! Meeting at 2pm at Crowne Plaza unless otherwise specified. Please bring 10元 to help out with taxis and beer. More info is available at www. qingdaohhh.com. 02/05 Slow and Deadly Run 16/05 Chengyang Part II 30/05 Countryside Run Ultimate Frisbee Great way to get active for Spring and meet cool folks! Every Sunday at ShiLaoRen Beach, 2pm. We’re traveling to tournaments regularly - get involved! Email edwardcheney@ hotmail.com for more information.
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Norse Rock at REDSTAR Unabashed punk rock spectacular featuring Norse gods Bonk and amazing Beijing band, The Subs. The energy on display at this gig is something Qingdao-ites will never have seen. The Subs have toured Europe several times in their 6 years. Both have featured in Rolling Stone or Playboy! Top stuff. 50元. Doors open 7:30pm.
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East-West Quartet Peter Scherr returns to Qingdao with cellist Didier Petit, gu qin master Wu Na and gu zheng master Xu Fengxia, fusing musical traditions into an audible feast. Qingdao Concert Hall, 1 Lanshan Lu. Doors open 7pm. 60元 (50/presale; 30/ students) Call 136 6886 7325. Tickets available at Xueyuan Bookstore.
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Stradivaria A world-famous ensemble who have been touring since the late ‘70s, Stradivaria bring their suites and symphonies to Qingdao for the first time. A guaranteed hit at the InterContinental’s exceptional auditorium, with dinner packages available at Flavours Cafe. 8:30pm. 100元 (249元 with dinner). info@myredstar.com
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Emile De Waal & Bandapart In the second segment of the Scandinavian musical invasion this month, space-age pseudo jazz innovator Emile De Waal is accompanied by the decidedly more down-to-Earth (but by no means grounded) experimental outfit Bandapart. Qingdao Concert Hall, 1 Lanshan Lu. Doors open 7pm. Call 136 6886 7325.
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Unplugged at Freeman New day and format! Unplugged is returning to its acoustic roots, showcasing the joys of a couple guitars, lots of voices and a TERRIFIC BAR!
Party starts 9pm, and will last for several hours. Free admission. For more, or to get on the performance list, email info@ myredstar.com.
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Honeymoon Suite An original play in three acts, produced by Qingdao International Drama Group, following three very different couples on their own getaway weekends at a seaside hotel. Will the honeymoon be over too soon? Support local theatre and enjoy a great night out! For info, call 136 0648 0914. ART
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Hassa’s Qingdao The Huangdao Cartel presents My Qingdao: a photography exhibit by Hassa at Oriental Express restaurant in Huangdao (see listings for address). Opening 02/05, 6:30pm. Until 16 May. Call Gar for details: 138-92815664 Tickets 46元, available at Oriental Express. CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS
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Qingdao International Auto
Show China’s making strides in the automobile industry, with hybrids and ultra-compacts and all sorts. Smaller than its cousin in Shanghai, but a good spot to check out cars from all over.
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Qingdao International Kids Industry Expo Exhibits from a variety of firms involved in production of children’s goods, from fashion items to educational materials.
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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 First Aid Centre (jí jiù zhōng xīn) (120) 急救中心 Police (bào jǐng) (110) 报警 Qingdao Cable Networking (qīng dăo yŏu xiàn diàn shì) (8570-1999) 青岛有线电视 Taxi Help (chū zū chē tóu sù) (8281-7777) 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 Depart
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MU5536 MU5512 SC4665 CA1535 SC4667 FM9198 SC4669
Qingdao to Shanghai Pudong Depart 10:15 10:30 11:10 14:10 18:20 19:05
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No. FM9232 HO1196 MU5540 HO1106 MU5514 SC4783
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.
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06:57 07:42 10:51 12:53 14:49 17:19 20:25
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Beijing to Qingdao Type Day Day Day Day Day Day Night
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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, the normal train tickets can be purchased 10 days in advance and the fast train tickets can be purchased 20 days in advance. Any train ticket (not the intraday ones) can be purchased in Qingdao by dailing 96716. Please write down the order number and come to their appointed book office within 24 hours to get the tickets. They will charge you 5元 per ticket for the procedure fee as well.
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Road Huangdao Long Distance Bus Station (huáng dǎo cháng tú qì chē zhàn) 2 Changjiang Xi Lu, Huangdao (8688-9217) 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 (83718060) 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 Qingdao Ferry (qīng dǎo lún dù) 21 Sichuan Lu (8261-9279) 青岛轮渡 四川路21号 30 Xianggang Dong Lu (66889177) 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 per ticket. Fast ferry from 7:20 to 11:10 and from 13:20 to 17:00, every 20 mins. 10元 per ticket. Qingdao to Xuejia Dao (Sichuan Lu Ferry) Normal ferry from 06:40 to 19:10, every 40 mins. 10元 per ticket. Fast ferry from 7:15 to 11:20 and from 13:15 to 16:45, every 30 mins. 12元 per ticket. Qingdao to Xuejia Dao (Yinhai Ferry) Fast ferry only. 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00. 32元 per ticket.
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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) One of Qingdao’s most hospitable choices for world-class accommodation, with entertainment centres, great restaurants and shopping. 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85718888) 青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店 香港中路76号 HKG Map 1
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) If you buy tickets through this kind of agency, they will charge you 5 元 per ticket for the procedure fee.
Grand Regency Hotel (lì jīng dà jiǔ diàn) 110 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8588-1818) 丽晶大酒店 香 港中路110号 HKG Map 12
Qingdao Railway Station (qīng dǎo huǒ chē zhàn) 2 Tai An Lu (9510-5175) 青岛火车站 泰安路2号
Huiquan Dynasty Hotel (huì quán wáng cháo dà jiǔ diàn) 9 Nanhai Lu (8299-9888) 汇泉王
Haitian Hotel (hǎi tiān dà jiǔ diàn) 48 Xianggang Xi Lu (8387-1888) 海天大酒店 香港 西路48号
=featured in PocketTM Qingdao =english menu 朝大酒店 南海路9号 InterContinental Qingdao (qīng dǎo hǎi ěr zhōu jì jiǔ diàn) The former site of Qingdao’s Olympic Village, the Intercontinental is a world-class luxury hotel with an impressive array of international dining options and top rate amenities at surprising rates. 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666) 青岛海 尔洲际酒店 澳门路98号 CBD Map 2 Kilin Crown Hotel (Best Western) (qí lín huáng guàn dà jiǔ diàn) 197 Xianggang Dong Lu (88891888) 麒麟皇冠大酒店 香港东 路197号 Sea View Garden Hotel (hǎi jǐng huā yuán dà jiǔ diàn) 2 Zhanghua Lu (8587-5777) 海景 花园大酒店 彰化路2号 Shangri-La Hotel (xiāng gé lǐ lā dà fàn diàn) Complete with some of the finest restaurants and the city’s most glamourous nightlife, this 5-star venue is among the very best hotels. Professional staff attend to your needs and the location is ideal to experience everything Qingdao has to offer. 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-3838) 香格里拉大饭 店 香港中路9号 CBD Map 34
4 Star Ausotel Meihua Qingdao (ào sī tè měi huá) Australian hospitality in the Sailing City, complete with a great steakhouse and bar. 135 Yan An San Lu (8197-8777) 澳斯特美华 延安三路135号 Blue Horizon Hotel Qingdao (lán hǎi dà fàn diàn) 18 Qinling Lu (West of Municipal Exhibition Centre) (8899-6666) 蓝海大 饭店 秦岭路18号 (会展中 心西邻)
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
Holiday Inn Parkview Qingdao (qīng dǎo jǐng yuán jià rì jiǔ diàn) Part of a top-rated international chain, Holiday Inn has everything for the traveller as well as great restaurants, business and conference services, and easy access to Qingdao’s airport and golf courses. 306 Xingyang Lu, Chengyang District (8096-6888) 青岛景园假日酒店 城阳区兴 阳路306号
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
Oceanwide Elite Hotel (fàn hǎi míng rén jiǔ diàn) 29 Taiping Lu (8299-6699) 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 (83878855) 环海凯莱商务酒店 东海 西路29号 Jinjiang Inn (jǐn jiāng zhī xīng) 438 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8682-8999) 锦江之 星 黄岛井冈山路438号 100 Nanjing Lu (8310-7999) 南 京路100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 Nanjing Lu (8610-2222) 青岛人家商务酒店 南京路 99号
Boutique Hotel Clearsea Arts Hotel (hǎi qīng wén jié yì shù jiǔ diàn) Stunning and innovative hotel, with unique, imported furnishings, numerous pieces of original artwork from artists around China and splendid lounge and dining facilities. On the site of Qingdao German Governor’s Residence, a converted German villa that now houses an art gallery. 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
Resort Asana Executive Apartments Qingdao (qīng dǎo jiā shàng huī tíng xíng zhèng gōng yù) Qingdao’s finest serviced apartment community, with stunning views and incredible amenities. 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 (86579997) 芭东小镇 即墨市 Latour Laguens International Resort Hotel (lā tú lā gān guó jì dù jià jiǔ diàn) Incredible hotel with an affiliated winery in Bordeaux. Boasts a very exclusive wine club, and a stunning location at Shilaoren beach. 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (8896-6969) 拉图拉甘国际度假酒店 香港 东路316号
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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
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
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Copthorne Hotel Qingdao (qīng dǎo guó dūn dà jiǔ diàn) A comfortable, centrally located hotel that houses first-class Cantonese, Japanese, Korean and Western restaurants, as well as a bar and coffee shop/deli. Close proximity to much of Qingdao’s nightlife. 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688) 青岛国敦大酒店 香港中路28号 CBD Map 31
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
Laozhuancun China Comuunity Art and Culture Hotel (lǎo zhuàn cūn China gōng shè wén huà yì shù jiǔ diàn) 8 Minjiang San Lu (8576-8776) 老 转村China公社文化艺术酒店 闽江三路8号
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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
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Hostels Big Brother Guest House (bēn zhī lǚ qīng nián lǚ guǎn) Two locations in Qingdao - These are comfortable and affordable hotels, and part of a national chain. Both boast 60+ beds, and all the 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 unbeatable price. Best for small party. 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 Qingdao’s No 1 Beach, with an awesome rooftop bar area overlooking the city, cool decoration and clean, affordable rooms, the Beach House is a great place to party and stay over. Advance bookings recommended. (8289-3999) 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) A fine establishment for the weary traveller to rest his head. Carries a charming air of old German architecture, located in the centre of Qingdao concession area. Features a great little bar and is very close to the sea. 31 Jining Lu (8284-5450) yhaqd@ yahoo.com.cn 青岛凯越国际青 年旅馆 济宁路31号 Hotel Ibis (yí bì sī jiǔ diàn) 178 Changjiang Lu, Huangdao (86989888) 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
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What to See Beaches No. 1 Bathing Beach (dì yī hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) Qingdao’s most popular beach, and one of the largest. Entertainment includes water sports, beach buggies and quality dining, and attractions such as Tiantai Stadium and Zhongshan Park are nearby. 14 Nanhai Lu (8286-6305) 第一海 水浴场 南海路14号
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No. 2 Bathing Beach (dì èr hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) The smallest of Qingdao’s bathing beaches; very private and a great location for swimming. Ideally located for a stroll around the idyllic Badaguan area. Inside Taiping Bay (East of Huiquan Bay) 第二海水浴场 汇泉湾东侧 太平湾内 No. 3 Bathing Beach (dì sān hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) Secluded among the sycamores of Badaguan, this popular beach offers mesmerising views of Qingdao’s skyline.. 6 Taiping Jiao Lu 第三海水浴场 太平 角路6号 Shilaoren Beach (shí lǎo rén hǎi shuǐ yù chǎng) Located in the southeast part of Qingdao, at the foot of Wu Mountain, is the so called ‘Old Stone Man’(Shilaoren). Haikou Lu 石老 人海水浴场 海口路
Churches & Temples Lutheran Church (jī dū jiào táng) Built in 1910 , the Protestant Church consists of a peaceful courtyard guarded by an impressive bell tower. Quite a change of atmosphere from the major intersection that lies just outside! Bus No. 1,214,217,220 15 Jiangsu Lu (8286-5970) 基督 教堂 江苏路15号 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 St. Michael’s Cathedral (tiān zhǔ jiào táng) The cathedral was built by the Germans in 1934. Regular services are held on Sunday mornings. The interior features extensive murals and some stained glasswork. Bus No. 1,2,5,6. 15 Zhejiang Lu (82865960) 天主教堂 浙江路15号 Zhanshan Temple (zhàn shān sì) This temple was built in 1945 and is the most recently constructed temple by followers of the Tiantai Buddhist Sect. On Buddha’s birthday, thousands of worshipers gather here to attend the temple’s fair. Bus No. 26,31,201,304,311,316. 2 Zhiquan Lu (8386-2038) 湛山寺 芝泉路2号 Taiqing Palace (tài qīng gōng) Nestled on the east of Laoshan National Park, a centuries-old daoist retreat
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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. (8889-9855) 海尔科技馆 南 岭路中段 Laoshan Tea Culture Museum (láo shān chá wén huà bó wù guǎn) The second floor is tea culture area, the third is specific to Laoshan tea. Take No 109, 106 from Licun, or No 371 from Changle Lu, or No 312 from Tuandao to Xiaowang Village, Wanggezhuang. Xiaowang Living Area, Wanggezhuang Street Scene, Laoshan District 崂 山茶文化博物馆 崂山区王哥 庄街道晓望社区 Huangdao Traditional Culture Museum (huáng dǎo qū mín sú zhǎn lǎn guǎn) 1001 Zhujiang Lu 黄岛区民俗展览馆 珠江路1001号 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 (8288-8886) 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, this museum displays domestic and foreign art both indoor and in its beautiful gardens. 66 Donghai Dong Lu 青岛市雕塑艺术馆 东 海东路66号 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 (82877656) 天后宫 太平路19号 Tsingtao Brewery Museum (qīng dǎo pí jiǔ bó wù guǎn) Built in 1903, the original Tsingtao Brewery is now the site of an excellent museum including all round information on Qingdao such as old maps and photographs, information on the history of the brewery and the Tsingtao Beer Company, a tour of the brewery including
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Parks & Gardens Baihua Park (bǎi huā yuàn) 11 Jingshan Lu (8286-0584) 百花苑 京山路11号 Botanical Park (zhí wù yuán) Built in 1976, the Botanical Garden is located at the southern foot of Taipingshan Hill. Inside it is the Senlin Amusement Area. It’s fun for the young and the young at heart. Entrance fee: RMB 10 Bus No. 206, 310, 370, 604 (get off at the Yueyang bus stop) 33 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, including Huiquan Square, the No.1 Bathing Beach and Zhong Shan Park. Bus No. 6,26,501,801 24 Fushan Zhi Lu 小鱼山公园 福山 支路24号 Lu Xun Park (lǔ xùn gōng yuán) It’s located on the shore of Huiquan Bay and offers beautiful views of the sea. Bus No.6, 26, 201, 302, 304, 316. 1 Qinyu Lu (8286-8479) 鲁迅公园 琴屿 路1号
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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 (8279-4141) 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 crab apple trees add to its beauty, especially during spring’s blooming period. Bus No. 15,26,31,202 Wushengguan Lu 八大关 武胜关路 Hua Shi Villa (huā shí lóu) An old castle-like building, located in the Badaguan area next to Beach No.2. 18 Huanghai Lu (83872168) 花石楼 黄海路18号
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Huadong Winery (huá dōng jiǔ zhuāng) You can taste different Huadong wines and try the grapes they are made from. Peaceful scenery makes it a great spot to relax for a few hours. Huadong Baili Winery, Nan Long Kou (8881-7878) 华东酒 庄 南龙口 Laoshan Scenic Area (láo shān fēng jǐng míng shèng qū) The Mount Lao Scenic Area (Laoshan), also known as one of the cradles of Taoism, is a national park featuring mountains, forests, waterfalls and views of the sea. Laoshan is situated 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. Well situated in front of the old city, with an excellent view of the pier. 26 Qinyu Lu (8286-3944) 小 青岛 琴屿路26号 May 4th Square (wǔ sì guǎng chǎng) Named after the May 4th Movement in 1919, this square offers beautiful sea views and has become the symbol of modern Qingdao. 35 Donghai Xi
Lu 五四广场 东海西路35号 Music Square (yīn yuè guǎng chǎng) In the centre of the square there is a 20-metre high statue named “Sail of Music”. The platform, overlooking the sea, is designed as an open music score, in which world famous melodies are stored. Bus No. 25, 26, 31, 104, 202 Aomen Lu 音乐广场 澳门路 Qingdao Guest House (qīng dǎo yíng bīn guǎn) This place was built as the German Governor’s Residence in 1905. Famous guests include China’s former presidents Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. 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 begin at 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. Bus No. 317,501,11,102,104. Get off at Wangjia Maidao Bus Station. 60 Donghai Dong Lu (8590-9999) 青岛极地海洋世界 东海东 路60号 Qingdao TV Tower (qīng dǎo diàn shì tǎ) Located on Taiping Hill this tower is 348 metres above sea level and a great place to get a panoramic view of Qingdao. Bus No. 1, 36, 368. 1 Taiping Shan Lu (8365-4020) 青
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=featured in PocketTM Qingdao =english menu 岛电视塔 太平山路1号 Qingdao Underwater World (qīng dǎo hǎi dǐ shì jiè) 1 Laiyang Lu (8287-8218) 青岛海 底世界 莱阳路1号 Qingdao Zoo (qīng dǎo dòng wù yuán) Bus No. 15,219,220,302. 102 Yan An Yi Lu (8287-2970) 青岛动物园 延安 一路102号 Seashore Sidewalk (bīn hǎi bù xíng dào) 40km of what Qingdao is famous for sand and surf. The route runs from Tuandao (Old Town) via Badaguan to Shilaoren in the east. 滨海步行道 从太平路到 东海路 Tian Mu City (tiān mù chéng) Has a gallery of international architecture, entertainment places, restaurants and tea houses. Between Dengzhou Lu and Liaoning Lu 天幕城 登州 路和辽宁路间 Zhan Qiao Pier (zhàn qiáo) Built in 1891 and located in Qingdao Bay, it is regarded as one of the symbols of Qingdao. At the southern end of the 440-metre-long pier, is a Chinese pavilion called “Huilan”. Bus No. 2, 8, 25, 26, 201, 301, 304. 12 Taiping Lu (8286-8575) 栈桥 太 平路12号
Chinese Dining Looking for the Best Chinese Dining INQINGDAO? Follow the REDSTARS!
BBQ Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8600) 亚洲咖啡 香港中 路76号 青岛颐中皇冠假日 酒店2层 Golden Hans Buffet (jīn hàn sī pí jiǔ kǎo ròu) 139 Ningxia Lu (8580-0636) 金汉斯啤酒烤肉 宁夏路139号 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 HBR Music Kitchen (hǎi biān rén yīn yuè chú fáng) Great fusion dishes and service, similar to others in the HBR chain but with a loungier feel and live entertainment most evenings. 8 Haimen Lu (8388-8711) 海边 人音乐厨房 海门路8号 CBD Map 32
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Jiuxianfang BBQ (jiǔ xiān fāng) 316 Zijin Shan Lu, Huangdao (8689-0377) 玖鲜坊 黄岛紫金 山路316号 Kylin French Teppanyaki (yù qí lín fǎ shì tiě bǎn shāo) Classically appointed interior with intimate banquet rooms and a personal chef at every table. 69 Aomen Liu Lu (85796116) 玉麒麟法式铁板烧 澳门 六路69号 CBD Map 37 Teng Wang Ge (téng wáng gé jiǔ diàn) 10 Zhanshan San Lu (8386-6997) 滕王阁酒店 湛山 三路10号 True Color (qīng dǎo běn sè pí jiǔ bā) 26 Yan Er Dao Lu (83025078) 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 for Beijing roast duck, with a colourful facade and giant lions keeping watch over the door. 49 Nanjing Lu (8578-2956) 北京德恒烤鸭店 南京路49号 CBD Map 35 Jinghualou Beijing Roast Duck (jīng huá lóu běi jīng kǎo yā) 11 Fuzhou Bei Lu (8575-7811) 京 华楼北京烤鸭 福州北路11号 Ping’s Beijing Duck (xiǎo wáng fǔ fàn diàn) Crispy duck skin, cucumber and spring onions, all wrapped together in a pancake and garnished with plum sauce. Ping’s is a great place to sample the pleasures of Beijing duck without breaking the bank. 20 Yan Er Dao Lu (8575-0208) 小王 府饭店 燕儿岛路20号 HKG Map 13 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 Bi Feng Tang (gǎng jì bì fēng táng) Dim sum is the order of the day, and can bewilder new-comers with the number of dishes on offer. Don’t be put off though, it’s a treat, and open till the wee small hours too (closes at 4am) 158 Minjiang Lu (85776789) 港记避风塘 闽江路 158号
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Hong Kong Old Restaurant (xiāng găng lăo fàn diàn) Simply superb and centrally located, the sheer number of dishes on the menu will impress first timers, but the myriad flavours will ensure that you keep coming back. 43 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85978868) 香港老饭店 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 Kowloon Tong (jiǔ lóng táng guǎng dōng cài guǎn) 37 Zhangzhou Yi Lu (8578-0198) 九 龙塘广东菜馆 漳州一路37号 Lotus (lián yuán) Dim Sum 2F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext. 8500) 莲园 香港中路28号 青岛国敦大酒店2层 Zhongshanyuan (zhōng shān yuán bào chì dùn pĭn diàn) 33 Fuzhou Lu (8577-3333) 中山园 鲍翅炖品店 福州路33号
Dumplings (jiaozi) Da Niang (dà niáng shuǐ jiǎo) Taidong Pedestrian Area 大娘水 饺 台东步行街 Da Qing Hua Dumplings (dà qīng huā jiǎo zi) One of the best places to get your jiaozi fix. Boiled and fried dumplings are available with a wide range of fillings, and there is also an extensive menu of other dishes to supplement them. 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85753697) 大清花饺子 香港中路56 号 CBD Map 40 Laobian (lǎo biān jiǎo zi guǎn) Friendly staff, terrific food (well beyond the dumplings), and a beautiful interior make this a sure hit. The lamb and carrot dumplings are particularly good. 39 Nanjing Lu (8577-9938) 老 边饺子馆 南京路39号 CBD Map 43 San He Yuan Dumplings (sān hé yuán shuĭ jiăo) Home-style restaurant that specialises in dumplings. The main menu is in Chinese only, but there is an English language dumpling menu. 39 Zhangzhou Er Lu (8593-2008) 三合园水饺 漳州 二路39号 HKG Map 16
Homestyle Hao Hao Xiao Chu (hào hào xiǎo chú) 7 Xianxialing Lu (88700889) 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
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Jin Shan Restaurant (jīn shān dà jiǔ diàn) Middle section of Shenzhen Lu 金山大酒店 深 圳路中段
Dawanlai Porridge (dà wǎn lái zhōu diàn) 344 Zijin Shan Lu, Huangdao (8697-5888) 大碗来 粥店 黄岛紫金山路344号
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
San Bao (sān bǎo zhōu diàn) 158 Minjiang Lu (8577-0119) 三 宝粥店 闽江路158号
Le Tai Yuan (lè tài yuán kuài cān diàn) 24 hour Chinese fast food, serving home-style cooking, dumplings, barbeque etc. Zhangzhou Er Lu 乐泰园快 餐店 漳州二路 HKG Map 17 Yucong (yù cōng jiā cháng cài guăn) 147 Minjiang Lu (8577-0222) 毓聪家常菜馆 闽 江路147号 Zhou Quan Zhou Dao (zhōu quán zhōu dào cài guăn) 120 Minjiang Lu (8577-8656) 粥全粥 到菜馆 闽江路120号
Hotpot Central Hong Kong Hotpot (zhōng huán xiāng gǎng huǒ guō) 39 Zhangzhou Lu (80777789) 中环香港火锅 漳州路 39号 Donglaishun (dōng lái shùn) 400 Jinggang Shan Lu (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 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 (8288-5308, 8288-5801) www. clearsea.cn 龙山路26号德国总 督府院内 Tanyutou Hotpot (tán yú tóu huŏ guō) 14 Minjiang Lu (85839076) 谭鱼头火锅 闽江路14号 Xiao Fei Yang (xiǎo féi yáng) Sublime hot-pot restaurant chain and uniquely sociable dining experience. The lamb is particularly delicious at this restaurant next to Yinhai Marina. 30 Donghai Zhong Lu (inside Yinhai Marina) (8592-1000) 小肥 羊 东海中路30号(银海国际游 艇俱乐部内) Yaoyao Hotpot (yáo yáo huǒ guō) 55 Furong Lu (8363-8118) 瑶瑶火锅 芙蓉路55号
Porridge Lao Man Ke (lǎo mǎn kè zhōu diàn) 113 Jiangxi Lu (8576-8625) 老满客粥店 江西路113号
Seafood Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant (ā yī bào yú jiǔ jiā) originated by the world master of culinary arts, Mr.Yeung Koon Yat, is famous for it’s abalone,shark’s fin and bird’s nest. Also there are many typical Cantonese cuisine. Warm welcome for your coming. 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8659) 阿一鲍鱼酒家 香港 中路76号 青岛颐中皇冠假 日酒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 (8288-5308, 8288-5801) www. clearsea.cn 龙山路26号德国总 督府院内 Golden Sea Corner (jīn hǎi jiǎo dù jià cūn) 27 Taiping Jiao Yi Lu (8386-0188) 金海角度假 村 太平角一路27号 Guang Kai Seafood Restaurant (guǎng kāi hǎi wèi dà jiǔ diàn) 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (88896835) 广开海味大酒店 香港 东路316号 Haidao Seafood Restaurant (hǎi dǎo yú cūn dà jiǔ diàn) 40 Yunxiao Lu (8572-0846) 海岛渔 村大酒店 云霄路40号 Hai Meng Yuan (hǎi mèng yuán) 3 Yan Er Dao Lu (85928488) 海梦园 燕儿岛路3号 Jinshan Restaurant (jīn shān dà jiǔ diàn) Mid Section of Lishandong Lu (8889-0088) 金山 大酒店 李山东路中段 Jinmeng Restaurant (jīn mèng dà jiǔ diàn) 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (oppo. 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 (85929138) 怡景楼海鲜大世界 台 湾路6号
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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. All the food here is of the highest quality, but special mention must go to the deep fried spicy squid... out of this world! 24 Yunxiao Lu (85733583) 渔码头海鲜舫 云霄路24 号 CBD Map 39
Shandong Characterised by the use of vinegar and strong aromatics, Shandong cuisine is one of China’s most famous varieties and is particularly prominent here in Qingdao. China Gongshe (zhōng Amazing guó gōng shè) establishment serving upmarket Chinese, with Japanese and Korean influence. Interior modelled on Hakka architecture, exterior looks like a giant fez. 8 Minjiang San Lu (8077-6776) 中国公社 闽江三路8号 HKG Map 15 Lao Zhuan Cun (lǎo zhuàn cūn shān dōng cài guǎn) 112 Minjiang Lu (8575-3776) 老转村 山东菜馆 闽江路112号 Qingdao Restaurant (qīng dǎo cài guǎn ào mén lù diàn) 17 Aomen Lu (8388-0098) 青岛菜 馆(澳门路店) 澳门路17号 Steven Gao’s Restaurant (gāo 20 Zhuhai shì sī fáng cài) Lu (8589-3899) 高氏私房菜 珠 海路20号 Yuansheng Haigang Haorizi (yuán shèng hǎi gǎng hǎo rì zǐ fàn diàn) 5 Yunxiao Lu (85735733) 源盛海港好日子饭店 云 霄路5号
Shanghai Da Shanghai Restaurant (dà shàng hǎi fàn diàn)1F Hai Tian Hotel, 48 Xianggang Xi Lu (83871888) 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) A contemporary setting to enjoy your Sichuan spices. The picture menu makes ordering easier, and you can also enjoy the inventive English translations they have come up with. 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) Classy Sichuan restaurant with a stunning bamboo display scaling its two floors. 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, and one of the few Chinese restaurants at which you may have to book ahead. Try the lamb, served on a sizzling platter - mouthwatering! 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. As the name suggests, red-hot chilli peppers are a priority here! 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. Shu Xiang Yuan specialises in spicy Sichuan cuisine – their mapo doufu comes highly recommended. 6 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85910688) 蜀香苑 香港中路6号 CBD Map 33 South Beauty (qiào jiāng nán) Inside Ausotel, this curiously designed establishment has isolated dining cocoons in which you can feast on a gourmet fusion of Sichuan and Guangdong food. A splendid upmarket Chinese restaurant. 1F, Ausotel Meihua, 135 Yan An San Lu (8197-8877) 俏江南 延安三 路135号 美华澳斯特酒店1层 CBD Map 44 Tian Lu Yuan (tiān lù yuán dà jiǔ diàn) Fantastic Sichuan place with helpful staff and terrific cuisine. Tian Lu Yuan will satisfy in every way. 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 (86897777) 小绍兴 黄岛井冈山路 636号
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Autumn Town (qiū tiān xiǎo zhèn) 27 Dayao Er Lu (85788349) 秋天小镇 大尧二路 27号
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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. Truly impressive all round, especially the shaved ices and other desserts. Also has locations in Beijing and Shanghai. Aomen San Lu (83870877) 鹿港小镇 澳门三路CBD Map 34 La Zuyette Restaurant (fǎ yē cān tīng) Elegant, lavishly decorated Chinese restaurant that serves a wide range of cuisine including Cantonese, Sichuan, Taiwan, Shanghai and Shandong specialities. 53 Yunxiao Lu (8578-8368) 法耶餐 厅 云霄路53号 CBD Map 41 Taipei Yes (tái běi Yes) An extremely hip locale with great service and atmosphere, inside Sunshine department store. Don’t miss the awesome milkshakes! 2F, Sunshine Dept. Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8667-7088) 台北Yes 香港中路 38号 阳光百货2层 CBD Map 36
Xinjiang Xinjiang Red Guava Restaurant (xīn jiāng hóng shí liú) Rm. 701, Tian Mu City, 80 Liaoning Lu (8202-8018) 新疆红石榴 辽宁 路80号 天幕美食城内701号
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Fusion Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85718888) 亚洲咖啡 香港中路76号 青岛颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 HKG Map 12 Café Yum (yī pǐn táng zì zhù cān tīng) Amazing. This restaurant is by far the best buffet in town, with made-toorder pastas, delicacies from all over Asia and a great desert selection. Plus all you can drink beer! 1F, Valley Wing, ShangriLa 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
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Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (66566666 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) An excellent, up-market Hong Kong chain, which has superb range of Chinese dishes as well as Japanese, Thai and Korean food. 90 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8588-3388) 香港97 香港中路90号 HKG Map 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 (85718888) 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 dì mă yìn dù cān tīng) Some of the finest cuisine in Qingdao, Fatema’s range of Indian specialities is astounding. From delicate kormas to tonguesearing vindaloos, authentic dishes are carefully prepared according to genuine regional recipes. 10 Gutian Lu (137-30994178) 法蒂玛印度餐厅 古田路 10号丁 HKG Map 11 Flavors Pizza & Cafe (měi wèi kā fēi xī cān tīng) No. 10, Bldg. 29, Tiantai Apartments, Lushan Lu, Huangdao (8699-9140) 美味咖 啡西餐厅 黄岛庐山路 天泰 小区29座 Yamuna (yà mù nà yìn dù liào lǐ) A gem of an Indian restaurant, with great service and perfectly blended curries. Reasonably priced, especially given the quality, and a great place to impress guests. Located at the back of the opulent Haiqing Hotel ‘A’ Block. 2F, bldg. A, Haiqing Hotel, 11 Donghai Zhong Lu (8588-7868) 亚穆纳 印度料理 东海中路11号 海 情大酒店A座2层
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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 (85806375) 味千拉面 香港中路21 号 家乐福1层 2F, Jusco, 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85973351) 香港中路72号 佳世 客2层 Daochuan (dào chuān rì běn liào lǐ)10 (Jia) Gutian Lu (85895418) 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 (8572-1688 ext. 8700) 红花香 谷 香港中路28号 青岛国敦 大酒店2层 Kuji Kuji Asian Dining and Sweets 110 Shanghang Lu (8592-1830) 上杭路110号 HKG Map 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 (85882737) 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
Aka-Noren (chì de shān shuǐ/ chi nuan lian) 19 Chenghai Yi Lu (8593-5719) www.chinuanlian. com/jieshao.html 赤的山水 澄 海一路19号
Qian Shi (qiān shí) Excellent prices 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 (85900966) 千石 台湾路7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
Qingshuiwu Japanese (qīng shuǐ wū rì běn liào lǐ) 370 Wuyi Shan Lu (8697-3783) 清水屋日 本料理 黄岛武夷山路370号
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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
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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) Raw fish galore in this Japanese sushi bar. Great taste, great value. 11 Yan Er Dao Lu (8592-5470) 御神 户 燕儿岛路11号
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Korean With up to 100,000 Koreans calling Qingdao home, Korean restaurants abound throughout Hong Kong Garden and other neighbourhoods. Some great dishes include: •p ào cài 泡菜 (kimchi) - spicy pickled vegetables, often an appetizer (v) • t ǔ dòu bǐng 土豆饼 - potato pancake with onion • bàn fàn 拌饭 (bebimbap) bowl of rice with vegetables, egg and usually meat •h án 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 (88678080) 大榕树 香港中路28号 青岛国敦大酒店2层
Hengbo Restaurant (hēng bó míng jiā) An incredibly classy Korean eatery with a whole floor dedicated to barbeque. The set dinner consists of nearly 20 exquisitely prepared courses. 12 Jianfei Garden, 87 Xianggang Dong Lu (8801-1080) 亨伯名家 香港东路87号 建飞花园12号 Huo Lu Qing Charcoal BBQ House (huǒ lú qíng tàn huǒ shāo kǎo wū) A great and reasonably-priced Korean BBQ restaurant. No English menu, but the staff are friendly and helpful. 14 Gutian Lu (8588-6773) 火炉 情炭火烧烤屋 古田路14号 HKG Map 15
Jingfugong (jǐng fú gōng) 43 Xianggang Xi Lu (8386-2449) 景 福宫 香港西路43号 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
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with over 20 different types and served at your table by waiters resembling cowboys in lederhosen. Pitchers are only 12 RMB, or free between 11am2pm. 139 Ningxia Lu (8580-0636) 金汉斯 宁夏路139号
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 tīng) bar/restaurant features a Tapas Bar on the left and fine French cuisine on the right. Cool music and some of the best cocktails in town, making this a superb place to chill out or catch up with friends. 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-6833) 拉维拉 法国餐厅 香港中路5号CBD Map 35
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 and soak up the atmosphere with a bottle of suds. 34 Shanghang Lu (85895152) 水岸泰国餐吧 上杭路 34号 HKG Map 5
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American Ric’s American Cafe (ruì kè měi shì cān bā) 182 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (8610-6726) 瑞克美 式餐吧 黄岛武夷山路182号 The Diner (dān ní měi Fast, shì cān tīng) friendly service, proper English breakfasts (weekends only), bottomless cups of coffee, a decadent chocolate soufflé and the biggest burger in town. Next to the SPR in May 4th Square. 33 Donghai Xi Lu (8577-2051) 丹尼美式餐厅 东 海西路33号 CBD Map 31
Brazilian Cafe Asia (yà zhōu kā fēi) 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel Qingdao, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85718888) 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) Brazilian-style barbecue,
Le Bang (lè bāng fǎ guó xī Great selection cān tīng) of food, wine and cool music. Comfy seating and a chilledout 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 (85718888) 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, 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 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 (134 6829-9634) 黄岛庐山路126号 Spring (fǎ ěr chūn tiān zhŭ liú cān bā) 8 Minjiang Lu (85808889) 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
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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 (8667-7190) 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 (83811111) 木子优品 澳门七路8号 Wildfire (míng yàn) Grill Restaurant. 1F, InterContinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (66566666-1566) 明焰 青岛海尔洲 际酒店1层 澳门路98号
German Monnemer Eck (màn hǎi mǔ jiǎo xī cān tīng jiǔ bā) The only place in town to sample delicious authentic German food. German beer and huge portions of Bratwurst, schnitzel and sauerkraut to fill even the largest of bellies. 173 Jiangxi Lu (8592-1096) 曼海姆 角西餐厅酒吧 江西路173号 HKG Map 14
Italian Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and bar offers superb coffee and a wide range of luscious ice creams. To soak up the relaxing atmosphere, drop by at night for a cocktail or glass of fine wine - happy hour 5:30pm7.30pm! Indulge yourself like you’re in italy. 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮 闽江路 90号乙 CBD Map 6 Da Vinci Restaurant & Lounge (dá fēn qí yì dà lì cān tīng) Authentic 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 cān tīng) Chef Stefano continues to create works of culinary art. For perennially perfect pastas and pizzas, don’t hesitate to spend an evening here. 43 Xianggang Xi Lu (oppo. Haitian Hotel) (8386-2200) 拿波里意大利酒吧餐厅 香港 西路43号(海天大酒店对面)
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Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore Italian Restaurant (shā huá duō lì yì dà lì cān tīng) 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 (85025647) 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 Brand dà lì míng cài cān tīng) new Italian eatery conveniently located in Hong Kong Gardens. For a fresh take on lasagna, carbonara and arrabiata along with a great range of wines, this place is definitely worth a visit! 100 Shanghang Lu (8589-8530) 北绿岛意大利名菜餐厅 上杭 路100号 HKG Map 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 (Jia) 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 Flavors Pizza & Cafe (měi wèi kā fēi xī cān tīng) Bldg. 29, Tiantai Apartments, Lushan Lu (86999140) 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 Pizza Hut (bì shèng kè) American-style 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 (85030088) 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 American-style sizes – their XXL ‘Superpizza’ is a whopping 50cm in diameter! Sit in for dinner and
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Russian Kalinka Russian Restaurant (kǎ lín kǎ é shì jiǔ bā) 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
Turkish Istanbul (yī shì tǎn bù ěr) Great roasted lamb, bbq skewers, fresh veggies and delectable yogurt sauce at prices that will make you over-order. 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
Café, Tea, Ice Cream Cafés Alexander Coffee (yà lì shān dà kā fēi) 36 Daming Lu (Weihai Lu Pedestrian Area) (8381-1663) 亚 历山大咖啡 大名路36号 (威 海路步行街) Amy’s Bakery (ài mì ér dàn The HKG location gāo diàn) serves an impressive array of western-style sandwiches and snacks and deserts. The Taidong location specialises in coffee and cheesecake. 19 Minjiang Lu (8501-7332) 艾蜜儿蛋糕店 闽 江路19号 Weihai Lu, Pedestrian Walk (8381-6356) 艾蜜儿蛋 糕店 威海路步行街一期 72 Shanghang Lu (8588-3613) 艾 蜜儿蛋糕店 上杭路72号 HKG Map 18 Bäckermeister (bèi mài sī tè) Freshly baked artisan breads in the finest European tradition, as well as soups, sandwiches coffee and imported wine. Also
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serves breakfast. Open 6:4521:30. 151 Minjiang Lu (80770123) 贝麦斯特 闽江路151号 HKG Map 20 Be For Time Teahouse (bì fēng táng chá guǎn) 24-hour teahouse with a great deal – for 18 RMB you can order as much as you like from one side of the menu, with drinks, teas and ice cream all covered. 149 Minjiang Lu 避风塘茶馆 闽江路149号 CBD Map 31 Bei An Cafe (běi àn kā fēi guǎn) 69 Ao Men Lu (8577-3337) 北岸 咖啡馆 澳门路69号 Box Café Shop (hé zi zá huò diàn) A funky little café/bar/ sundry store selling attractive household items, quirky gifts and even a range of skate shoes! 51 Zhangzhou Lu (8573-1189) 盒 子杂货店 漳州路51号 HKG Map 13 Cafe Alley (áo lì kā fēi) 24 hour seaview cafe. 35 Donghai Xi Lu (6677-6797) 敖丽咖啡 东 海西路35号 CBD Map 35 Café BIC 65 Zhangzhou Lu (85781698) 漳州路65号 Cafe Davinne’s (kā fēi dá bīn sī) Sumptuous, homemade Belgian chocolates, waffles, ice creams and quality coffee, lovingly prepared in a homely setting. For when life has worn you out and you need a little pampering. C2, 308 Xianggang Dong Lu (8896-7653) 咖啡达彬 斯 香港东路308号C2 Cafe Koco (kā fēi kù kè) An oasis for beers and coffees near Shilaoren! Looking out toward the bay, Koco is a great place to relax with a nice afternoon tea, or try out their occasional live music in the evenings. 83-9 Xianggang Dong Lu (88013620) 咖啡酷客 香港东路 83-9 Café Kona (kā fēi kòu nà) With a great atmosphere, well-crafted beans from Hawaii’s Kona Coast and an assortment of delicious desserts, Cafe Kona is a very pleasant place to sit for a while and enjoy a few cups of joe. Open at 08:00 21 (Jia) Minjiang Er Lu (8573-5300) 咖啡 蔻纳 闽江二路21号(甲) HKG Map 12 3 Taipingjiao Er Lu (83896682) 咖啡蔻纳 太平角二路 3号 Laoshan Beijiushui (87053257) 咖啡蔻纳 崂山北九水 Café Maru (kā fēi mǎ lǔ) Open at 08:00 28 Zhangzhou Yi Lu (8575-6668) 咖啡玛鲁 漳州 一路28号 HKG Map 15 Cafe Mingjia (kā fēi míng jiā) A delightful fusion of old Chinesestyle structure complete with
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tea house upstairs, roastery on the ground level, and expertise. Walk around the Shilaoren Sightseeing Garden for a while before settling in, and then enjoy their excellent brews and wifi for the rest of the afternoon. Inside Shilaoren Sightseeing Garden (8883-2566) 咖啡明家 石老人观光园内 Cafe Solo (suǒ lún kā fēi) Gorgeous little place set in a small garden on Yanerdao Lu! With Tsingtao’s at RMB 15, Solo’s sure to become a popular hangout. 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 (85778000) 索伦咖啡 燕儿岛路6号 华青花园1号楼 (海梦苑对面) Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and bar offers superb coffee and a wide range of luscious ice creams. To soak up the relaxing atmosphere, drop by at night for a cocktail or glass of fine wine - happy hour 5:30pm7.30pm! Indulge yourself like you’re in italy. 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮 闽江路 90号乙 CBD Map 6 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) Korean-run coffee bar and fashion lounge - a great place to hang out! 18 Xuzhou Lu (85836225) 海岸咖啡 徐州路18号 CBD Map 34 Cream Coffee (kè lì mǎ kā fēi tīng) 8 Zijin Shan Lu, Huangdao 客利玛咖啡厅 黄岛紫金山 路8号 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 (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 (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
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=featured in PocketTM Qingdao =english menu more pricey than the norm, but worth the extra expense. 5F, Sunnyworld Cyberport (entrance next to Haagen-Dasz), 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 fēi) Beautiful design makes for a social atmosphere, helping this cafe stand out in a neighbourhood quickly becoming overrun with coffee beans. But it’s the variety of coffees that really makes this place shine. 31 Minjiang Er Lu (8571-6861) 浩世咖啡 闽江二 路31号 HKG Map 17 Hehe Cafe & Books Ideamarket (hé hé kā fēi hé shū) Zhangzhou Yi Lu 和合咖啡和书 漳州一路 Java Coffee/Deli (Java kā fēi wū) 1F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext. 8899) Java咖 啡屋 香港中路28号 青岛国敦 大酒店1层 Mamahuhu Café (mǎ mǎ hǔ hǔ kā fēi) 21 Guanxiang Er Lu (located in an observatory, inside of Guanxiangshan Park) (8282-2626) 马马虎虎咖啡 观 象二路21号 (观象山天文 台内) Mingdian Coffee (míng diǎn kā fēi yǔ chá) 22 Minjiang Lu (8572-7233) 名典咖啡语茶 闽 江路22号 376 Jinggang Shan Lu, Huangdao (8688-0000) 名 典咖啡语茶 黄岛井冈山路 376号 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 (8588-6916) 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) 尚品咖啡 闽江 路149号 Snail Coffee Bar (wō niú kā 22 Dagu lu, near fēi bā)
zhongshan Lu 蜗牛咖啡吧 大 沽路 22号(中山路旁边) 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) (85782296) 东海西路35号(五四广 场内) CBD Map 33 SPR White House (nòng hǎi yuán bái gōng huì suǒ) More than just coffee. Next to popular Shilaoren Beach, and with an on-site swimming pool and restaurant as well as a private area on the roof for weddings or parties. Surf Plaza, 316 Xianggang Dong Lu (88891237) 弄海园白宫会所 香港东 路316号 弄海园 Starbucks Coffee (xīng bā A sure bet for kè kā fēi) 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 (85752991) 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 (85779106) 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
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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 Lu (8077-3031) 闽江路43号 Cassani (kǎ sà nī) This Italian-owned cafe and bar offers superb coffee and a wide range of luscious ice creams. To soak up the relaxing atmosphere, drop by at night for a cocktail or glass of fine wine - happy hour 5:30pm7.30pm! Indulge yourself like you’re in italy. 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮 闽江路 90号乙 CBD Map 6 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 (86677230) 哈根达斯 香港中路38 号 阳光百货1层B1单元 CBD Map 32 Icy Delight Ice Cream (ài sī dí lái bīng qí lín) 12 Taidong San Lu (8380-2835) 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 (85968686) 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 & Clubs 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
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Allen Story (ā lún gù shì kā fēi jiǔ bā) Occasional live music. 206 Minjiang Lu (8573-3757) 阿 伦故事咖啡酒吧 闽江路206 号 HKG Map 13 Amatar Club (tiān zūn jù lè bù) An exclusive and relaxing club located atop Qindao building on HK road, and a luxurious retreat in which to meet friends. Features live piano music and western food. 9F, North gate of Qindao Mansion, 89 Xianggang Zhong Lu (Near Shanghang Lu) (8587-9393) 天 樽俱乐部 香港中路89号 琴 岛大厦北门9层(上杭路入口) HKG Map 21 Angel Bar & Club (tiān shǐ jiǔ bā jù lè bù) 18 Aomen Lu (west of May 4th Square) (8385-9898) 天使酒吧俱乐部 澳门路18号 (五四广场西侧) bar@central.com 1F, Copthorne Hotel Qingdao, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext. 8400) 大堂酒吧 香港中路28号 青岛 国敦大酒店1层 Beetles Music Box Bar (jiǎ ké chóng jiŭ bā) 19 Yanerdao Lu (8592-7820) 甲壳虫酒吧 燕儿 岛路19号 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 Cafè Solo Bldg. 1, Huaqing Garden, 6 Yanerdao Lu (oppo. Haimengyuan) (8577-8000) 燕儿 岛路6号 华青花园1号楼(海 梦苑对面) Cassani (kǎ sà nī) 90 (Yi) Minjiang Lu (8581-8263) 卡萨妮 闽江路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
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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 (85897919) 查理斯酒吧 江西路167 号 HKG Map 2 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 Corner Jazz Bar (jiē jiăo jué shì bā) Corner Jazz is one of the most frequented bars in town. Usually busy until the wee hours. 153 Minjiang Lu (85758560) 街角爵士吧 闽江路153 号 HKG Map 11 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 (88882046) Feeling VIP酒吧 香港 中路32号 五矿大厦3层 CBD Map 34 First Class Bar (tóu děng cāng) When you really want to unwind, First Class features some of the hottest dance performances in town. 6F, Home Inn, 89 Xianggang Zhong Lu (139-23760993) 头等舱 香港中路89号 如家酒店6层 Free Cuba (zì yóu gǔ bā) Inside Tiantai Stadium (136 7886-8624) 自由古巴 天泰体育场内 Freeman (zì yóu rén kā fēi) A fusion of late night watering hole and daytime coffee hangout, Freeman has an amazingly cool, relaxed vibe, great selection of spirits at excellent prices. 25元 long islands? OK! 163 Jiangxi Lu (158 5321-1877) 自由人咖啡 江西 路163号 Jack’s Bar and Restaurant (jié kè xī cān bā) 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
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Holiday KTV (hǎo lè dí) A fun place to sing songs, with courteous staff, clean rooms, and a convenient location to take a break from the bars (located directly across the road from Le Bang). Bring lots of friends! 71 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85891777) 好乐迪 香港中路71号 CBD Map 35 Kaili’s Club (shēng huó jǐ hé xiū xián bā) On the Bar Street, Behind Haidu Hotel, Huangdao (132-1082-9846) 生活几何休闲 吧 海都酒店后面酒吧街 La Villa (lā wéi lā fǎ guó cān This great, chilled tīng) bar/restaurant features a Tapas Bar on the left and fine French cuisine on the right. Cool music and some of the best cocktails in town, making this a superb place for chilling out or catching up with friends. 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-6833) 拉维拉 法国餐厅 香港中路5号 CBD Map 37 Le Bang (lè bāng fǎ guó xī Great selection cān tīng) of food, wine and cool music. Comfy seating and a chilledout 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 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 full-service 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) LPG Bar & Cafe What a great bar! Dancing, foosball, solid decor, fantastic new beats on the weekend and awesome alternative favourites during the week. They even have Carlsberg on tap! 162 Jiangxi Lu (8593-6566) 江西路162号 HKG Map 2 My Place Pub (chén lù xiū xián bā) 289 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (136-7884-6884) 晨露休闲吧 黄岛武夷山路289号 Old Jack’s Bar (lăo jié kè jiǔ A strong contender bā) 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
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=featured in PocketTM Qingdao =english menu 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 CBD Map 31 Room Lounge The funkiest little bar in town! Hidden behind Top Yihe on Shandong Lu, but well worth finding. 1F, Haihua Building, Binhai Garden, 1 Shandong Lu (8666-3559) 山 东路1号 滨海花园海华大厦 1层 CBD Map 33 Safari Pub (fēi zhōu bā) 2F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8670) 非洲吧 香港中路76 号 颐中皇冠假日酒店2层 Salsa Q (qīng wǔ lā dīng) Practice your latino steps with Qingdao’s hottest young socialites! This venue has some of Qingdao’s most renowned salseros at the helm, so go, be merry, and swivel the night away! Unit 105, 14 Jiangxi Lu (139-6971-2083) 青舞拉丁 江 西路14号105 丙 HKG Map 14 Sailing Bar (xī hǎi guó jì jù lè bù) Resident Square, Huangdao (8169-1117) 西海国际俱乐部 黄岛市民广场 Scotland Bar (sū gé lán jiǔ bā) 9F, Killin Crown Hotel, 197 Xianggang Dong Lu (8889-1888) 苏格兰酒吧 香港东路197号 麒麟皇冠大酒店9层 Soho Bar (sū hé jiǔ bā) Hiphoppin’ on a nightly basis with the tunes turned up to 11. 162 Jiangxi Lu (8592-9898) 苏荷酒 吧 江西路162号 HKG Map 18 SOS Bringing world class DJ’s to town, this is the no.1 dance club in Qingdao. 71 Xianggang Zhong
Lu (8596-9898) 香港中路71号 HKG Map 15 The Lounge (quán láng). 1F, Intercontinental Qingdao, 98 Aomen Lu (6656-6666-1561) 泉 廊 青岛海尔洲际酒店1层 澳 门路98号 The King’s Head English Pub (guó wáng tóu xiàng yīng gé A fine English pub lán bā) 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 The Oriental Saloon 217 Wuyi Shan Lu, Huangdao (8688-3073) 黄岛武夷山路217号 Tsingtao Brewery Bar (qīng dǎo pí jiǔ pǐn jiǔ guǎn) 56 Dengzhou Lu (8383-3437) 青岛 啤酒品酒馆 登州路56号 Wine Society (pú táo jiǔ huì) With years of experience in wine tasting and distribution, Henri’s Wine Society is a huge blessing for Qingdao. With French cuisine, snacks and wines from all over the world, this is a place that begs to be visited. 66 Fuzhou Lu (8577-0019) 葡萄酒会 福州 路66号
Recreation Bowling Crowne Plaza Hotel Bowling (qīng dǎo yí zhōng huáng guàn jià rì jiǔ diàn bǎo líng qiú zhōng xīn) 2B, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8268) 青岛颐中 皇冠假日酒店保龄球中心 香 港中路76号 青岛颐中皇冠假 日酒店2B层
Cycling New Concept Bicycle Club (qīng dǎo xīn gài niàn zì xíng chē jù lè bù) 105 Yan An Lu (8272-7834) www.xgnbt.com 青岛新概念自 行车俱乐部 延安路105号 Unlimit Bike Club (wú jí xiàn zì xíng chē yùn dòng jù lè bù) 18 Liaocheng Lu (8280-7097) 无 极限自行车运动俱乐部 聊城 路18号
Equestrianism Gold Rider Club (jīn qí shì mǎ shù jù lè bù) Corss of Songling Lu and Liaoyang Dong Lu (Near Qingdao International Golf Club) (8896-3166) 金骑士马术俱乐 部 松岭路和辽阳东路交叉口 (青岛国际高尔夫俱乐部旁)
Fitness Crowne Plaza Health Club (qīng dǎo yí zhōng huáng guàn jià rì jiǔ diàn jiàn shēn zhōng
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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 (88611011) 颐中.VIP会所-伊斯凯 恩旗舰店 银川西路 Copthorne Fitness Centre (guó dūn dà jiǔ diàn kāng lè zhōng xīn) 4F, Copthorne Hotel, 28 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8572-1688 ext.8900) 国敦大酒店康乐中 心 香港中路28号 国敦大酒 店4层 Impulse Total Fitness (yīng pài sī jiàn shēn jù lè bù) 26 Fuzhou Nan Lu (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 Weider-Tera Fitness Club (yī zhào wěi dé jiàn shēn) 8F, MYKAL, 69 Xianggang Zhong Lu (6670-0800) 一兆韦德健身 香 港中路69号 麦凯乐8层
Golf Four Seasons Riverside Golf & Resort (táo yuán jiāng jǐng gāo ěr fū jù lè bù) A great place for recreation with friends, family or colleagues. In addition to the expertly staffed pro shop and rolling greens, the resort houses a full spa for total body relaxation. Chenyang District, 204 National Road (8115-0010) 桃源江景高尔夫俱乐部 城阳 区204国道段 Huashan International Country Club (huá shān guó jì xiāng cūn jù lè bù) Huashan Township, Jimo City (8456-0888) 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-
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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 A new, uptuō bāng) 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 (85665678) 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 (80905788) 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
=featured in PocketTM 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 (85886666) 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 (85881818) 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 (8801-0199) 英派斯 健身俱乐部壁球室 香港东 路67号
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Swimming Flying Fish Swimming Club (xiǎo fēi yú yóu yǒng jù lè bù) Rm. 303, Bldg 2, Dushi Jiri, 82 Jiangxi Lu (133 0642-7777) 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 (85939000) 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 (85752325) 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 08957112) 贝蒙特武馆 湖南路55号
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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 (89090977) 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
Stage & Screen Cinemas Haiyi Cinema (hǎi yì yǐng chéng) 1B, Chuandai World, Taidong Pedestria Area (83616688) 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 (66700700) 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 (8362-5656) 万达国际影城 台 东三路63号 沃尔玛4层
Music Hall Qingdao Concert Hall (qīng dǎo yīn yuè tīng) 1 Lanshan Lu (8287-7050) 青岛音乐厅 兰 山路1号 Qingdao People’s Auditorium (qīng dǎo shì rén mín huì táng) 9 Taiping Lu (8286-5232) 青岛市 人民会堂 太平路9号
Theatres Qinghua Theatre (qīng huà xiǎo jù chǎng) 12 Linqing Lu (82818181) 青话小剧场 临清路12号
Shopping Antiques Antique Market (jiù huò gǔ dǒng shì chǎng) Wenhua Shichang, Changle Lu (83823513) 旧货古董市场 昌乐路
文化市场 Sanshengyuan Artworks Shop (sān shēng yuán) 67 Aomen Lu (8579-7833) 三生缘 澳门路 67号 Metisse Souvenir Shop (yī fēi jīng diǎn) Before you leave Qingdao, stop by Metisse for a souvenir! Offering a whole range from simple trinkets to authentic antiques, Metisse can sate you thirst for culture. 2F, Crowne Plaza, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8962) 伊霏经典 香港中路76号 颐中皇冠假日 酒店2层
Art Boya Art & Framing Gallery (bó yǎ huà láng) Art and Photos 52 Minjiang Er Lu (8577-5924) 博雅 画廊 闽江二路 52号 Qingdao Modern Artists Gallery (qīng dǎo dāng dài yì shù jiā huà láng) 3 Changle Lu (83802977) 青岛当代艺术家画廊 昌 乐路3号 San Xi Tang Gallery (sān xī táng huà láng) 100 Nanjing Lu (8097-0589) 三希堂画廊 南京 路100号 Yi Pin Tang (yì pǐn táng) Rm. 202, Bldg. 2, Changle Lu Culture Market (8381-5166) 逸品堂 昌 乐路文化市场2楼202号
Books Hao Xue You Book Market (hǎo xué yǒu tú shū cài shì) 10 Quanzhou Lu 好学友图书菜市 泉州路10号 The Book Nook With more English titles coming in all the time, Qingdao’s first dedicated 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 15
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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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 (8118-0888) 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 (66788777) 海信广场 东海西路50 号 HKG Map 16 Jimo Market (jí mò lù xiǎo shāng pǐn pī fā shì chǎng) Jimo Lu 即墨路小商品批发市 场 即墨路 Longshan Underground Shopping Centre (lóng shān dì xià shāng chéng) 29 Jiangsu Lu (8286-8902) 龙山地下商城 江 苏路29号 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 MYKAL (mài kǎi lè) 69 Xianggang Zhong Lu (66700666) 麦凯乐 香港中路69号 HKG Map
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Parkson (bǎi shèng) 44-46 Zhongshan Lu (8202-1085) 百盛 中山路44-46号 Printemps Mall (bā lí chūn tiān guǎng chǎng) 9 Shandong Lu (8581-1588) 巴黎春天广场 山 东路9号 Sky (tiān kōng) 11 Zhangzhou Yi Lu (8577-1276) 天空 漳州一 路11号 Sunshine Department Store (yáng guāng bǎi huò) 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (86677166) 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
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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 (85826666) 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 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 Hanbur German Bakery (hàn bǎi mài xiāng) Located in the basement supermarket of posh new Hisense Plaza. Watch German master baker Helmut and his team produce a large range of German and international bread, cakes and pastries. Enjoy German Schwarzbrot, tasty Bauernbrot and crispy rolls with a variety of imported butter, cheese, sausage and jam (available in the supermarket). Hisense Plaza Basement, 50 Donghai Xi Lu (8572-6865) 汉柏麦香 东 海西路50号 海信奥运广场 CBD Map 39 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) German chain supermarket and a major supplier of international restaurants in Qingdao. Excellent imported selection of wines, cheeses, meats and other delicacies that can elude one in China. 116 Chongqing Nan Lu (8566-8888) 麦德龙 重庆南路116号 Mission Coffee Roasting (mài sēn kā fēi) Qingdao’s only microroaster! Gordon has a passion for fine coffees, and roasts one small batch of premium beans at a time. He’ll even do special orders if there’s a variety you particularly like. Coffee lovers must check this out. 49C Donghai Xi Lu (8572-8539) 迈
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森咖啡 东海西路49号 HKG Map 11 Qingdao Zhongtang Import & Export Co. Ltd. (zhōng táng jìn chū kǒu shāng mào) A wide selection of imported spirits. Friendly service and great prices. Located slightly back from the street. 81 Xuzhou Lu (8581-8719) 中糖进出口商贸 徐州路81号 Silver Garden Grocery Shop (yín dū huā yuán gòu wù shāng chǎng) 1A Cuibaige, Bldg. 12, Yindu Garden, 1 Zhanghua Lu (8589-7732) 银都花园购物商 场 彰化路1号 都花园12号翠 柏阁1A The Wine Residence (cáng jiǔ xuān) Xiangdao Mansion, 75-5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85878889) 藏酒轩 香港中路75-5 号 香岛大厦 RT Mart (dà rùn fā) 162 Ningxia Lu (8578-0529) 大润发 宁夏 路162号 Walmart (wò ěr mǎ) 63 Taidong San Lu (8367-5600) 沃尔玛 台 东三路63号 Watsons (qū chén shì) 1F, Sunshine Department Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (86677166) 屈臣氏 香港中路38号 阳光百货1层
For Kids Children’s Club (ér tóng jù lè bù) 2F, Shangri-La Hotel, 9 Xianggang Zhong Lu (Inside Café Yum) (8388-3838 ext. 6478) 儿童 俱乐部 香港中路9号 香格里 拉大饭店2层 (咖啡苑内) Peek-a-Boo (bǔ kāng fù yù yīng zhuān mài diàn) 31 Yan Er Dao Lu (8593-1283) 哺康富育婴 专卖店 燕儿岛路31号 Victory Club (wěi kě wěi ér tóng jù lè bù) Rm.103, Top Yihe, 10 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8502-7616) 伟可伟儿童俱乐 部 香港中路10号 颐和国际大 厦103室 MIHO Mart (ér tóng lè yuán) Chinese supermarket with very cool roller-blading / skating rink on second floor. 15 RMB admission which includes blade/ skate rental. Also has a separate ‘soft’ play area for the kids similar to BB Cool, admission 15 RMB. 2F, Weifeng Supermarket, Fuqing Lu (8866-5638) 儿童乐园 福清路 味丰超市2层
Gifts & Accessories 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
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Home Goods B&Q (bǎi ān jū) 38 Shandong Lu (8580-6611) 百安居 山东路 38号
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Lida Wigs & Hair Extensions (lì dá jiǎ fā) 2nd Floor in iGo Department Store (135-53055605) 利达假发 爱购商城二 楼扶梯口
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
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
Natural Law Hairdressing (zì rán fǎ zé) 27 Minjiang Er Lu (8572-6975) 自然发则 闽江 二路27号
Home World (jiā shì jiè) 100 Liaoyang Xi Lu (8562-0194) 家世 界 辽阳西路100号
X-Game Sports (kù pài zú) 148 Zhangzhou Lu (8577-3543) 酷派 族 漳州路148号
Lovely Nails (ài shǒu ài jiǎo měi jiǎ huì suǒ) A four-storey salon with sea views, Lovely Nails’ beautifully decorated interior is complete with marble footsoaking tubs and plush leather cushions perfect for relaxing into a pampering pedicure and manicure. 36 Silver Garden, 1 Zhanghua Lu (Opposite Seaview Garden Hotel) (8588-7871) 爱手 爱脚美甲会所 彰化路1号 银 都花园36号
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 Yinjie Bedding (yín jié chuáng pĭn) 166 Zhangzhou Lu (85778721) 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 (8365-4582) 馨艺洲琴行 延 安三路74号 Yao Yi Instruments (yáo yì qín háng) 18 Rehe Lu (near Jiaozhou Lu) (137-0898-8375) 摇艺琴行 热河路18号(靠近胶州路)
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) A French sportswear distributor with a reputation for wide selection of activities and brands, and low prices for internationalstandard equipment. Sports of all kinds, from squash and football to sailing and mountain climbing. 188 Liaoyang Xi Lu (Below Fuliao Overpass) (85617788) 迪卡侬 辽阳西路188号
Tailors Tingting Tailor (tíng tíng zhì yī) 1-116, 2F Apprel World, 3 Taidong Lu (138 6986-9758) 婷 婷制衣 台东路3号 穿戴大世 界2层1-116 Yongzheng Tailor Shop (yǒng zhèng cái féng diàn) 1F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-8888 ext.8961) 永正裁缝店 香港 中路76号 青岛颐中皇冠假 日酒1层
Tobacco Tobacco Shop (yān cǎo diàn) 1F, Jusco, 72 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8571-9629) 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 (88973096) 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 (86579888) 天泰假日温泉 即墨温泉 旅游度假区内
Beauty Centres Panco (fán gē guó jì měi róng měi tǐ shā lóng) 20 (wu) Donghai Zhong Lu (8506-5155) 汎歌国际美容美体沙龙 东海 中路20号戊 Sleeping Lotus SPA (shuì lián yǎng shēng měi róng guǎn) A variety of spa services for females and couples. A3, 26 Donghai Lu (inside Langqin Garden) (8593-6008) 睡莲养 生美容馆 东海路26号A3(浪 琴园内) Sunning International Health SPA (xīn jīn lì měi jiàn shuǐ liáo guó jì jù lè bù) 19 Haimen Lu (8389-2227) 鑫金利美健水疗 国际俱乐部 海门路19号
Hairdressers Leekaja Hair Biz (lǐ jiā zǐ xíng xiàng shè jì zhōng xīn) 3F, Sunshine Department Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu (86677022) 李嘉子形象设计中心 香 港中路38号 阳光百货3层
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Massage Renming Foot Massage Centre (rén míng zú bù bǎo jiàn zhōng xīn) 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu (opp. World Trade Centre) (8387-9188) 人名足部保健中 心 香港中路5号(世贸中心 对面) Traditional Chinese Medical Massage (chuán tǒng zhōng yī àn mó) Get rid of suffering. Home visit service provided (8865-6700) janexu160@163. com 传统中医按摩 Yukangyuan Foot and Body Massage (yù kāng yuàn zú liáo àn mó zhōng xīn) 5 Minjiang Er Lu (8577-0682) 钰康苑足疗按 摩中心 闽江二路5号
Education Chinese Language International Business Exchange Centre (guó jì shāng wù jiāo liú zhōng xīn) 16A, Bldg 3, Jindu Garden, 37 Donghai Xi Lu (8667-5167, 8667-5168) 国际 商务交流中心 东海西路37号 金都花园C座16楼A室 Qingdao Jing-hua Language Training School (qīng dǎo jīng huá yǔ yán péi xùn xué xiào) Located on the campus of Qingdao University, Jinghua offers HSK and casual courses in Chinese. Rm. 8166, Qingdao University International Communication, 308 Ningxia Lu (8595-0758) 青岛京华语言培 训学校 宁夏路308号 青岛大 学国际学术交流中心8166室 Shin-A Education Group (xīn yà yŭ yán zhuān xiū xué xiào) A Japanese based international school which specialises in teaching Mandarin Chinese to foreigners. Centrally located in the expatriate area of town. 9F,
Jinguang Mansion, 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8573-1790) 新亚语言 专修学校 香港中路56号 金 光大厦9层
English Language Joy Children’s English School (jiā yīn yīng yǔ) F1-2, 130 Zhangzhou Lu www.joyfamily. com.cn (8571-5991, 8572-6752) 佳音英语 漳州路130号1-2层 International House Qingdao
(qīng dăo yīng háo yŭ yán zhuān xiū xué xiào) 883 Tong An Lu (8891-7120) 青岛英豪语 言专修学校 同安路883号
Wall Street English (huá ěr jiē yīng yǔ) An American-managed English school offering top quality instruction for business and test preparation. 2F, Golden Plaza, 20 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8502 5469 ) 华尔街英语 香 港中路20号 黄金广场2层 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. Get some lessons, and watch for their fantastic cultural events! 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
International Schools 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 American International School (qīng dǎo měi guó guó jì xué xiào) American teaching staff provide the classes at this internationally-recognised, 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
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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
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
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 No.1 International School of Shandong Province (shān dōng shěng qīng dǎo dì yī guó jì xué xiào) Excellent facilities and standards of education, with western and Chinese, qualified and accredited staff members, AP and Honours classes, an SAT test centre and as of 2009, a brand new campus with top-of-therange 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)
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
Yew Chung International School of Qingdao (Prep) Admission Office (yào zhōng guó jì xué xiào zhāo shēng bàn shì chù) Educating students to an international standard, Yew Chung School has years of experience and maintains an excellent standard of teaching. enquiry@ycef.com (8687-1122) Bldg 7, 36 Laoshan Lu 耀中国际学校(筹)招生办 事处 崂山路36号7号楼 Bldg 1, Shique Villa, 1 Shiquetan Lu, Huangdao 耀中国际学校(筹) 招生办事处 开发区石雀滩路 1号 石雀小筑1号楼
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
Art School Jingyang Art Studio 139 6971-2083
Medical Dental Clinics Gezhi Dental Clinic (gé zhì chǐ kē) 210 Liaoyang Xi Lu (85697216) 格致齿科 辽阳西路210 号辛户
Pharmacy Hong Ren Tang Pharmacy (hóng rén táng dà yào fáng) 196 Zhongshan Lu (8282-5279) 宏仁堂大药房 中山路196号
Hospitals Bellaire Medical Centre (bèi lì ěr yī liáo zhōng xīn) Bellaire Medical Centre offers a rigourously high degree of medical care; internationally educated staff including chirotratic and OB/GYN. Bldg. 49, Silver Garden, 1 Zhanghua Lu (8111-7118) 贝利尔医疗中 心 彰化路1号 银都花园49座 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 (8593-7690 ext.2266) 市立医院东院区国际 门诊 东海中路5号 Qingdao Haici TCM Hospital (qīng dǎo hǎi cí yī yuàn) Famous for Chinese Traditional Medicine. 4 Remin Lu (83777066) 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 (8592-7606) 你 和我青少年健康中心 上杭 路106号
Surgery Clinics Tian Bei Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (tián bèi měi róng yī Diligence xué zhōng xīn) 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 (85782828, 800 830 2880) 汇丰银行 香港中路76号 颐中皇冠假日 酒店8层 Bank of China (zhōng guó yín háng) (95566) 中国银行 Merchants Bank of China (zhāo shāng yín háng) (95555) 招 商银行 Construction Bank of China (zhōng guó jiàn shè yín háng) (95533) 中国建设银行 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (zhōng guó gōng shāng yín háng) (95588) 中国 工商银行
Business Hanrong Consultant Co., Ltd. Offers premium consulting services to international business seeking a foothold in Qingdao.Specialises in esablis hment,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. 139-6392-9799 or jordan.ju@163.com
qingdao listings 63 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 (85979039) 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 wai 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
Real Estate J & M Realty (shèng jiā bù dòng chǎn) For rental and purchase of residential and commercial property in Qingdao municipality, consult J & M Realty. Well-informed, respectable staff members make investing your time and money a whole lot easier. Bldg. B, 204B, World Trade Centre, 6 Xianggang Zhong Lu (8388-9232, 8591-9859) info@ jmrealtyco.com 盛嘉不动产 香港中路6号 世贸中心B 座204B Century 21 Ao Men Shop (21 shì jì bù dòng chǎn qīng dǎo jīn dōu 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 (or help you get rid of one you don’t want anymore). 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 (1358325-0736) 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
Decoration Crystal Creation Decoration (jīng chéng zhuāng shì) Canadian-trained 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, 137-0899-3183) yuliangs@gmail.com 山东清泰 律师事务所 香港东路268号 You Hua Law Firm (shān dōng yǒu huá lǜ shī shì wù suǒ) Experienced in the handling of business law - specifically maritime, investment, taxation and business registration. Ready to advise any and all companies in matters, large or small. Discretion assured. Suite 1603, Unit 2, 17 Haimen Lu (Beside Shangri-La Hotel) (88662999, 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
Postal Fedex Express (lián bāng kuài dì) Bldg. B, 171 Huaian Lu (+800-988-18888) 联邦快递 淮 安路171号B座 Post Office (yóu jú) 56 Xianggang Zhong Lu (85712182) 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
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 (8388-2269, 80970521) 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
Trading 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. 2-204, 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 2-204 Qingdao DKK Glassware Co, Ltd. Rm 523, Saina Business Center Building, 111 Yanji Lu (85886885) 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 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 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 Qingdao Yijia Efar Improt & Exprot CO.,LTD. (qīng dǎo yì jiā yí yuǎn jìn chū kǒu yǒu xiàn gōng sī) 12F, Fulin Mansion, 87 Fuzhou Nan Lu (8597-8801) sunyong@yijiatex.com 青岛益 佳宜远进出口有限公司 福州 南路87号 福林大厦12层 Qingdao Maitiam Textile Co.,Ltd (qīng dǎo gē ān měi fǎng zhī yǒu xiàn gōng sī) 15 Xinghai Lu, Qingdao Huanhai Economic Development Zone (8493-9911) 青岛歌安美纺织有限公司 城 阳环海经济技术开发区兴海 路15号 Shandong Chonglong Garments Co.,Ltd. (shān dōng chóng lóng fú shì yǒu xiàn gōng sī) 18AB, Suite B, Shum Yip Plaza, 9 Shandong Lu (85821952) karen@chonglong.cn www.chonglong.cn 山东崇龙服 饰有限公司 山东路9号巴黎 春天广场B座18AB
Travel AA Carlos Flight Centre (kǎi huá guó jì jī piào) Low price promise. 2 Xuzhou Lu (3 mins walk form Xianggang Lu Carrefour) (85028021, 8079-0626, 8079-0625) carlos@163169.net Skype: qingdaokaihua 凯华国际机票 徐州路2号(家乐福旁) All Ways Air Tourist Agency (quán chéng háng kōng lǚ yóu fú wù yǒu xiàn gōng sī) Rm. 307, 17 Nanjing Lu (8577-9035) 全程航空旅游服务有限公司 南京路17号307室
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A-Z dining 66 Agemann 52 Ah Yat Abalone Restaurant 51 Ajisen 52 Aka-Noren 52 Autumn Town 52 Ba Gong Shan 53 Bamboo 54 Bellagio 52 Bi Feng Tang 50 Boiling Fish Township 51 Cafe Asia 50, 52, 54 Café Yum 52, 54 Cassani 54 Central Hong Kong Hotpot 51 China Gongshe 51 Da Niang 50 Daochuan 52 Da Qing Hua Dumplings 50 Da Shanghai Restaurant 51 Da Vinci Restaurant & Lounge 54 De Heng Beijing Roast Duck 50 Don Korea 53 Dou Lai Shun 51 Dunhuang 51 Fatema Indian Restaurant 52 Genoa Pizza 54 Golden Hans 50 Golden Hans Buffet 50 Golden Sea Corner 51 Guang Kai Seafood Restaurant 51 Haidao Seafood Restaurant 51 Hai Meng Yuan 51 Hamheaung Korean 54 Han A Reum 53 Hao Hao Xiao Chu 50 HBR Music Kitchen 50 Hengbo Restaurant 53 Honghua Village 52 Hong Kong 97 52 Hong Kong 97 VIP 52 Hong Kong Old Restaurant 50 Huo Lu Qing Charcoal BBQ 53 In the Kitchen/Top 52 Istanbul 55 Jingfugong 53 Jinghualou Beijing Roast Duck 50 Jinmeng Restaurant 51 Jinshan Restaurant 51 Jin Shan Restaurant 51 Ju Xiang Ju 51 Kalinka Russian Restaurant 55 Kowloon Tong 50 Kuji Kuji 52 KumsuKangsan 53 Kylin French 50 Laobian 50 Lao Man Ke 51 Lao Zhuan Cun 51 La Villa 54, 57 La Zuyette 52 Le Bang 54, 57 Le Tai Yuan 51 Lisa’s Pizzeria 54 Lotus 50 Meng Family 53 Monnemer Eck 54 Murano’s 54 Napoli 54 Pasta Fresca Da 54 Ping’s Beijing 50 Pizza Hut 54 Pizza JJ 54 Qingdao Restaurant 51 Qin Ji 51 San Bao 51 San He Yuan 50 Shan Cheng Chilli 51 Shu Xiang Yuan 51 Sorrento 55 South Beauty 51 Spring 54 Steven Gao’s 51 Sumo and Sushi 53 Sunshine Grill 54 Takewaka Kaiseki 53 Tanyutou 51 Taste Music 54 Teng Wang Ge 50 The Diner 54 Tian Lu Yuan 51 Tortillas 54 Trattoria 54 Tudari 54 Xiao Fei Yang 51 Yamazen 53 Yamuna 52 Yaoyao Hotpot 51 Yijinglou 51 Yiqinglou 51 Yuansheng Haigang 51 Yucong 51 Yu Ma Tou 51 Yu Shen Hu 53 Zhongshanyuan 50 Zhou Quan Zhou Dao 51
Classifieds Real Estate Time Square 337 m2 office space available on 16th floor of Time Square 时代广场(香港 中路52号), quoting ¥260,000/year net, negotiable & flexible with good users. Phone No. 15606485127, Email: mustang@public.qd.sd.cn
Apartment available 1 bedroom apartment (70m2) Laoshan district Tan Shang Wan (near Kilin Hotel). Living room, 1 bath, kitchen; appliances installed, furnishing available; underfloor heating. Optional laundry service. Quiet area, near the ocean, great place to live with cinema and bar coming soon downstairs. 35,000/yr ONO. Call 139 532-06015. Ms. Xu.
Seeking Apt. Short term rent I’m a British teacher of English, (female) looking for a furnished flat or room to rent. I’m happy to live alone or to share with other people, but I’d like to pay short term, for just three months. I’m a very easy going person, fun to live with and will do my share of the chores. If you can help, please call me on 135 0639-0196 Louise
Job Market Jobs Available What a great place to live and work - QINGDAO! One of the city’s best international schools is looking for teachers for the September semester. We have 300+ students ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Foreign teachers number 15-20 and come from a wide variety of backgrounds but all with teaching experience. We have approx 35 Chinese teachers. Professional support/development is very much part of the school culture and teachers unfailingly improve their skills. Contact: Karen, Principal’s Assistant. intl_department58@yahoo.com. 159 6689-9105
Seeking University representatives Buckingham University is seeking representatives who can find students to enroll in our courses in the UK. Pay is performance based. For more information, please contact buckingham-uni@hotmail.co.uk Tom
Jobs wanted
Do you need help? Hi! I am Haley ,a Chinese girl with easy -going character. I’ve been certificated by the Senior Level Spoken English Test. I am also rich in experience teaching Chinese and I like this job very much! I can provide personal Chinese study for you and help you speak out fluently. My other job is as a yoga instructor, so I would like to help you become more health. And also I can provide other services such as translating, job wanting and shopping. If you need help, don’t be hesitate to contact me. Email and MSN: fanqinz@ hotmail.com 158 6687-2610
Language Exchange Study Abroad Are you interested in improving your childs’ level of English? Have you thought of sending them to school in England? Or have you considered intensive English language courses this summer? I am the exclusive agent for several of the most prestigious schools in England. If interested please ring Ed Cheney on 159 6555-3357 or email edwardcheney@hotmail.com. (Please feel free to ring or email in Chinese)
Friendship of my little girl My sister wants to find a foreign little child who can play with her kid aged 5 years old. She is studying English for one year. If you have children like same age and want to practice Chinese, please tell me. xiaolu email: wangxl-1986@163.com
Teach Chinese to English speakers. I teach Chinese to English speakers. I have over three years teach experience teaching students from France, South Korea, Canada and some other countries before. I am a responsible teacher and patient in my teaching. If you need help with your Chinese, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Lily 139 696-35281 Lily312@hotmail. com
Mandarin lessons tutoring Professional private Mandarin lessons. Offers a relaxing and warm environment to study. No.31 Xuzhou Rd, close to Cassani. Check our website for details - LIBS - www.sweetclass.cn cynthia_mlml@yahoo.com
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A soccer player seeks professional representation. If you are an agent, a club scout, or a former soccer player with potential connections YOU are pretty much welcome to help a talented forward/midfielder realize his professionalism and strong desire to play SOCCER! The location doesn’t really matter. The player is available for trials and IS WORTH IT! There’s a video link to see the player in action: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=6Kl6kJPCcOo. All further details are available via e-mail, by phone or personal contact. High commission is guaranteed. Julia tel: 150 5322-7931, 138 6424-3207, zasonya@ayhoo.com
Poor abandoned cats looking for a warm place to stay, If you are a caring, kind, and responsible person who wants a cat, please visit www.qdcats. cn qdcats@126.com
Professional private Madarin/ English lesson Offers a relaxing and warm environment to study. No.31 Xuzhou Rd, close to Cassani. Check our website for details www.sweetclass.cn
For Sale Playstation 2 for sale
With no controllers but loads of games. RMB1,000 ono. Call Neil 135 8320-6332
Ibanez bass guitar for sale White, 4-string electric bass guitar. RMB2,000 ono. Call Steven 153 1874-0652
Goods Wanted CARs! I’d love to consider buying your used car in a good condition and for a reasonable price. Will have a look at anything you’ve got. Send me pictures and short descriptions of your vehicle and I hope we can come to a mutual agreement. Julia zasonya@yahoo.com
Service Hanrong Consultant Offers premium consulting services to international business seeking a foothold in Qingdao. Specialises in esa blishment,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. 139-6392-9799 or jordan.ju@163.com
MARTIAL ARTS Self defense lessons. Hand to hand combat, combat with weapons, etc. DUR. 150 9241-5295 duhr61@ hotmail.com
Relocation Services We are professional relocation agent in Qingdao with better services and lower price,please contact Shirley Song Tel:13730965560 Emai:leevisong@gmail.com
Sino-German Consulting Services Experienced, professional, trustworthy German-owned firm offers company formation, start-up and management services to small and mediumsized foreign investors. GER-LIN CONSULTING (QINGDAO) CO., LTD., 56 Hong Kong Middle Road, T:+86 (532) 8597 7392, burkard.g@ger-lin.com, www.ger-lin.com
DSL Qingdao Worldwide Mover Provides professional international, domestic, local moving and storage service. Pls contact Paul Paik 1332500-7300
China Visa Extension /work visa We can directly assist you handle your Chinese visa acquisition, including visa extensions, work visa applications, Chinese driving license applications, resolving of expired visas and issuing of urgent visas. Quick & efficient, competitive & affordable price. (88651937 / 8080-6655) myvisaok@gmail. com www.qdto.com
Domestic Help Do you need one experienced a yi to help you out from the housework? I can recommend one for you. Pls email
zoe.zheng83@gmail.com
Events Management Let us plan and manage your corporate event or party. Contact REDSTAR info@myredstar.com or call 139 0639-0437
Helen Travel and Life Flight Tickets International and Domestic, Hotel Reservation, Visa Extension, Football Club and Call Back System. ph: 8279-7852 Fax: 8279-7802 Mobile: 0 133 7639-8383 Email: cntravel@public.qd.sd.cn
Moving Service Relo China worldwide movers: very well-moving agent, contact John Sun: relochina@online.ln.cn 139 0408-9994
Finally somewhere to buy cool tee-shirts in Qingdao, namely the famous Plastered brand from Beijing. Prices from ¥98 each. 炫酷 T恤集聚地，现售北京最IN的创 可贴T恤。98元起价! 1F, La Villa, 5 Xianggang Zhong Lu. 香港中路5号 拉维拉法国餐厅1 层 www.my-mai.com
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