Qingdao is a unique blend of history and modernity where fresh sea air and charming aesthetics meet. Its combination of concession-era and contemporary architecture surpasses the usual white-tile and blue-glass buildings seen across China. The city' s winding cobblestone streets, colonial German architecture, and red-roofed hillside villas are mesmerizing. Qingdao' s diverse culinary scene, prominently featuring the famous Tsingtao beer, adds to its allure. The coastal location ensures cooler summers and milder winters compared to inland cities.

Tourism & Geography

Qingdao is renowned for its European architecture, stunning coastal landscapes, and rich local folklore. Key attractions include the mystical Mount Lao, Badaguan, Tsingtao Brewery Museum, and Zhongshan Park. The city' s natural beauty, coupled with a year-round calendar of international events and seasonal attractions, makes China' s Sailing City an ideal destination for both domestic and international tourists.

Laoshan Mountain, also known as Mount Lao or Laoshan National Forest Park, Rising from the sea, Laoshan extends in all directions from its center, Jufeng, the highest peak. To the west, the mountain features low, flat ranges that stretch into the distance, while to the east, it boasts high, steep, and towering peaks with deep valleys and waterfalls. The winding coastline around the mountain is adorned with various rocks, islets, and bays. Renowned as a Taoist site, Laoshan Mountain offers spectacular peaks and stunning coastal scenery. Its Taoist temples, sunrises, and sea of clouds have long been celebrated. Often referred to as “No. 1 coastal mountain” and a “fascinating and blessed place,” it is a popular destination for sightseeing and holidays.

Eating in Qingdao

Qingdao, being a coastal city, offers an abundance of seafood with unique, fresh, and light flavors that are popular among tourists. Major hotels and restaurants across the city serve a variety of seafood dishes. Notable gourmet streets such as Yunxiao Road Gourmet Street, Minjiang Road Gourmet Street, and Maidao Seafood Street feature restaurants offering fresh seafood like Seafood Wonton, Fried Spicy Clams, and Roasted Sleeve-Fish.

A visit to Qingdao is incomplete without sampling the renowned Tsingtao Beer. Enjoy it with local snacks like "crab-flavored peanuts" or alongside a seafood feast. The light and crisp flavor of Tsingtao Beer perfectly complements the city' s cuisine.

Qingdao Port

As one of China' s most significant coastal regions with independent planning and budgeting authority, Qingdao has seen rapid growth over the past decade. Qingdao' s Port is the second largest in China, handling the country's highest imports of natural rubber, cotton, and crude oil. Additionally, Qingdao Port is the largest tire export port in China, accounting for 50% of the country's tire exports.

Airland Tyre Export Office

The foreign trade office of Airland Tyre is based in Qingdao, benefiting from its strategic location and robust economic environment. Qingdao's status as the economic center of Shandong Province, its strong industrial foundation, particularly in manufacturing and export trade, and its developed logistics and transportation network—comprising sea, road, and rail—facilitate efficient domestic and international logistics.