Teaching abroad in Qingdao provides an awesome opportunity to experience a nice part of China on the coast. Located on Jiaozhou Bay, Little Qingdao Isle, often called “Qin Island”, is shaped like a guqin, an ancient Chinese instrument. Nicknamed the Switzerland of the Orient, here are a few locations to visit when you arrive.
International Beer Festival – Tsingtao Brewery: Established by German settlers in 1903, Tsingtao beer comes in green bottles to preserve its unique flavor. Creator of the International Beer Festival in Qingdao, this 2 week event in August brings tourist from all over to celebrate the culture of beer, and have fun.
Laoshan Mountain: Located on the shore of the Yellow Sea, Laoshan Mountain is considered to be one of China’s most famous tourist attractions. History tells that Emperors would commission explorers to search the mountain for immortals and elixirs. Covered with astonishing rocks, caves, clear springs and waterfalls, you can tour three to four different routes revealing many of its wonders in just one day.
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