Qingdao is one of China’s most important port cities, mainly due to the growing industry and economy. This sub-province city is located in the southeastern part of Shandong Province, on the coast of the Yellow Sea. This city maintains relative independence from the People’s Republic of China. It is interesting that until the end of the 19th century it was a fishing town, which grew relatively quickly. In the past it was also occupied by Japan and later under the administration of Germany as an important port city. If you are going to Qingdao, you will appreciate this article, which is packed with information not only about traffic but also about interesting places that you can visit during your trip.
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Places of interest
- The most beautiful place is usually called Laoshan, which is a lookout point on the coast, which can be easily reached by public transport or by taxi.
- Resort Badaguan is a place that is also located on the coast. You can either enjoy the surroundings, take a walk or see the influence of German culture in local architecture.
- Qingdao Beer Museum is another popular tourist destination. Here you can look at the history of beer production in China and as a
bonus you can also enjoy tastings.
Basic information about the metro in Qingdao
Qingdao Metro was first opened in 2015. At present, it operates with a total of 3 lines with a route of 99.2 km spread over 58 stations. The plan is an extensive underground transport network with a total of 16 lines and the completion of the entire project is planned for around 2023. At present, one line is being built, which will probably be opened at the end of 2018.
Ticket price
The fare varies depending on the distance traveled. For the first 5 km you pay 2 yuan, for the next 5 km 3 yuan, for 10-17 km you pay 4 yuan, 5 yuan for 17-27 km, 6 yuan for the route 27-38 km. For every additional 20 km you will pay 1 yuan.
You can purchase a ticket at any metro station.
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The list of all metro stations in Qingdao
You can find 16 metro lines in Qingdao. So let’s mention here only the most important one:
Line number 2 (red) is consist of: Zhiquanlu, Wusiguangchang, Fushansuo, Yanâerdaolu, Gaoxionglu, Maidao, Haiyoulu, Haichuanlu, Haiâanlu, Shilaorenyuchang, Miaolinglu, Tongâanlu, Liaoyangdonglu, Donghan, Hualoushanlu, Zaoshanlu, Licun, Licungongyuan
Line number 3 (blue) is consist of: North Railway Station, Yongpinglu, Zhenhualu, Junfenglu, Licun, Wannianquanlu, Haierlu, Ditie Dasha, Changshalu, Shuangshan, Qingjianglu, Cuobuling, Dunhualu, Ningxialu, Jiangxilu, Wusiguangchang, Yanâansanlu, Taipingjiaogongyuan, Zhongshangongyuan, Huiquanguangchang, Renminhuitang, Qingdao Railway Station
Time tables
All lines start their operations every day after 6 am and end around 10 am. The metro is usually between 5 and 8 minutes. You can find specific timetables on the spot.
Bus transportation
You can also easily use the bus service in the city. However, bus transport is more time-consuming and you can stay
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
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Conclusion
Whatever the reason for visiting Qingdao, we wish you a lot of exciting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only about the city
We would be pleased if you share your impressions of Qingdao with us in the comments below, and if you like, include a photo of your travels.