About Qingdao

Qingdao has been granted autonomy to undertake economic planning and budgeting, a status enjoyed only by provincial governments. There are 7 urban



districts (Shinan, Shibei, Sifang, Licang, Laoshan, Chengyang and Huangdao) and 5 county-level cities (Jiaozhou, Jimo, Pingdu, Jiaonan and Laixi) under the jurisdiction of Qingdao.

Qingdao has a northern temperate zone monsoon climate with the characteristics of a marine climate, such as moist air, abundant rainfall and four distinctive seasons. It is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. The annual average temperature is 12.2o C. The hottest month is August with an average temperature of 25o C and the coldest month is January when the temperature averages 1.3o C. The annual average rainfall is 775.6mm.

The population of Qingdao totals 7,206,800 while the urban population is 2,467,700. The natural population increase is 3.92. There are 50 minority nationalities, including Man, Korean, Zhuang and Mongol and their population constitutes 0.58% of the total.

Public Service Numbers:

China Unicom: 1-0010, 1-0011
China Mobile: 1860
China Netcom: 1-0060
Public Utilities Hot Line: 9-6111
Manual Paging: 126

Other Useful Numbers:

Mayor's Public Telephone: 1-2345
Shinan District Affairs: 8581-2345
Taxi Complaints: 8383-5074
Tourist Complaint Center: 8591-2000
Foreign Investor Compliant Center: 8591-1000

Place to Worship

Although there are a number of catholic and protestant churches in Qingdao, only one or two of them provide English services. Visiting some of the rest is still pleasant as a part of your city tour in Qingdao

Qingdao International Christian Fellowship
Hisense Tower on Donghai Lu
青岛基督教社囿br> 东海路海信大县br> Tel: 8387-8888
(Every Sunday 10:00-11:30am;
Open to foreigners only, passport required)

Shanghang Lu Christian Church
6 Shanghang Lu (near Qingdao University)
上杭路基督教堿br> 上杭跿叿靠近青岛大学)
Tel: 8592-3046
(Sunday services 9:00-10:30am; Youth Meetings 19:00-21:00pm on Fridays)

Lutheran Church
15 Jiangsu Lu
基督教堂
江苏跿5叿br> Tel: 8286-5970

St. Michael's Cathedral
15 Zhejiang Lu
天主教堂
浙江跿5叿br> Tel: 8286-5960

An international school offers the benefits of fostering tolerance and open-mindedness to expatriates' children. International schooling facilities in Qingdao are quite accessible. Before you enroll your kids, make sure you and they are satisfied with the available services.

It is noticeable that the vacancies of international schools are very limited during May to July; make a reservation as early as possible. School tour and enrollment assistance are part of JRE's free orientation services, please contact us if you need further information.

Following lists some options:

Qingdao International School
Qingdao International School (QIS) was established in 1998. The school is licensed by both the Ministry of Education in Beijing and the Qingdao Education Bureau to accept the children of the expatriate community in Qingdao. QIS offers a comprehensive western oriented pre-K to 12th grade international education. Core subjects are taught in English and Mandarin Chinese is taught as a second language.

High standard educational materials are imported from the United States, Great Britain, and Australia. QIS has adopted the California Benchmarks and Standards and uses other internationally recognized models in developing its curriculum and methods of assessment. The Upper School curriculum is designed to prepare students for acceptance to universities throughout the world.

Tuition:
Pre-K and Kindergarten: USD 7,900
Grades 1 - 5: USD 9,950
Grades 6 - 8: USD 10,950
Grades 9 - 12: USD 11,950

School Campus Address:
Middle Sector of Songling Lu
Shilaoren Tourist Resort
青岛国际学校
石老人度假匿松岭路中殿br> Tel: 8890-8000
Fax: 8890-8950
Email: jdfisch47@yahoo.com
Website: www.qischina.org

Qingdao MTI International School
青岛MTI国际学校
Qingdao MTI International School (QMIS) is a foreign-run international school for expatriate children. It was opened in Qingdao in 1996 by an educational foundation established by Management Technologies International Inc. (MTI).

Teaching in English and using an American curriculum and system of study, QMIS offers a full educational program from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, as well as English as a second language instruction.

To enroll as a new student, a child must reach the following age by September 30 in the fall of the academic year:
Grade Level Age by September 30
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 5
First Grade 6
Regarding the tuition fee, please visit their website on www.qmischina.com

School Campus Address:
Children's Activity Center,6 Donghai Lu
东海跿号少儿活动中忿br> Tel: 8389-5006
Fax: 8389-5012
Email: qmis@qmischina.com

Learning Chinese

The Chinese language is one of the most difficult languages for westerner to master. The most challenging aspect is the written language, composed of thousands of thousands of unique characters. A serious student must dedicate many hours to learning and retaining characters. While it is certainly an admirable pursuit, one that would definitely prove useful and rewarding in the long run, many foreign professionals simply lack the time that learning to read and write would require. Many expatriates eschew the written language in favor of the far more accessible spoken language.

Chelsea Language & Culture Programs
Rm. 706, Yuyuan Building, 77 Hongkong Xi Lu
海思教育咨诿
香港西路77叿裕源大厦706宿br> Tel: 8389-1748 / 8260-6127
Website: www.chelsea.com.cn

Information: Chelsea offers courses specially designed for the expatriates living in Qingdao. It is able to teach students of all levels from absolute beginner to HSK higher-level candidates. The emphasis is on functional mandarin for everyday use in China and a practical, rather than an academic approach is taken. Most importantly, classes are taught by qualified professionals who are trained in modern communicative approaches. Courses run year round and students can enroll any week.

International House Qingdao
20F North Building of Golden Plaza, 20 Hongkong Zhong Lu
青岛英豪语言专修学院
香港中路20叿黄金广场北楼20屿br> Tel: 8502-1540 / 8502-2780 / 8502-3890
Fax: 8502-2690
Email: ihqd@ihqd.com
Website: www.ihqd.com

Information: Take the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese at International House, Qingdao. Specially designed courses are being offered to foreign students and business people focusing on language skills and cultural understanding. The Mandarin course offers an intensive 20 hours per week of study, including 15 hours on the language and 5 hours on cultural understanding .

Qingdao has a total coastline of 870 kilometers, 730 kilometers of which are continental coastline, With a large water area, a tortuous coastline, beautiful environment, pleasant climate and excellent natural conditions, Qingdao has become one of the best cities for water sports.


Golf

Qingdao International Golf Club
Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Songling Lu
青岛国际高尔夫俱乐部
松岭跿高科技工业囿br> Tel: 8896-0001
Email: golf@public.qd.sd.cn

Taicheng Golf Club
Etsong Sports Center (North), Middle Section of Hai'er Lu
泰成高尔夫俱乐部
海尔路中殿 颐中体育中心北区
Email: taichenggolf@163.com

Water Sports

Qingdao Qinhai Scuba Diving Club Co., Ltd
5 Huiquan Lu
青岛海琴潜水俱乐部有限公叿
汇泉跿叿br> Tel: 8388-1170 / 8387-7977
Fax: 8387-7977

Qingdao Discoverer Kayak Club
East of No.1 Bathing Beach
青岛市探索者皮划艇俱乐部有限公叿
第一海水浴场丿br> Tel: 8885-7957
Fax: 8595-4552
Email: HQL1212@yahoo.com.cn

Yilang Water World
Etsong Sports Center, Middle Section of Hai'er Lu
依浪水世畿
海尔路中殿 颐中体育场中心内
Tel: 8861-1097

Haoyun Boats
22 Wushizhi Lu
青岛昊运
吴十支路22叿br> Tel: 8872-4818 Ext.4507
Email: Info@hyboats.com
Website: www.hyboats.com

Qingdao Yuandong Motor Boats Co., Ltd
Nanwang Industrial Park, Jiushui Dong Lu, Licang District
青岛远东机动艇有限公叿br> 李沧区九水东路东殿南王工业囿br> Tel: 8760-6160 Fax: 8760-7662
Website: www.qingdaoyuandong.com

Sailing Club & Bar
6 Nanhai Lu
风之帆国际航海俱乐部
南海跿叿br> Tel: 8286-4645
Email: windcatcher@163.com

Qingdao Chengrun Sailing Club
10 Laiyang Lu
青岛城润水上运动俱乐郿br> 莱阳跿0叿br> Tel: 8876-1818 Fax: 8361-6333
Email: btw1818@163.com

Dura Marin Yacht Co.Ltd
138 Yantai Nan Lu
迪欧乐游艇有限公叿br> 烟台南路138叿br> Tel: 8845-9353 Fax: 8845-0455
Email: orthodox21@hotmail.com
Website: www.duramarin.com.cn

C.I. Marine Co., Ltd.
Shijiapozi Village, Xiazhuang Street, Chengyang District
青岛喜爱海游艇有限公叿br> 城阳区夏庄街道史家泊子村
Tel: 8787-5060
Website: www.ci-marine.com
Ski

Tiantai Ski Resort
Holiday Zone, Jimo Hot Springs Town
天泰滑雪圿br> 即墨东部温泉长 温泉度假区内
Tel: 8656-1071

Etsong Natural Grass Ski Field
Etsong Sports Center, Middle Section of Hai'er Lu
颐中天然滑草圿
海尔路中殿 颐中体育场中心内
Tel: 8861-1079

Fitness

Aurora Sports Club
3 Zhiquan Lu
(Next to Zhanshan Temple)
奥罗拉健身俱乐部
芝泉跿叿(湛山寺附迿
Tel: 8387-4755

China Wind Fitness Club
2(Ding) Huayang Lu
中国风健身俱乐部
华阳跿号丁
Tel: 8380-5022

Daniel 42 Degree Hot Yoga
74 Minjiang Lu
42度热瑜珈
闽江跿4叿br> Tel: 8888-8557

East King Club
3F E-run Water World
Etsong Sports Center, Yinchuan Xi Lu
伊思凯恩会所
银川西路 颐中体育中心
依浪水世畿楿br> Tel: 8861-1011
www.eastkingclub.com

Impulse Total Fitness Club
英派斯健身俱乐部
1) 26 Fuzhou Nan Lu
福州南路26叿br> Tel: 8578-1388
2) 5 Guizhou Lu
贵州跿叿br> Tel: 8578-1388
3) 67 Hongkong Dong Lu
香港东路67叿br> Tel: 8801-0199 / 8801-0299

Oceanwide Elite Fitness Club
Oceanwide Elite Square
19 Fuzhou Nan Lu
(enter from Minjiang Er Lu)
泛海名人健身俱乐郿
福州南路19叿泛海名人广场综合楿（从闽江二路进）
Tel: 8575-4800 / 8612-3117

Sunny Fitness Club
200 Minjiang Lu
阳光海健身会所
闽江跿00叿br> Tel: 8575-6161

Other Sports

New Concept Bike Club
105 Yan'an Lu
青岛新概念自行车障碍俱乐郿
延安跿05叿br> Tel: 8272-7834
Website: www.xgnbt.com

Kim Sang Ii Mountaineering Club
B9-B10 Surf Plaza, 316 Hongkong Dong Lu
金尚壹国际登山俱乐部
香港东路316叿 弄海园B9-B10
Tel: 8897-8720
Fax: 8897-8702
Email: elim_whome@public.qd.sd.cn
Website: www.ksi-mountaineering.com
(Indoor gym / Rock climbing)

Power Peak Outdoor Club
Building 19, Hongxin Shanzhuang, 285 Ningxia Lu
动力巅峰户外运动俱乐郿
宁夏跿85叿 弘信山庄19号楼
Tel: 8575-8663
Email: yesout@163.com
Website: www.yesout.com

Qingdao Paintball Club
Shangqing Lu (inside Julin Park)
青岛匹特搏彩弹射击俱乐部
市北区上清路（榉林公园内＿br> Tel: 8363-8797

Xinxing Tennis School and Club
108 Yanji Lu
新兴网球学校俱乐郿
延吉跿08叿br> Tel: 8581-6624 / 8582-1492
Email: xinxing@public.qd.sd.cn