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May 23rd 2010
Published: May 22nd 2010
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Qingdao is a smaller seaside city of 2 Million inhabitants on the N.E. sea-coast of Shandong Province, China. At the end of the 19th Century, an ambitious Germany was looking for a place in China to continue its colonial expansion. That moment arrived, when the Chinese Boxer Rebels killed two German Catholic priests in 1897. German troops were sent in to establish their presence in Qingdao, and ... Read Full Entry



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Hans J. Schneider
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After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Jo... full info
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VILLAS IN THE GERMAN CONCESSION OF QINGDAO, #2VILLAS IN THE GERMAN CONCESSION OF QINGDAO, #2
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QINGDAO IS A GREAT BEACH-RESORT, #1QINGDAO IS A GREAT BEACH-RESORT, #1
QINGDAO IS A GREAT BEACH-RESORT, #1
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View from the beach toward the shower cabins and the "Huashi Lou Mansion" beyond.
HUILAI PAVILION AT THE END OF THE ZHANQIAO PIERHUILAI PAVILION AT THE END OF THE ZHANQIAO PIER
HUILAI PAVILION AT THE END OF THE ZHANQIAO PIER
To reach the octagonal Huilai Pavilion, on must walk along the very crowded Zhanqiao Pier, one of Qingdao's original landmarks.
The Zhanqiao Pier was originally constructed of wood by the German Occupiers.The Zhanqiao Pier was originally constructed of wood by the German Occupiers.
The Zhanqiao Pier was originally constructed of wood by the German Occupiers.
Later is was re-constructed by stone and extends 1,444-ft (440-m) into the Bay of Qingdao. Large crowds make their way toward the Huilai Pavilion at the end of the pier. Bothe sides of the pier are lined with enterprising vendors of every imaginable nick-nack.
Walking along the Zhanqiao PierWalking along the Zhanqiao Pier
Walking along the Zhanqiao Pier
Visitors and locals search for shells and maybe a potential "lunch" along both sides of the pier.
View toward the city from the Zhanqiao PierView toward the city from the Zhanqiao Pier
View toward the city from the Zhanqiao Pier
It is more easy to appreciate the length of the pier looking back toward the city.
Posing at the end of Zhanqiao PierPosing at the end of Zhanqiao Pier
Posing at the end of Zhanqiao Pier
Chinese love posing for photos.
AN EVENING OF PEIKING DUCK IN QINGDAO, #1AN EVENING OF PEIKING DUCK IN QINGDAO, #1
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The most famous "Peiking Duck" restaurant in Qingdao is located near the May Fourth Square.
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An invitation to enter for the most delicious dinner of my visit to Qingdao.
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The interior of the restaurant
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The broiler ovens are waiting for the next order for a duck.
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Carving the duck takes place at each table.
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The duck is sliced by expert carvers, as attentive waiters are waiting to serve it at the table.
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Duck pieces are placed on a thin pancake, along with slices of spring onion and a special, sweet, brown sauce and rolled into a curl.
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The taste is unique and sooooo delicious. A whole duck at this best restaurant costs 180 RMB ($25.00)
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AN EVENING OF PEIKING DUCK IN QINGDAO, #9
Exiting the restaurant, other tables were being served their "duck of the evening".



22nd May 2010

Fiona
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an amazing city
Hi, Hans, I was your student last year when you teached at Nanjing Normal University Taizhou College. I went to Qingdao last summer. But I went there by bus. It took me 7 hours. It's an amazing city which is impressed me so deeply. I'm so familiar with these photoes. Actually, I also went to Penglai and Yantai. They are two cities which are very close to Qingdao. Did you go these two places this time? They are also very beautiful. Btw, you look younger than before. Have a good day.
22nd May 2010

Mike
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do you still remember me?hehe
nice photoes of you and that city
22nd May 2010

Pedro
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It's almost like history text book.
Thanks for good information & nice photo. I live in Seoul, Korea & like travel so I always serching for vacation destination. but even though Qingdao is near from Korea, Qingdao is always skipped from my travel list because the travel guide book provide not sufficient information like you & many Korean working there informed me there's nothing much. I decided to go to Qingdao next holiday. If you travel all around China, how about visit Korea?? There's over-night ferry from Qingdao to Incheon, seaport of Seoul. You told me Qingdao was occupied by German before but now it's occupied by Korean company. There are too many Korean & Korean company due to cheap labor cost.
22nd May 2010

Mississippi
Alex Don

when did u come?Hans ,I am in qingdao,next time you pay a visit ,do call me.i will show u the city in detail.
22nd May 2010

jay
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man~ u really good at writing
hey,i have to say nice job~ so suprised u know so much stuff about China and glad u travel a lot like me. lol, i just came back TaiZhou yesterday~i am gonna travel korea at june 10th, do u want hangout do somethin? busy man....
22nd May 2010
Tsingtao Beer on a Table at Bayside, Miami, USA

jay
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omg
omg~~~ i love TsingTao~ they r hot in US big city.always sold out in NYC's restaurants. lol, party time,lets go and get beers.....
23rd May 2010

anonymous
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beautiful
23rd May 2010

Fritz Zschietzschmann
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German city in China
Hans, Nancy and I always love to get your reports. We learn so much about China from these Travel Blogs. Keep it up. Stefanie is still in S. Korea. - Fritz Z.
24th May 2010

Sue
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Brings back memories
Yet another great blog, Hans! Looks like you had much better weather for your visit than I did a couple of years ago. I too enjoyed the city of Qingdao. One picture that sticks in my brain is that of locals arriving at the little dumpling cafe near where I was staying with plastic bags (normal bags as are given out at supermarkets) and filling them with beer. I was fascinated that there was no spillage or leakage!! Still luke warm beer out of a plastic bag doesn't really send my lips smacking! What about you? Sue
24th May 2010

M
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great picture great city
30th May 2010

Will
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nice photo
nice photo, thanks for sharing them. hehe
31st May 2010

Tracy
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nice photos
Hi, hans, you made a wise decision, it is a good time to visit Qingdao, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the cool Tsingtao Beer, wish you continued happiness in China!
22nd August 2010

anonymous
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The photo of that old traditional rail station does bring up a bit of nostalgic melancholy. It's such a commom sight in Germany, as if it's been standing in lonelyness over the centry somewhere in a quite suburb of a town, could be Cottbus, or Siegen wherever, loyally greeting its few passengers every day; Whereas in Qingdao, this ever crowded station has witnessed many historical events, which might be forgotten, but never erased. Our modern life is a madly spinning roller coaster, so was it of the old time. Luckily, these unique landmarks have survived and are well-preserved. A great legacy for the generations to come! A very pleasant piece to read and enjoy.
23rd October 2010

王碧赵
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your hometown is very beautiful
21st February 2011
VISIT TO GERMAN GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE, #6

N SYLVIA
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Na wah oh
the house look goog
21st February 2011
VISIT TO GERMAN GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE, #3

n sylvia
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na wah
long time no see

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