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Qingdao is a coastal city located in the east of Shangdong Province. Traveling in Qingdao, you will spend a lot of time staying by the seaside because the sea is the charm of the city. Therefore, the following matters which need the travelers’ attention are mostly connected with the sea.
1. Clothes: you are suggested to bring clothes that can be quickly dried. The air in city by the sea is very humid. The clothes are not easy to dry there. Long sleeve clothes are also necessary in summer because it’s pretty cool in summer in Qingdao, especially in the morning and at night. To play on the beach or swim in the sea, bathing suit and short pants should be prepared.
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2. Shoes: two types of shoes are needed. One is sports shoes for mountain climbing or long way walking. Water proof sandals are convenient for playing on the beach. Actually, flip-flops maybe the best choice.
3. Sun screening: even though summer in Qingdao is cool, sunscreen cream, sunglasses, hat or umbrella are indispensable for preventing you from sunburn.
4. In Qingdao, seafood is strongly recommended for travelers. But you have to find restaurants with good hygiene. And the seafood has to be fresh and alive. Some travelers may get endemic, so medicines for enterogastritis and seafood allergy should be brought just in case. In addition, seafood should not be eaten with some fruits, like grape, persimmon, etc. It may cause discomfort like vomit or stomachache.
5. The traffic rush hours are 5pm to 7pm. Local people go back home from work at this time. It’ll be very crowded on the road. Travelers should avoid this period of time taking a bus, taxi, or driving a car.
Qingdao is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in China. Be well-prepared and you will surely have fun there.