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The most distinctive entertainment activities in the seaboard city Qingdao certainly have a close relationship with the sea. Swimming, picking up shells, viewing the sea, enjoying the beach and other traditional entertainment activities today was still able to bring the pleasure to the tourists deep into their hearts. In addition, the coastal trestle sea breeze and a variety of seafood definitely will make life more comfortable. There are also other kinds of entertainment activities inside the Qingdao City feel. Such as tasting feature beers around the world in the International Beer City; singing at the open-air song field accompanied by sea breezes; or strolling and shopping in the pedestrian streets at the seaside.
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Here are some recommended entertainment spot:
Velarium City
Velarium City is a feature street in the North District of Qingdao City which was newly built up in 2007; it is also the only indoor pedestrian commercial street in Qingdao City combines tourism, catering, entertainment, and other functions together. The Velarium City links the Qingdao Beer Street, Culture Street, and the Wedding Dress Street together which makes it more convenient for tourists.
Hong Kong Street
Hong Kong Street in Fushan Bay, Chinese Civilization Sculpture Gallery, Ocean Recreation City, Dolphin Stadium, International Beer City, Marine parks, and Open-air song field, Golf Course, these entertainment spots have made up the colorful entertainment life in Qingdao. However, the best entertainment activity is enjoying the sea.
In addition, various festivals will be held each year in Qingdao according to the seasons, and the most famous one must be the Qingdao International Beer Festival.
Beer Festival
Time: begin on the second Saturday of August and last for 16 days
Location: Qingdao International Beer City
Introduction: Qingdao International Beer Festival is a famous festival filled with local characteristics which was first held on June 23, 1991. During the festival, breweries and beer dealers from Japan, the United States, Canada, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries will participate in for exhibitions and exchanges, which make this beautiful and romantic city more attractive. The main activities in this festival include the opening ceremony, beer tasting, art show, drinking competitions, economic and trade exhibition and closing ceremonies, etc.
Qingdao Sakura Festival
Time: early April to early May
Location: Zhongshan Park
Introduction: Qingdao Sakura Festival was first held in the 1930s. The Sakura in Zhongshan Park which is well known as the "East Park flowers sea," has been included in the top ten scenic spots of Qingdao.
Qingdao Ocean Festival
Dates: late June- mid July
Location: Zhongshan Park
Introduction: Qingdao Ocean Festival was first held in 1999 and the theme of each festival is different. The famous international conference, China Marine Science and Technology Exhibition, was also held during the festival. The main activities include concerts, shipping activities, fishing contest, marine knowledge exhibition, romantic weddings at sea and so on.