2008 0lympic Sailing Regatta was taken place in Qingdao

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Next to Bada Guan and east of the beach is a giant outcropping of stone with a Russian styled villa built on top. Built in1932, this grandiose villa combines an interesting mix of Greek, Roman and Gothic influences. The five-story structure is made of stone and also features a large turret that adds a Gothic touch. Because of the colorful rocks used in have nicknamed the structure the colourful rock building Chiang Kai-shek leads from the building directly to the seashore.began building a dock that extended some 650 feet (200 m) into zhan qido) and was extended to1,150feet At the end of the dock is the Huilan Pavilion hui lan laid railroad tracks beside it and in 1931 the city government when the unresriclls. Watch out for bombarding seagulls when they ted view of the ocean. Locals like to head to the beach seashel congregate in Qingdao during the winter.

Zhongshan Lu is Qingdao’s major shopping thoroughfare. With a wealth of stores and restaurants, a leisurely stroll will end up with lots of shopping or eating, or both.

20-minute drive east on Zhongshan Lu is a commanding Catholic church on top of a hill. The majesty of the church is easily conveyed by two 66-foot-tall (20 m) bell towers each housing four bells and topped with a 14. 8-foot-wide (4. 5 m) cross. The church remains an active place of worship and holds regular mass. Entry for churchgoers is free during mass; outside of mass, a RMB 5 ticket is required from 8: 30am to 4pm.

A few minutes southeast is the Protestant church. Built in 1910, it was the first German church in Qingdao. This elegant structure features red-tiled roof and green clock shan ) flags s still in use. Just north of this church is Signal Hill (xinhao tower with a clock were once raised here to signal ships in the harbor. Climbers are great rewarded with a great view of the coast and the two churches.