Qingdao Expat Magazine September 2012

A Piece of Thailand

in Qingdao

September 2012

Young Expat ExpertsHomeschooling5 x Shanghai

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ContributorsMarit Rambech, Jenny Ek, Cathy Ben-David, Apple, Nada Danic,Jeppe Mortensen, Preeti Chaudhary, Clipper Ventures Plc/OnEdition. Cover PhotoJenny Ek

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Expat StagesFrom Montreal to Qingdao 4

Doing Business in QD A Piece of Thailand in QD 6

Young Expats Young Expat Experts 8My Summer Holiday 10Homeschooling 10

Qingdao in PicturesWaves over Qingdao 12Boat Cementary 14Qingdao by Night 16

Qingdao Sailing Clipper Round the World 18Sailing in Qingdao 20

What’s cooking in QD? Salmon Rolls 22Gong Bao Ji Ding 23

Expat Travel5 x Shanghai 24

Out and About Attractions to Visit in QIngdao 26Weekly Events 28Events for Little Expats 28Weekends in Qingdao 29Get Your Questions Answered 29Musical Monkeys for Toddlers 30

Expat BirthdaysBirthdays in September 31

Musings of the Creative DirectorSomeone told me that the autum soon is here. For me, after visiting my cold home country Sweden for about six weeks, it feels like the summer just started. However, I never experienced an autum here in Qingdao, but a few days ago I could actually feel that the wind was colder and the air fresher. And isn’t it something special with that first feeling of autum? It always gives me inspiration and energy to start up new projects and I feel ready to meet new challanges.

It seems though like the summer won the fight over the autum this time because the heat returned and now it is warmer than ever. But probably the autum will soon look for revenge and next time it might win - so I will try to enjoy the last lovely summerdays - and I hope you will do the same!

Best, Jenny EkCreative [email protected]

PS. In this issue Nada will share her experience of homeschooling and you will get travel tips for Shanghai. You will also meet some of our expat families and of course get the latest sailing news. As always you will also get recipes, event information and expat birthdays. And don’t miss Marit Rambech’s fantastic photos on page 12-15. Enjoy!


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You could without owerblowing at all call the family an international family - the youngest son even has passports from 3 different countries. Since August 2011 Marie-Édith and Loic live with their three kids, Rémi, Audrey and Briac, in Qingdao - an adventure that actually started in Berlin the year before. I met them over a nice lunch to hear more about their experiences as expats.

Where is home for you?“Home” is now Montreal in Canada, that is where we are heading back to - eventually.

We are originally from France, but in 1999 we moved to North America and we used to live in Philadelphia, Colorado, NY and of course Montreal. “Bombardier moves us around”, Loic says and smiles.

Loic is test director for a high speed train project in China. Before moving to China, the family stayed one year in Germany. The project started in Berlin where a hightech large scale simulator was built in order to de-risk the project in China.

“Bombardier moves us around”How did you prepare the move?We went to Qingdao for two weeks in April 2011, Marie-Èdith tells. We visited schools, hospitals, dentists, walked around in the city and different neighborhoods. But the hardest part was actually the move to Berlin. Even though Berlin is like any other western city and to live there is quite easy, it was really hard for the kids to

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leave their home, friends and activities etcetera. The move to China was easier, since Berlin was just a sub target, which we were all prepared to leave.

Audrey tells that a lot of students have been enrolled in the same school in Berlin since kindergarden and it was difficult to fit in. In China it is different. The turnover is important, families come from all over the world. The diversity of profile combined with an open-minded attitude makes it easier to find friends. But you have to jump in pretty quickly specifies Rémi, people come and go all the time!! It’s hard to see good friends leave but others can arrive anytime.

The kids are going to school to QISS, Qingdao Nr 1. International School of Shandong.

They visited three different schools before they made their final decision. They chosed QISS because all three kids could go there, despite their different ages. It is also convenient for the children to follow an American curriculum, which is also taught in Canada The school buildings are new and nice and the teaching is good. They also have a pool at the school and a lot of different sports activities, that is great Loic says. They also make field trips, which is nice, he adds.

Finding an apartment in Qingdao that was suitable for a family of 5 was not easy. Finally they found an apartment

appartment big enough just by the sea. Loic and Marie-Édith recommend expats to live downtown. When you live there it is easier to get around and you have a wide range of supermarkets, activities etcetera just around the corner.

What do you miss most here?They all agree that they miss cheese, bread, clean air, snow, real winter and hockey and of course family and friends.

Audrey adds that she also miss her ballet school. Briac says that he misses his house, his street and playing street hockey with his neighbors.

“We miss cheese, bread, clean air, snow, real winter and hockey”What is the best with living in Qingdao?We have made a lot of new good friends here, which is great, Marie-Édith says. I think the expat community here is growing and it’s easy to meet other expats, which is really nice. Another thing is the many restaurants and the possbility to go out for dinner often. The closeness to a lot of interesting travel destinations is also exciting, since we all like to travel, she says.

Loic adds that he enjoys living close to the sea and he loves the fact that Qingdao is a sailing city since he has a great interest in sailing. Loic goes sailing almost

every weekend and the family very often join. He wishes that the wind was stronger here though.

Audrey likes the shopping and all the nice beaches in Qingdao. She also likes the school a lot and she thinks it is really nice to have both western and Asian friends. Rémi says that the best things in Qingdao are the beach and the sea. It is also nice to be able to walk around in the city. Briac adds that he think it is fun that they have a dog in China.

“The best in Qingdao is the sea and the beaches”

What is the worst?Strong smells in the streets, traffic, pollution and that people are smoking everywhere - even in the swimmingpool they say.

Do you have any advice to newly arrived expats?Marie-Édith and Loic’s advice to newly arrived expats is to be patient - don’t plan to much ahead, that will only make you dissapointed. It is also important to meet other expats as soon as possible. From them you can get a lot of good advices and useful information. You should join the weekly expat coffee mornings and check the Qingdao Expat Group’s webpage for activities. And last but not least - go out and enjoy life here!

The family plans to stay one more year in Qingdao and only the future can tell where Bombardier will take them next.



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The lack of an autentic Thai food restaurant inspired Henrik and Nu to bring a piece of Thailand into the city center of Qingdao. Since the opening 1st of July, they have been working day and night to give their customers a real autentic Thai food experience. And the start has been better then they ever expected.

A dream came trueHenrik is working in the seafood business and that is what brought the couple to Qingdao. Henrik and Nu have lived in Qingdao since the beginning of 2009. Henrik is originally from Denmark and Nu is from Thailand.

Henrik says that his dream has always been to run a café or a restaurant. Nu is a great chef , and there was never any doubt - of course they should open their own Thai food restaurant. Nu also saw this as an opportunity to leave the life as a house wife and get a full time occupation as a business woman.

Running your own business, is not an easy task, especially not as a foreigner in China. The paperwork is a tough part, and Nu and Henrik have a Chinese partner to help them with that part of the business. Without a Chinese partner, it would be too difficult, Henrik says. “We also had a lot of help with translations, since neither of us speak good enough Chinese to arrange with renovation and so on”.

Difficult to find a good locationIt was difficult for Henrik and Nu to find a good location for the restaurant, at a reasonable price level. The rent is often ridiculously high in the city center, and the expectations of the landlord are often very high. For example the landlord often wants to be able to increase the rent gradually, Henrik says.

In Scandinavia the landlord often supports you with renovation, but this is different in China. Here you

need to fix everything yourself, and you always have to pay the workers in advance. You never know if the work will be well done or not. And if you are not satisfied with the job, it is really difficult to complain afterwards, Henrik says.

Henrik and Nu had a lot of problems i.e with leaking ceiling, which the workers had to rerenovate and paint three times to get it correct. They are still keeping a good spirit and think that the good things weigh out the bad.

Also finding the right staff was not an easy part. Chinese workers are not very willing to take risks, and it is hard to recruit staff to a new restaurant that has not open yet.

Opportunities of advancement is important to Chinese people. But in such a small company, it is impossible if you don’t want to end up with 5 managers and 5 senior bartenders.


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After some struggling we luckily find some good people that are eager to learn, Nu says.

The right raw material is importantHenrik and Nu have found a supplier in south China, that imports products from Thailand.There are a lot of autentic Thai ingredients that you need to cook good Thai food, i.e. they buy 4 different types of curry, coconut milk, different Thai sauces and of course Thai beer.

Nu is the one in charge of the kitchen, and she has been working 12 hours a day since the opening. She hopes that she gradually can take more time off. But it is hard for others to learn how to cook Thai food, they often find it too spicy, and it is important for her that the food keeps the same quality each time. Nu says that it would be great to hire one more chef from Thailand to help her in the kitchen, but it is difficult to arrange a working permit.

Henrik has been working full-time in the restaurant since the opening, but in September he will go back to work full-time in the seafood business again. He will still assist in the restaurant as much as he can.

Mix of customersChinese as well as expats come to Thai Me Up. But most of the customers are Chinese. Henrik thinks that since the prices are resonable, there is a great interest among Chinese people that want to go out and have an international lunch or dinner. Thai food is not that far from Chinese food, which also makes it easier for Chinese to give it a try, he says.

A lot of ideas for the futureHenrik and Nu have a lot of plans. e.g. they want to arrange pre-booked Thai tasting evenings, and since Henrik is from Denmark he also plans to arrange some Danish evenings at the restaurant.

They would also like the restaurant to change into a bar at night time, where you can hang out with your friends, chat and meet new people while sipping on a Mai Thai or cooling down with a Singha beer or two.

It has been a great experience so far, and we learn something new everyday. Now we have our own little piece of Thailand in Qingdao, they conclude.

By Jenny Ek and Marit Rambech

One night we went to try the new

Thai restaurant, and it really met

our expectations. For a moment we

felt like we where in a small pulsing

street in Bangkok.

Crispy Spring rolls, a really good

and spicy Tom Yum Seafood soup

(that really makes you sweat!)

and a well done Phad Thai, and

of course cold Singha Beer served

in typical beer holders To cool

down our tastebuds we enjoyed a

perfect homemade icecream with

pineapples for desert. Fabulous!



Thai Me Up is located at No. 20-6 Yanrdao Lu and is open from 11.30 am - 9.30 pm every day except Mondays.


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SchoolSusanne is 10 years old and since the family moved abroad when Susanne was five years old, she never went to school in Norway. But when she compares the school in South Korea with the school in China, she tells that the major differences was that she went to a British School in South Korea and now she is in an American School. The British School had different names for the subjects and the school day had a different structure.

Jorgen is 15 years old and he has gone to school in Norway, Korea and China. He thinks that the major differences are, of course that the teaching is in English, but also that in Kina and Korea they learn the English language on a more deep level compare to how students learn English in Norway.

Spare timeIn her spare time Susanne goes horse ridning or play with her friends. She also likes to play games on Playstation and XBox. She says that her sparetime in China is not much different then in Norway, but she misses a place in Qingdao where she can go to play Handball.

Jorgen spend most of his spare time together with friends. e.g. they go out for a movie, visit shopping malls or just hang out. He also plays basketball. Jorgen doesn’t think that his everyday life would be much different in Norway, but he says that he probably wouldn’t go out as much in Norway as he does here, since everything is so expensive in Norway. “And I don’t think that I would have the chance to play basketball in Norway either”.

Life in ChinaSusanne says that she likes Qingdao very much. She finds the nature in Qingdao very beautiful and she loves the Chinese food. She is a big fan of rice. “I really like to live in China because I have got a lot of new friends and I experience more than the kids in Norway,” she says. Susanne misses her friends and relatives in Norway, and she also misses a lot of Norwegian food.

Like Susanne, Jorgen also misses a lot of Norwegian food that they can’t buy in China. He would also like to understand what everybody on the street says.

Jorgen and Susanne are two young, but experienced expats from Norway. They have been living in Qingdao for two and a half year now, but before they came to China they lived in Busan in South Korea for two and half year. After a nice summer holiday in Norway they are back in Qingdao again. We met them and asked about school, sparetime, future plans, how they like the life in China and what they miss most from Norway.

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FutureIn ten years, Jorgen says that he would like to live and work in USA. Even though he is not sure what he wants to work with, US is the place to be. He would like to study at an American university. But before he goes to USA, he thinks that his family will move back to Norway or to another city in China.

In ten years from now, Susanne thinks that she will study at university. Like her brother, she would very much like to study at a university in USA. In the future Susanne wants to work with horses or other animals. She also wants to move around in the world and explore the life in different countries. “I find it very exiting to see new places and to learn about cultures and life of other people”, she says.

Spare timeIn her spare time Susanne goes horse ridning or play with her friends. She also likes to play games on Playstation and XBox. She says that her sparetime in China is not much different then in Norway, but she misses a place in Qingdao where she can go to play Handball.

Jorgen spend most of his spare time together with friends. e.g. they go out for a movie, visit shopping malls or just hang out. He also plays basketball. Jorgen doesn’t think that his everyday life would be much different in Norway, but he says that he probably wouldn’t go out as much in Norway as he does here, since everything is so expensive in Norway. “And I don’t think that I would have the chance to play basketball in Norway either”.

Life in ChinaSusanne says that she likes Qingdao very much. She finds the nature in Qingdao very beautiful and she loves the Chinese food. She is a big fan of rice. “I really like to live in China because I have got a lot of new friends and I experience more than the kids in Norway,” she says. Susanne misses her friends and relatives in Norway, and she also misses a lot of Norwegian food.

Like Susanne, Jorgen also misses a lot of Norwegian food that they can’t buy in China. He would also like to understand what everybody on the street says.

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How was your Summer Holiday?

Griff - with his new jellyfish friendWe visited family in England for 5 weeks and then we visited my Grandpa in France for 6 weeks. But it feels great to be back in China. For me China feels like home and I love the Chinese food. Everything is possible in China.

JorgenWe went to Norway and spent a lot of time in our summer house. Unfortunately the weather was pretty wet, so we had to stay in a lot. But I also met a lot of friends and watched a few movies at the cinema.

SusanneBesides visiting friends and family in Norway, I went to a summer riding camp for two weeks in Kragero in Norway.

We’ve been chatting for a while, and getting on quite well, but the woman I’m talking to has just looked at me with the same amount of horror as if I’d said that I enjoy swimming with sharks wearing a hat made out of meat. The reason? I’ve just told her that my son doesn’t go to school. We homeschool.

To be honest I’m used to this reaction. It’s one of the basic responses you get, which range from; abject horror, a polite “oh really”, interest and curiousity and total acceptance. It really depends on the nationality of the person you’re talking with; homeschooling is completely normal in many countries and completely unheard of in many others. Now I’m not about to go into the pro’s and con’s of the educational system of any country, or the merits of one system over another - that’s a whole different discussion,

which is often very emotive. As parents we all try to make the best choices we can for our children and nobody needs to have what is essentially a very difficult job made worse by having those choices disrespected. I say it now homeschooling is not for everyone. To be truthful, we have days when I hold up my hands and say it’s not for us. So why do it? Let me share a few of the reasons that homeschooling works for us.

We travel a lot. We’ve lived in four different countries since our son was born, with a different educational system in each country. The minefield of crossing over between corresponding grades/years, curriculums, learning goals, expectations and levels has meant that the only way we’ve achieved any semblance of consistancy is by sticking to one core structure.

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Secondly, we can focus more on the subjects and activities our son is interested in. That doesn’t mean to say we don’t do the subjects he hates. We just find a balance to incorporate them all in a way which is more constructive and palatable.

For example, our son really dislikes sitting down and doing repetitive grammar writing tasks but has a deep love of science and maths, so we spend more time on those and encompass the grammar in writing up the experiments we do. He loves reading but can’t stand doing comprehension exercises, so we work around it by doing spoken comprehension and then do creative writing to take the story further.

We can spend more time on activities which are often seen as electives such as sport, music and drama. It’s possible to treat ourselves to late nights going

to the theatre, concerts and performances because we don’t have to run for the bus in the morning (believe me neither my son or husband are morning people).

Also, we aren’t tied to a rigid daily structure so learning opportunities become more fluid and spontanenous. As with any child, questions lead to answers which in turn lead to more questions, if we get really engrossed in a topic we can fully concentrate on it and work it through all its tangents.

So back to the lady sitting in front of me, she’s just picked out the main bones of contention we encounter, the concerns that people always raise. What about socialisation? (Our son makes friends through activities and shared interests, he mixes with children of all ages rather then just the age group of his birth year.) How do you teach

all the subjects? (I can’t and I don’t. My son wants to learn the piano, trumpet , I’m tone deaf, we have tutors. In the future if he continues his passion for science and maths, again I hold up my hands, there’s a level where algebra turns into a brick wall for me, that’s when we’ll hire a tutor to continue.) What about exams? (We’re headed towards IGCSE’s but rather than having to focus on doing all the exams at the age of 16, again it’s more flexible. If he’s stronger at a subject he can take it earlier or later if he needs more time.)

Of course we have concerns - we’re parents, and parenting comes with it’s own particular mix of guilt and worry but right now our son’s education is not one of them.

Please feel free to contact Nada at [email protected] or 13210103572 if you have any questions. Nada Danic

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After 51 weeks of ocean racing Visit Finland finished in second, while a battle towards the end saw Singapore, sponsored by Keppel Corporation, pip Dutch entry De Lage Landen to the post for the third and final podium position by finishing 20 seconds earlier.

As the fleet crossed the final finish line of Race 15, Founder and Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the world, led a parade of sails in Southampton Water to welcome back the fleet of ten identical 68-foot racing yachts.

Tasmanian skipper Richard Hewson and his crew proudly stood on the bow of Gold Coast Australia as thousands of people applauded the victorious Australian team.

“It has been an amazing adventure. From the start we’ve had plans to dominate the race and we’ve definitely done that. It was very competitive and we’ve raced against some fantastic tough competition all the way. We’ve achieved so much more than we set out to achieve and had so many wins and podiums, I’ve had an amazing crew that’s made this happen,” said Gold Coast Australia

skipper Richard Hewson, before accepting the winning trophy on stage in front of thousands of people.

All day tens of thousands of people lined the dockside of Ocean Village marina in Southampton to welcome home the crews after a gruelling year- long challenge that has seen them take on the world’s largest and most formidable oceans, endured violent storms and frustrating calms, extreme heat and bone-numbing cold while racing ferociously to win.

Chinese entry Qingdao recorded a very special achievement during the Clipper 11-12 Race. The Chinese entry completed the race without incurring a single penalty point for damage to sail or equipment.

Qingdao’s crew was awarded the Henri Lloyd Clipper Race Seamanship Award due to their achievement and skipper Ian Conchie believes the award is a great accolade.

“Several times we had the boat in podium positions during the race and a mixture of bad luck and bad decisions meant we didn’t manage

to get one but the award was a great reward for my team’s effort.”

The Clipper Race brings people from all walks of life together to form a team of ocean racers, who battle against the toughest environments to sail around the world.

“There have been changes in every single crew member. Some have been small, some have been big, some have been major. We set out at the start saying that everyone would get involved with any role they wanted to or felt comfortable with,” Ian adds.

Raced by people like you, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the eighth edition having been through more than 51 weeks of ocean racing, visiting 15 ports of call on six continents. It is also the last race on the Clipper 68-foot yachts, as a brand new fleet of twelve identical 70-foot racing yachts are launched for the Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race. Since the race started more than 4,000 people from all walks of life have participated in this unique race.

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It was a spectacular scene as thousands of people turned out to watch the end of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race in Southampton, UK. Gold Coast Australia secured overall victory, as the non-professional crew on board all ten ocean racing yachts marked the end of a 40,000-mile challenge of a lifetime.


Sail with visiting friends or business contactsA sail along Qingdao’s coastline is a great way to show visiting friends or business contacts some of Qingdao’s most famous attractions, including the May 4th Square, downtown beaches, Badaguan, and other parts of the old city.

There are several ways to get out sailing in Qingdao. Living in Qingdao one could easily be led to think that sailing here is all about high level international sailing events (inaccessible to local residents) and local regattas which require prior sailing experience. While it’s true that participation in any regatta event will require prior experience and training, there are several other ways to get involved in sailing here. Here are some ways people have come out sailing during the past months.

Corporate sailing eventInitially participants will learn to sail the boat together. When conditions allow, a friendly race can be held among participating teams. Great for team building.

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Late afternoon cruiseA late afternoon / early evening sail out on Fushan Bay is a great way to relax after a busy day at work. Enjoy the slower pace of sailing activities at that time and watch the sunset from the seaside

Birthday sailLooking for an alternative birthday gift or want to organize a different activity for you or a family member’s birthday?

A birthday sail is a great way for both children and adults to enjoy the outdoors together.

Take sailing lessonsShould your first try at sailing make you interested to learn more and eventually be able to take a sailing boat out on your own, taking a few sailing lessons will prepare you for doing just that.

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METHOD Spread the tortillas with creme cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Place a layer of smoked salmon together with cucumber cut in long sticks, and some roquette over the cheese.

Before you roll it together, sprinkle on a little lemon juice. Roll it, and seal it with toothpicks so the roll stays together. That also makes it easier to cut into small, good looking pieces for your guests.

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This is an easy and tasty dish to make as a snack for your dinner guests, or as an evening snack. You simply take as much as you want of each ingredient, and put it on the soft tortillas. No rules for how much or how little. It is up to you. Enjoy!



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SHOPPING LISTChicken filetCucumberCarrotsCornmealPeanutsGingerLeekGarlicChilipepperVinegarSugerSoy souceSaltSichuan pepperOil

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Chinese Cooking:

INGREDIENS2 Chicken filets1 small Cucumber1 Carrot2 tsp Cornmeal

METHOD Cut the chicken, carrots and leek in small pieces. Marinate the chicken in a mix of oil, cornmeal, soy souce and salt for about 20 minutes. Fry the chicken and remove it from the frying pan.

Chop chilipepper, garlic and ginger. Heat oil in the frying pan. Fry garlic and ginger, add chilipepper and sichuan pepper (after taste) and cucumber and carrot. Mix a souce of oil, cornmeal, soy souce, vinergar and sugar in a bowl. Add the chicken and the souce to the carrots and cucumbers. Heat until the souce gets a thicker consistency. Add the peanuts and serve!

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1 dl Peanuts1 cm Ginger1 Leek2-3 Garlic cloves

ChilipepperVinegarSugerSoy souce

Tradtional dish with chicken from the Sichuan province. Also known as Kung Pao Chicken. An Asian favorite among bith Western and Asians.

Salt Sichuan pepper Oil

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5xSleepAnting Villa HotelBudget Hotel in cosy French Consession. Walking distance to metro station. Chinese breakfast. Address: 46 Anting Road, Xuhui District.

Holiday Inn Express ZhaibeiBudget hotel close to Shanghai Railway Station and metro. Cheap rooms with a good location. Complimentary breakfast. Address: 1738 Zhongxing Road, Zhabei district.

Julu Lu Garden Villa Mid range Victorian style hotel. Cosy and clean. Both Chinese and Western style breakfast. Close to Nanjing Lu, Huaihai Road and Jing’an temple. Walking distance to Metro and French Consession. Address: 889 Julu Road, Jing`an district.

Holiday Inn Down townHigh end hotel close to Shanghai Railway Station and metro. Good choice if you want to spend a little bit more to have a good night’s sleep and a great breakfast buffet. Address: 585 Heng Feng Road, Puxi district.

5xEatSimply ThaiPopular Thai food restaurant. Book a table in advance. Address: 5C Dongping Road. Hotline: 400 880 7729.

Restaurant Cuivre Nice French restaurant, stylish but still relaxing and cosy. Good service and perfect for a romantic dinner with good food and wine. Book in advance. Address: 1502 Middle Road (near Wulumuqi Road ) Tlf: +86 21 64374219.

Bella MiaUp for Italian food? You can find a really good Italian restaurant at Baoqing Road. Address: 10 Baoqing Road, 1th Floor, Xuhui District. Tlf: +86 21 34619637.

Just a short flight from Qingdao you can enjoy the pulse of Shanghai. Shanghai offers both culture, good food, great shopping and stunning architecture. It is easy to get into the city by train and it is easy to get around with the metro. Here you will find some tips for eating, sleeping, shopping, strolling and other attractions.

5x Shanghai

by Jenny Ek

& Marit Rambech

Hotel Indigo On the BundHigh end design hotel right on the bund. Expensive, but offers a nice view over Huangpu River and an interior design over the ordinary. Address: 585 Shan Dong Er Road, Huangpu District.

Fairmont Peace Hotel - The Cathay room A great place for brunch with nice view over the Bund, Huangpu River and Pudong. A la carte menu with wine or champagne from 12.00 pm - 2.30 pm. During summertime you can sit outside. Book a table in advance and specify if you want to sit outside. Address: 20 Nanjing Road East. Tlf. +86 21 6138 6881.

Paulaner Brauhaus - XintiandiGerman food and brewery. There are also a lot of other good restaurants in this area. Address: House 19-20, North Block Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Road. Tlf: +86 21 6320 3935.

The Bund Tourist TunnelPhoto: Marit Rambech


Just a short flight from Qingdao you can enjoy the pulse of Shanghai. Shanghai offers both culture, good food, great shopping and stunning architecture. It is easy to get into the city by train and it is easy to get around with the metro. Here you will find some tips for eating, sleeping, shopping, strolling and other attractions.

5xStrollFu Xing Park During the weekend there is a lot of activity in Fu Xing Park. You can spend the whole day watching people singing, dancing, playing - you name it! Address: 105 Fuxing Zhong Road.

YuYuan GardenA classical Chinese garden and if you take a walk in the area behind YuYuan Garden you will find an old neighbourhood with narrow small shops, beauty salons, hairdressers and houses. Here you can get a sneak peak into people’s every day life. A huge contrast to the modern Shanghai. Address: YuYuan Garden.

Tianzifang An area worth a visit. This is an old factory site, which they changed into cosy bars, cafes, galleries and souveniour shops. A lots of tourists!Addresse: Taikang Road, Luwan district.

French ConssesionAn area with old European architecture that once was designated for the French. Today is the area consists of Luwan and Xuhui district.

5xShopNanjing RoadOne of the most popular shopping streets in Shanghai. A lot of shopping malls and stores from the Bund to People’s Square. Address: Nanjing Road, Huangpu district.

Shanghai OutletsWant to shop brand articles at a lower price than in the regular store in the city center? Then Shanghai Outlets might be the place for you. Address: Qingpu, Zhaoxiang district.

Shanghai Glasses CityA 3 story market with over a hundred shops selling glasses and sunglasses.Address: Railway Station North Plaza 1688 Zhongxing Lu.

Antique MarketChopsticks, porcelain, paintings, new stuff, old stuff, junk etc. Addresse: Dong Tai Road.

Fabric MarketThousands of different fabrics in any colour and you can get your things sewn there by tailors as well. Address: 399 Luijabang Road.

Tipp!You can find good hotel deals at booking.com and cheap flight tickets at elong.net or c-trip.com!

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People’s ParkA small park with a lot of flowers and trees in the middle of the modern Shanghai. Here people are dancing, singing, exercising or taking their kids to ride one of the small carousels. Lovely magnolia trees in springtime. Address: Nanjing Road (South side), Huangpu district.


People singning and playing in Fu Xing Park. Bring your camera!


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5xVisitShanghai Circus WorldERA - A Spectacular acrobat show. Performances every evening at 19.30-21.00 pm. Address: 2266 Gonghexin Road, Zhabei district.

Shanghai World Financial CenterAlso known as “The bottle opener” and the (current) tallest building in Shanghai, 492 m high. Observatories at 94th, 97th and 100th floor. Park Hyatt has a bar and a restaurant almost at the top of the buliding where you can dine or have a drink with a stunning view over the city, Address: 100 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area.

Oriental Pearl TowerShanghai’s TV tower, 468 m high. Observatory, museum and restaurant. Address: Pudong Park, Lujiazui.

The BundThe Bund is a magnificent avenue along Huangpu River. The Bund offers a lot of historical buildings and a nice view over Pudong. Adress: Zhongshan Road, Huangpu district.

Shanghai MuseumAre you a big fan of museums? Shanghai Museum is mainly a museum for ancient art. Most of the exibitons are permanent, but they also have some small short term exibitions. Address: 201 Renmin Avenue.

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Little QingdaoA small island with a light house built by the Germans. The island is connected to

the land by a narrow bridge. On the island there is a little park and a cosy and quiet café and coffee shop.

Open daily - Entrance fee 15 yuan.

Photo: Jenny Ek

Photo: Jenny Ek

Attractions to visit in Qingdao


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Attractions to visit in Qingdao

Zhongshan ParkWithin the park: small zoo, some

rides for the young, botanical garden and more garden area to

stroll around.

TV Sightseeing Tower348 metres tall and located in the north of Zhongshan Park. It has

many different platforms for viewing.

Qingdao PierLocated off the 1st bay near

bathing beach No. 6. This famous symbol apperars on the Tsingtao

Beer label.

You can find info about more attractions on our website: www.qingdaoexpat.com

Photo: Marit Rambech Photo: Jenny Ek Photo: Marit Rambech

Photos: Jenny Ek

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Qingdao International Business Association (QIBA)Wednesday at 7 pmQIBA meets on the 4th Wednesday of each monthHotel InterContinental 1F

Coctails 6:30 to 7:30 pmMeeting start at 7 pm

For more info contact [email protected]

Weekly Events

“Culture Club“Thursdays at 1 pm - 4 pmWalk Inn Japanese Restaurant4F Xinwen Zhongxin Buildning, 50 Hong Kong Middle Road

Fun and cultural entertainment whilst learning this Chinese ancient game. Each player donates 20 RMB for the Qingdao Expat Charity.

For more info contact [email protected]

Running EveningsTuesdays evenings at 7:15 pmFor everyone who is interested in running but is tired of running alone, come along for an easy run of about 60 minutes!

Meeting place alternates between Red Sculpture on May 4th Square and Shi Lao Ren SPR.

For more info or get to get onto the mail list contact [email protected]

Are you new in town? Or do you want to meet up with old friends?Come and join us for one of our Expat Coffee Mornings to make new friends, mix, mingle and catch-up with old ones or just to enjoy the stunning downtown view in some great company!

Every Wednesday at Starbucks (next to H&M) Marina City, Olympic Sailing Marina. Begins at 10.45 AM.

Join us on our Coffee Mornings!

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Events for Little Expats

Qingdao PlaygroupThursdays 10.00 am - 11.30 am.E-mail: [email protected]

PLAY! Musical MonkeysFridays 10.30 am - 11.30 am.E-mail: [email protected]

Photo: Marit RambechPhoto: Jenny Ek

MUSICAL MONKEYS!

Note: New music for toddlers programme is availablew - Read more on page 30.

Photo: Jenny Ek




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Weekends in Qingdao

Qingdao International Christian FellowshipSunday Mornings 10 am - 11.30 amAll foreign passport holders are welcome!

InterContinental Hotel Auditorium 3 F,98 Aomen Lu.

For more info visit www.qicf.org orsend an email to [email protected]

Qingdao Hash House Harriers- Runners and WalkersSaturday afternoons at 2 pm Regular HHH runs for 60 - 90 minutes

Meets in the lobby of the Crown PlazaCost: 10 RMB to cover beers and bus.

For more info visit www.facebook.com/qdhhh or toget onto the mail list contact [email protected]

Photo: Marit RambechPhoto: Jenny Ek

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Questions about living in Qingdao?

Gerd Burkard Germany (Business Related)Phone: 139 6395 6259E-mail: [email protected]

Our Expat Representatives will answer your questions!

Pia Vinchon-TahonFrancePhone: 139 6398 5712E-mail: [email protected]

Alex Schroeter & Christlane Lawo-Fu GermanyE-mail: [email protected]

Preeti ChaudharyIndiaPhone: 150 5322 7805E-mail: [email protected]

Lao Van EchelpoelBelgiumPhone: 136 7889 8189E-mail: [email protected]

Cathy Ben-DavidEnglandE-mail: [email protected]

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Help our Newbies! Interested in being a contact person?Please send an email to [email protected]!

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If you have a child aged 1 to 3.5 and you would like to continue with

music for young children – this is for you!

A new music for toddlers programme is available. (Foreign passport holders only)

7th and 28th of September•9:30 am Music Session (free of charge)•10:15 am snack and drink picnic (fruit provided)•10:15 am Outdoor play•11:00 am Home time

MUSICAL MONKEYS!

A basic bus shuttle will be provided:•Jin Hai 8:50amSurf Plaza 9:15am (Hong Kong Road)(other pick-up places can be considered)

•Music Room at YCIS Qingdao CampsBuilding 7, 36 Laoshan Road

Please contact [email protected] for more details.




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