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Despite the numerical name, it has no bearing on its rank as the greatest beach in Qingdao. It is simply a name. Nevertheless, this 580-meter stretch of sand along the northeastern edge of Huiqaun Bay tends to attract large hordes of sunbathers due to its close downtown location. Changing huts, showers and hawking vendors provide everything a good beach needs. Swimmers can splash with confidence thanks to a submerged wall of shark proof netting. Admission is free.
I like the interesting Sand Castle competition every year. However, having to pay to view the sand castles is a bit over the top. Overall a nice place to spend a lazy weekend. Kite flying along ... more
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Ensconced on the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula along the Yellow Sea, this city of 2.5 million is the largest trading port in northern China. Yet, despite such an urban bulk it behaves in the confident manner of a tourist resort. Its rare mesh of mountains and sea combine with a fairytale …