by Steve Madiwen
Probably the most-frequently mispronounced Chinese city in English, Qingdao was China's default beach resort before Hainan started making waves two decades ago.
But Qingdao -- which was briefly a German colony at the turn of the 20th century -- has one thing Hainan can’t offer: beer, good beer, barrel upon barrel of it.
With the opening of Qingdao International Beer Festival (August 11-26), this is the season to enjoy both Qingdao and Tsingtao.
We sought out the best of “China’s Munich.”
1. Drinking frenzy at Qingdao International Beer Festival
"Beer is easy. I grew up downing rice wine."