A lively and well-mixed watering hole, right in the heart of the CBD. Features a live rock band almost every night, numerous service staff and an extensive list of drinks.

The only German restaurant in town, boasting a great atmosphere and hearty food. And of course, a wide range of imported beers.

The party centre of Qingdao. When everywhere else has sounded last orders, Jazz bar will still be wild every weekend. Good prices and a heady mix of Qingdao's socialites.

The smallest of Qingdao's bathing beaches; very private and a great location for swimming. Ideally located for a stroll around the idyllic Badaguan area.

Located on Taiping Hill this tower is 348 metres above sea level and is a great place to get a panoramic view of Qingdao. Bus No.1, 36, 368

Delectable, wholesome southern Italian restaurant. The dazzling range of sauce and pasta combinations means you'll never have to eat the same meal twice! Operation Hours: Mon - Sat 11:00 - 15:00, Dinner 17:30 - 23:00; Sun 11:30 - 23:30 all day open.

One of the best. The good music, live sports and great drinks keep people happy but its the personality of the staff at Charlie's that make it the coolest bar in town.

Fantastic facilities and location, opposite Qingdao's World Trade Centre. Features a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, Q Bar and Qingdao's best buffet at Cafe Yum.

This novel guide to the city contains a hand-picked 100% non-sponsored selection of the absolute best places to eat, drink, go sightseeing and much more. Just ¥50 (€5) a box from REDSTAR and selected bars and restaurants*. Pocket Beijing and Dalian now available too.

Excellent location for experiencing Qingdao's bustling CBD and nightlife. Features a shopping arcade, Murano's Italian restaurant and bowling among its numerous facilities.

Sublime hot-pot restaurant chain and uniquely sociable dining experience. The lamb is particularly delicious at this restaurant next to Yinhai Marina.

A wonderful, genuine and authentic Italian, with a wine bar boasting a superb selection of imported wines, a breakfast menu and exquisite antipasto and entrees.

Inside Ausotel, this curiously designed establishment has isolated dining cocoons in which you can feast on a gourmet fusion of Sichuan and Guangdong food. A splendid upmarket Chinese restaurant.

A high standard fusion of French and Italian cuisine, with a sociable atmosphere and wide range of wines. Also a regular venue for parties and music events.

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Every dish at chef Shamim's restaurant is fantastic, and there is such a wide range of them. And from the tandoor, rotis and roast chicken never tasted so good!

The T.V. Tower is in this park.

Indulge in great pan-Asian cuisine from this Taiwanese chain. This restaurant has great service and a wonderful dessert selection.

This former naval base is home to former US and Soviet vessels, a Chinese Huafeng missile boat,various small craft, vehicles, tanks and aircraft.

A lively and warm place to spend an evening with music and dance, not to mention great food and a fine selection of vodkas.

Despite the numerical name, it has no bearing on its rank as the greatest beach in Qingdao. It's simply a name. Swimmers can splash with confidence thanks to a submerged wall of shark-proof netting.

Superb setting, right next to Beach Number 3. With its beautiful beer garden and regular barbeque events, this is a lovely sanctum in which to spend the summer months.

Ambient watering hole featuring pool table, fussball and great live music on the weekends. Excellent Chinese food too!

A favourite watering hole among the young crowd for its all-you-can-drink offers on weekends. Decidedly more chilled at other times, with succulent bar food.

Friendly staff, terrific food (well beyond the dumplings), and a beautiful interior make this a sure hit. The lamb and carrot dumplings are particularly good.

Really popular place in Fan Hai Ming Ren, and it's easy to see why. Lovely, intimate layout, a superb book and magazine shelf and of course, great coffee. Chill out here.

Built in 1900 on Changzhou Road and used only for European prisoners.
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Newly opened (April 2008) art gallery upstairs at La Villa. Features regular exhibitions - check the REDSTAR magazine and myredstar events page for details, or call Lidu on (+86) 139-0642-1536.

A modern sushi restaurant with a sumo ring in the entrance (just for show unfortunately!). Price is mid-range.

Dim sum is the order of the day, and can bewilder new-comers with the number of dishes on offer. Don't be put off though, it's a treat, and open till the wee small hours too (not actually 24 hours, but closes at 4am).

An excellent, up-market Hong Kong chain, which has superb range of Chinese dishes as well as Japanese, Thai and Korean food.

Regular summer BBQs, drinks offers, parties and more at this seaside excellent seaside establishment. The Diner has some of the best and heartiest western food in town.

Some of the finest Italian cuisine in town, this establishment has everything from filling lasagnas to salubrious salads, a fine bar upstairs and sublime gelato. To soak up the relaxing atmosphere, drop by at night for a cocktail or glass of fine wine -happy hour 5:30pm-7.30pm!

Amazing. This restaurant is by far the best buffet in town, with made-to-order pastas, delicacies from all over Asia and a great desert selection. Plus all you can drink beer!

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About a 40 minute drive east of the city limits, Laoshan Beach is located at the entrance to Laoshan National Park. Surrounded by sweeping views of the Laoshan mountain range, this beach is well worth the trip.

An incredibly classy Korean eatery with a whole floor dedicated to barbeque. The set dinner consists of nearly 20 exquisitely prepared courses.

A fun place to sing songs, with courteous staff, clean rooms, and a convenient location to take a break from the bars (located directly across the road from Le Bang). Bring lots of friends!

Amazing establishment serving up-market Chinese, with Japanese and Korean influence. Interior modelled on Hakka architecture, exterior looks like a giant fez. "All you can eat" lunch/dinner RMB 128 per head.

They've got it right! Service, drinks and atmosphere - all perfect for quiet gatherings and nights on the town. There is a great range of spirits, and the gin and tonics are exceptional.

Authentic Italian cuisine across the board. Chef Giancarlo delivers stunning dishes in a stylish setting.

Great looking, up-market bar in the Shangri-La. Regular promotions include Ladies Night on Wednesday and Salsa night on Monday. Live music/DJ every night.

A fine choice for large parties, with a huge range of elaborate and laowai-friendly dishes.