Qingdao's rising economic tide

Urban area around Jiaozhou Bay now 12 times larger than in the 1980s

As one of first cities in China to open up to the world, Qingdao has achieved remarkable and sustained growth.

An economic hub and major port on the east coast of Shandong province, the city has beautiful vistas, a laid-back atmosphere and a robust business life. Each year tourists from across the globe flock to its famed coastline.