Sports and leisure industrial growth drawing renown

A cradle for modern sailing and marine sports in China, Qingdao in Shandong province aims to be a renowned city for leisure events and all kinds of sports in the near future, a local official has said.

Ji Gaoshang, director of the Qingdao Sports Bureau, said the city has both good natural and cultural environments in developing sports, with its humid climate, various types of mountains, crystal sea and magnificent city views.

"We could try rock climbing, hiking and skiing in mountainous areas and enjoy sailing, boating, swimming and beach football along the seashore," Ji said.