QINGDAO BAY
Qingdao is located at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula facing Jiaozhou Bay.
Human settlement begins 6,000 years ago.The evolution was constant under differents dystanies before and after unifying China in 221 BC and results in a rich cultural heritage ; in particular, it ‘s the birthplace of Taoism (original name: Qingtao).
Qingdao municipality is divided into 7 urban districts and five county-level cities under its administration (Laixi, Pingdu, Jimo, Jiaozhu, Qingdao, Jiaonan). It belongs now more than 7 millions inhabitants with importants economics issues ; for example, Qingdao city currently develops six industrial clusters for home appliances, electronic information, petrochemicals, automobile, shipbuilding and port. On international issues, Qingdao had already established relationships with many cities ; one of them is San Francisco, member of the club. Qingdao Bay was selectionned for the 2008 Olympic Games (Olympic Regatta).
| Natural environment | Human environment |
| Coastline: Numerous capes and bays (870 kilometers including coastlines of islands) | Language: Chinese |
| Climate: Humid temperate climate (temperate monsoon) | Local economy : Fouth port of China, manufacturing, industry,services, agriculture, tourism |
| Temperatures: Annual average: 12.2°C Annual amplitude: from -1,3 C of 25 C | Demography: Population (inhab.): 7 400 000 Density (inhab/km2): 700 |
| Precipitations: Annual: 775.6 mm Distribution: All the year | Human Development Index: 0,8 |
| Biogeographic classification: Palaearctic Realm | Ecological Footprint: 1,6 ha |
| Natural heritage: Laoshan Mountain ("natural sculpture park") ; Lingshan island (ecological reserve) ; forest parks (Zhushan, Lingshanwan) ; Mashan reserve ; Dazeshan scenic spot Cultural heritage: Area known as the "Second Largest Taoist Monastery in the World" ; Sanlihe culture and Yiaozhou yangge ; Jimo old town and King Kang Tombs ; Langya Terrance ; Tianzhushan cliff carvings and tablet of Zhengwengong ("Germ of the Chinese calligraphy") ; German influence (architecture, beer) Coastal management: Development based on the concept of "Thre-point layout", "One line planning" and "Group development strategy" for five areas : the city's west and east coast, the North Bank of the Jiaozhou Bay, the suburban areas and the old urban aera Criteria retained by the club: BN 3 : Laoshan Mountain ; BC 3 : Cradle of Chinese Taoism ; Tianzhushan Cliff carving and tablet of Zhengwengong | |
