1 language school in Qingdao from 1816CNY for a 1 week Chinese course
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Information about Qingdao
Why Qingdao? Qingdao is a port city filled with skyscrapers, parks and beaches with clear fresh air and fantastic sea views. The name Qingdao means 'Green Island'. For thirty three years the city was a colony of Germany and Japan thus it has a great deal of European architecture on show. The winding cobbled streets and red-capped hillside villas are captivating and there's so much to enjoy in the city including a diverse food scene. Make sure you don't leave without sampling the nationwide loved Tsingtao beer, which is brewed here.
Key Facts about Qingdao
Population: XL
7,173,000
Time zone: +18h. (GMT +8)
Region: Shandong, Qingdao Shi
Currency: CNY (1 CNY = 0.1385 USD)
Name of city in Chinese: 青岛
Visa: Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in China. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of China in your country. List of embassies and consulates of China on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
- Price index excluding rent: 41* (59% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 58* (42% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:41* (59% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (China average):
25.70 CNY (31% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 220 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Events in Qingdao
Best time to take a language course in Qingdao
July
Qingdao Beer Festival

18 July 2025 - 10 August 2025This annual event showcases beers from not only China but all over the world. There will be lots of beer to try, music, parades and entertainment.