Orlan and Marcella Thomas Visit
Qingdao, Shandong, China - 2005

12. Fishing Fleet at Qingdao

Qingdao, an old port city situated on the Southern coast of Shandong province, is a quite yet popular spot for travelers and sun seekers alike. At first sight the city seems almost a small town, a quick stroll around the railway area, close to the Old German Concession and the seafront, can be a deceptive image of the city proper, a deception that thankfully tends to stick with most of her visitors. With a total area of 10.645 square km and a total population of 6.95 million (2.27 million in the urban district), Qingdao is in fact one of China's most important economic cities and is the nation's fourth largest port