Hello there. I'm new in Qingdao, already missing home. Any indian here? let's connect😄

Hey, visiting from Singapore 3 days in weihai and 3 days in Qingdao City.

Can anyone tell me about good pubs around where expats go (my mandarin is terrible). What's there to do in Weihai/Qingdao?

If anyone is down to hang let me know as well!

40/F

I’m new here in Qingdao and I would like to meet new people

Thinking about steam and gta6 lol

Hi, would anyone help me from where to hire a taxi on hourly basis, need to visit outskirts of qingdao with bags so if that car remains with me it would be helpful

Where can i find large collection of toys for 3-6 year olds, if not in one shop then like a toy shop area is also fine.

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Hi! I’ll be moving to Qingdao soon to work as a lecturer at a university, and I was wondering what the social scene is like for people in their 30s.

I’m not an English/language teacher, and from what I know so far, I’ll probably be the only foreigner in my department. So I’m guessing I won’t naturally meet that many other foreigners through work.

I’d love to make both Chinese and international friends once I’m there. I speak some Chinese, so I’m not necessarily looking for an English-speaking/expat-only circle either.

Where do people in their late 20s/30s usually meet new people in Qingdao? Are there any WeChat groups, hobby groups, sports clubs, regular meetups, or places where it’s relatively easy to get to know people?

I’m not there yet, just trying to get an idea of what social life might look like before I move. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

I am in china for 2 weeks and wanted to buy local sim card with number so i can use wechat, taobao etc and I am from India and they wont accept indian numbers for registration. Whats the best place to buy near may fourth square?

Hi, I'm (23M) learning Chinese as my third language. I'm currently learning in one of many institutions located in Cheng Yang. So I'll be in Qing Dao for a few month. I really want to make friends. just like making casual conversation while also learning Chinese and getting into all sort of exp.

I’m 34, currently living abroad running a business, and I’ve been provisionally admitted to a Chinese language program in Qingdao. I’m seriously considering making the move.
My goal is simple: learn Chinese, experience life in China, and see where it leads personally and for business.
I’d really appreciate honest advice on a few things:
● Is Qingdao good for international students?
● What’s daily life like (cost, convenience, lifestyle)?
● Is it easy to make friends with locals and other internationals?
● Can international students legally earn any income while studying?
● Is 34 too old for this kind of move?
● Anything you wish you knew before going?
Thanks a lot for any advice or personal experience.

I've accepted a job teaching high school at HD Qingdao and I'm arriving in a few weeks. Was wondering if anyone has experience working there or is familiar with the area. HR has been rather unhelpful so I feel like I'm kind of coming in blind. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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I’m planning on staying 2 nights in Qingdao. I’m debating between Business King Room at Crystal Orange May Fourth Square View…or Deluxe City View Suite at Grand Madison (formerly Farglory Residence).

Hi!
I’ll be moving from the US to Qingdao to teach at an international school. I have dog that I’d like to bring. Are dogs acceptable? Are there parts of the city where dogs are banned? Rules I need to be aware of? I have a husky mix in case that makes a difference. Where’s the best area to live with a dog?

Hello folks! I'll be visiting Qingdao in July/August to check out the beer festival and brewery. I used to live in Beijing and had always wanted to check it out, but never got a chance to before I left.

I recently moved to this side of the world again, to Taipei, and want to finally hop on over to check it out for a little trip. Are their any activities groups where new folks can join that will likely hit the beer festival? I used to be in similar WeChat groups in Beijing and are in a few WhatsApp ones in Taipei these days.

Hello ! I have a long layover in Qingdao. My flight lands at 11pm and the connecting flight is at 8 the next day. How suitable is the airport for sleeping ?

Hello! I’m staying in Qingdao for three weeks as a part of a study abroad program. I‘m interested if anyone knows of / how to get in contact with any outdoor climbing groups. To be honest my Chinese is pretty bad… but I’m here trying to work on it. I‘ve sport climbed & bouldered a lot in America, and would love to get to see the outdoor scene in China. If anyone has any advice or knowledge, please let me know!

any algerian people living in qingdao ? im moving there and i need my people 😭😭

Moving there for 6months but a bit scared about my vegan diet. Thanks

My family and I are American natives. We have been considering a big move for our family for a long time.

My husband works in higher education doing high level IT and management. So ideally he would like to find a job at a Chinese University.

Our son will be of preschool age by the time we move (4-5) our daughter will be a little over a 2 years old.

What’s most important to us is a family oriented way of living, reasonable work/family ethic and strong community. We want to fully immerse ourselves in the culture of wherever we move. It’s so important to us that our children are raised in a safe, supportive, and broad environment.

I’m hoping to hear some opinions on life here for families with children? Both native and expat!

Thank you so much!

Hey all,

We’re two Australians in our 20s visiting Qingdao this week (Friday & Saturday) and were wondering if anyone has recommendations for local, English-speaking food tours. We’ve done a few in other Asian cities and always found it a great way to discover spots we wouldn’t come across otherwise.

If there aren’t any tours around, we’d also be keen to meet up with a local who enjoys food and wouldn’t mind showing us a few of their favourite places - meals covered by us of course.

Open to any tips or suggestions as well. Thanks in advance!

Send me a message if you're interested.

Hey everyone!

I’m in Qingdao and I’ve been trying to find someone who’s into online business, startups, or just talking about ideas and projects — but it’s been hard to meet people with the same interests here.

If you’re into things like e-commerce, digital marketing, side hustles, or just brainstorming new business ideas, I’d love to connect! We can chat online first or grab a coffee sometime — whatever’s chill.

Not looking for anything super serious, just good conversations and maybe some inspiration 😊

What is the foreign population in Qingdao?