Qingdao: The City of Sails
The 2008 Olympic Games will catapult Qingdao into the global spotlight but, as Gary Bowerman discovers, there's far more to this historic seaside resort than simply boats and beaches.
Four years and counting. As the Olympic flame passes from Greece to China, Qingdao – the host city for the sailing events at the 2008 Beijing Games – can barely hide its excitement. The whole city is gripped by Olympic fever.
In preparation, China's favourite seaside city is undergoing a [ read more ]
