Qingdao is a significant port and military base situated along the shores of the Yellow Sea. It's located in the eastern part of China, approximately 500 kilometers from Beijing. Today, Qingdao is a major hub for economic, industrial, and tourism activities.
Archaeological findings reveal that people settled in Qingdao as far back as 6,000 years ago. The city of Jimo was founded during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 B.C.) and frequently appears in historical records. Qingdao was situated within the territory of this ancient city.
The first ships dispatched to Japan and Korea by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shihuang, primarily set sail from a port that was either located in or near Qingdao. Another emperor, Wu-di, who ruled during the Han Dynasty, conducted sacrifices on Mount Buji, which is situated not far from Qingdao. It was under his reign that the first temples in this area were ordered to be constructed. During the Ming Dynasty, these locations served as crucial military bases and were known as Jiaaoao.
In the late 19th century, the Qing Dynasty established a military fortification here to defend against sea attacks. Qingdao was officially founded on June 14, 1891. However, the city's development progressed at a slow pace in its early years.
The population of Qingdao stands at 2.8 million people, and the predominant faith in the city is Buddhism. As a result, when you visit the resort, you'll encounter numerous beautiful temples.
