Qingdao , also known in the West by its postal map spelling Tsingtao, is a major city in eastern Shandong province. It borders Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to the southeast. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula while looking out to the Yellow Sea, Qingdao today is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial center. It is also the site of the Tsingtao Brewery. In 2008, Qingdao was named China's 7th-most livable cityQingdao attracts many tourists due to its seaside setting and temperate weather. Parks, beaches, sculpture and unique German and modern architecture line the shore.
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