Qingdao, located in the southeast part of Shandong Province, is a beautiful seaside city with clear air and enchanting sea view. This city, bordered by the Yellow Sea on two sides, has the largest bathing beach in Asia and produces the mellow Tsingtao Beer. Qingdao is a major city in the east of Shandong Province on China's Yellow Sea coast. It is also a major nodal city of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) Initiative that connects Asia with Europe. Administered at the sub-provincial level, Qingdao has jurisdiction over six districts and four county-level cities.

Best time to fly from Clark to Qingdao

The busiest month for tourism in Qingdao, China in March, followed by June and October. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Qingdao in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month. Average temperatures in Qingdao vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. If you are looking for the very warmest time to visit Qingdao, the hottest months are August, July, and then June. If dry weather is what you are after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Qingdao are January, December, and then February. The best times to visit Qingdao for ideal weather are 16 April to 24 June.

Main airports available in Clark and Qingdao

Clark International Airport – Clark International is an airport that serves the Central Luzon area. It is located in Pampanga, which is between the city of Angeles and also Mabalacat. It is also located within the Clark Freeport Zone. The airport got its name from the Clark Air Force Base which happens to be the largest overseas base of the United States Air Force. With the latest expansion, the airport now may accommodate up to 1 million passengers. The airport also has facilities to accommodate cargo flights. Those from Manila will need to fly to different parts of Philipines first such as Cebu, Cagayan de Oro or Puerto Princesa where only then are they able to fly to Clark. Some of the airlines that operate here are Philipines Airlines, Scoot, Royal Air Philipines, Korean Air and many more.

Qingdao Liuting International Airport – Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) is the main international airport serving the city of Qingdao in Shandong Province, China. It is about 31 kilometres from the city centre. You can fly to 100 destinations with 44 airlines in scheduled passenger traffic. The most frequently departed route is the route to Seoul (ICN) in South Korea with an average of 125 flights from Liuting every week which is 7% of all weekly departures. The most popular domestic destinations are Shanghai (SHA) and Beijing (PEK). The two longest flights are Qingdao (TAO) to London (LHR) that takes around 12 hours and 50 minutes and Qingdao (TAO) to Sydney (SYD) with a flight time of 12 hours and 25 minutes. Shandong Airlines is the largest airline here by counting the number of departures with around 501 scheduled take-offs every week. The second-largest operator from Liuting is China Eastern Airlines. Boeing 747 is the largest aircraft operating here among other big planes such as the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A340. The aircraft types with most scheduled flights are the Airbus A31X/32X and the Boeing 737.

Climate pattern in Clark and Qingdao

The climate of Qingdao is slightly continental, with cold, dry winters and warm to hot, humid summers. The city is located in the Shandong province, in north-central China, at 35 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Yellow Sea. In winter, the mitigating effect of the sea is reduced because cold currents prevail, which come from the interior of China and Mongolia, while in summer, the monsoon brings warm and humid currents of tropical origin. However, here as in the other cities of the Shandong Peninsula, the climate is milder than in the inland areas and Beijing, and it's cooler especially in spring when the sea remains cold after the winter.

Highlights attractions in Qingdao

• Golden Sand Beach – Golden Sand Beach is endowed with appealing sceneries. Golden sand, white clouds, blue sea, and fantastic reefs make up a beautiful picture. One of the reefs is shaped like a frog. The 'stone frog' disappears or appears with the rising or ebbing of the tide, hence its name 'Indistinct Stone Frog'. Many marine lives such as crabs, shellfish and starfish flourish in the water. Besides, it is famous for its 'three treasures' - sea cucumber, abalone, and crab, which are delicious and nutritious when prepared fresh.
• Zhan Bridge – Zhan Bridge located at the coastal area at the southern end of Zhongshan Road, it is an extension of the road into the sea. It is just about 0.3 miles from Qingdao Railway Station. Whether travellers come to Qingdao by train or by ship, Zhanqiao, a landmark of the city, welcomes them at their first stop in this beautiful coastal city. The locals say that you can not know the real Qingdao if you have not gone to the Zhan Bridge, so follow our introduction to see the top scene of the city!
• May 4th Square – May 4th square faces the office building of the city government in the north and Fushan Bay in the south. Aiming to encourage people to be patriotic, the magnificent building has become a landmark architecture of the city. Along the central axis of May 4th Square, there lies the office building of the city government, concealed fountains, dot matrix fountains and sculpture. There is also a vast evergreen lawn and many plants and flowers dotted around here and there. Set against the imposing sculpture and beautiful natural scenery, the square presents a splendid view of decency and prosperity.