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Pu'ning Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266002, China
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Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is a sailing marina located on the former site of the Beihai Shipyard by Qingdao's Fushan Bay at Shandong Province in China. It was the venue which hosted the 2008 29th Olympic sailing competition and 13th Paralympic Sailing competitions. The 45-hectare Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is located at the former Beihai Shipyards by Qingdao's Fushan Bay, adjoining May 4th Square and Donghai West Road.
With an investment of 3.28 billion yuan, the environment-friendly venue comprises both land and water projects with all works on the venue. The entire project consisted of more onshore than offshore work. There are a lot of supporting infrastructures, including Athletes Village, Logistics Supply Center, Media Center, National Sailng Center, Five-star hotel, Internatioinal Yacht Club, Seaside Marina, as well as shopping and amusement center, etc.
Access from the Qingdao Paralympic Village to the dock, work areas, etc. is provided by numerous golf carts making endless daytime rounds. Both ends of the work area had 2 cranes apiece, which could lift large keelboats like the Sonar from cradles and lower these into the water. At night, a laser light show from the main breakwater lighthouse would play from early evening to midnight. Across the bay, the famous May 4th monument and Qingdao's landmark seaside building are easily visible.
Qingdao had also taken into full consideration the post-Olympic use of the venue, when designing it. After the Olympic Sailing Competition, the venue has become a national sailing sports school as well as a water sports training center. The whole Olympic Sailing Center is open to the public, becoming a place of recreation and a tourist resort.
Sport sailing in Chinese began in 1978. Although it was relatively late comparing to the western countries, however, China made remarkable progresses later on. Nowadays, nearly 20 provinces, districts or cities in China have been involved in the sport. As a matter of fact, Chinese athlete has gained five rounds of world championships in Women's windsurf class and a silver medal in Olympics in 1992.
Qingdao Olympic Sailing and Marine Culture Tourist Area is located in the Shinan Strict of Qingdao, which is consisted of Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center and the Qingdao Underwater World.
Torch Avenue
The Torch Avenue is 208 meters in total, which is the holding place of the torch-lighting ceremony in 2008 Olympic Games.
Flag Square
The Flag Square is a round area surrounded by 54 10-meter flagpoles of different countries and regions which joined the 2008 Olympic Games.
Yandaoshan Park
Yandaoshan Park is an ideal destination to enjoy yourselves at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center. At the observation decks of the Yandaoshan Park, you can have a panoramic view of the Yan’er Island and Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center.
Autumn Tide of the Yan’er Island
Autumn Tide of the Yan’er Island is one of the most famous views of Qingdao in the past. In autumn, when the strong wind blows, you can see the magnificent view of the tide at the Yan’er Island and listen to the sound of the tides.
Lover Embankment
Lover Embankment is 534 meters long. And you can stroll around the Leisure Street of Lover Embankment.
Prayer Lighthouse
The Prayer Lighthouse is located at the end of the Lover Embankment. It is 20.08 meters high, which stands for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Olympic Sailing Museum
At the Olympic Sailing Museum, you will know about the process of the holding of the 2008 Olympic Games of China with the assistance of Qingdao.
The Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is the venue for the welcome dinner of the Qingdao Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2018.
Customer Service Center-Torch Avenue-Flag Square-Qingdao International Convention Center-Ocean Banquet Hall-Olympic Sailing Museum-Lover Embankment-Prayer Lighthouse-Qingdao Underwater World
Enjoy the Sea View
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center is located near the May Fourth Square. Here you can enjoy the sea view of Qingdao, enjoy the breed blowing, listen to the sound of the waves and enjoy the stunning sunrise and sunset on the sea. You can stroll around at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center leisurely and relax yourselves here. Looking into the sea in the distance, you can see various kinds of boats of different colors on the sea, which is as beautiful as an oil painting.
Stroll Around the Lover Embankment
As its name, Lover Embankment is a romantic place to visit with your lover. You can stroll around the Lover Embankment slowly and enjoy the picturesque view of the sea and boats. During the time of sunset, you can see the beautiful city under the sunset, which is amazing and impressive.
Enjoy the Night View of Qingdao
At night, you can enjoy the night view of Qingdao at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center. When it gets dark, the lights of the buildings will be on, and the gorgeous night view of the skyscrapers of Qingdao will be reflected on the sea, which is charming and beautiful. And you can also see the boats or cruises passing by on the sea, which makes the night view of Qingdao more beautiful.
Take Bus 31, 33, 104, 110, 125, 208, 224, 225, 232, 304, 311, 316, 321, 363, 501, 210 etc. to get there.
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