Qingdao Travelogue – International Marina

Qingdao International Marina: After China won the bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games in which Qingdao was to host the sailing regattas, construction of a 45 hector International Marina at a cost of 470 million USD began in 2004. Prior to the Olympic games, Qingdao hosted the Clipper 2006 & 2008 Races. After successfully hosting the regattas of the 2008 Olympics, Qingdao not only hosted the 2009 Volvo Ocean Race but also in 2010 the Clipper Race returned for a third time.
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Qingdao Travelogue – TianHou Temple

TianHou Temple: predates Qingdao City itself and located in old town near Zhan Qiao Pier. MaZu, the Chinese Goddess of the sea, is a commonly worshiped in south-east coastal cities of China. Lin Mo Niang (MaZu) was born on a small island in the straits of Taiwan in the year 960. MaZu is usually depicted with two guardian generals who were once demons that she subdued and turn into guardians and friends. According to popular legend, MaZu was taught the mysteries of Tao …