I`m sure your probably wondering "where is that?"
It`s not a place for sightseeing, but a place where most of our items are made.
In those 2 cities, there are lots of factories.
Here is some background of the 2 cities to get you more familiarized with them.
First I will introduce Qingdao.
In this city there are tall buildings standing side by side, but just south of the city is the beach.
Since the beach is right by the city, Qingdao is under heavy development.
Soon enough there will be beautiful resorts and resort villa`s to attract more tourists!
If you drive out of the city and into the suburbs, thats where you will find our factories.
Along the way to the factories, I got to see chicken, pigs, caw, etc.
I was amazed to see a herd of goats crossing 4 lanes of the highway!
Thats something you don`t often see.
Qingdao is famous for their beer. Its called Qingdao beer.
The taste is smooth and good! I often drink it in Japan. I love it!
But if you order Qingdao beer in China, its lukewarm!
So lukewarm, not nice and cold, and its summer....you guest it! Not a good combination!
Usually in Japan, when we go to a restaurant they serve us cold water or tea.
However in China, hot drinks must be served. The reason for this is it`s their costume to serve hot beverages because cold beverages is bad for your health.
So when you go visit China, make sure you tell them exactly what you want, because you might end up getting something Hot when you want it Cold!
Its great to learn and experience other cultures!
I hope this helps you imagine what China is like and maybe change your image about China.
I have been ruled by stereotypes about China, but this experience changed my whole prospective.
I thought that it would be less-developed, but in actuality they are quite updated.
Everyone here has cellphones and their infrastructures and apartments are really nice looking.
They have modernized allot!
Next time I will introduce and give some insight about Guangzhou!
Have a nice day!
QC★KIMURA
