Qingdao, situated in the central part of China's eastern coast and northern coastline, faces Japan and South Korea across the sea to the east. It serves as an important port connecting China to Northeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean. As the most crucial outlet for the Yellow River economic belt, Qingdao has a strategic location that radiates westward, reaching various regions along the Yellow River and connecting to Central Asia and Europe. This advantageous position enables Qingdao to facilitate land-sea coordination, foster east-west mutual aid, and serve as a conduit between southern and northern China.

Qingdao is centrally located in terms of air distance within China, being approximately 2,200 kilometers away from both the southernmost point of the mainland (Leizhou Peninsula in Guangdong) and the northernmost point (Mohe in Heilongjiang). Additionally, it is situated midway between Beijing and Shanghai, with each city about 600 kilometers away by air. 

Qingdao's one-hour flight radius encompasses major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Seoul, covering a population of approximately 500 million. 

Within a three-hour flight radius, Qingdao can reach cities like Hong Kong, Macau, and Tokyo, encompassing a population of approximately 1 billion.

Aerial Distances from Qingdao to Select Domestic and International cities

The Coastal Line of Qingdao’s Main City 

(Source: Dai Yi, Chairman of Qingdao Young Photographers Association)