Qingdao, as a tourist city is well-known not only for the sight but also the attractive specialties. As a coastal city, seafood is certainly not to be missed. Additionally, Qingdao is rich in handicrafts such as shell carving, straw weaving products, Mt. Laoshan Green Stone, etc. which could be bought in Taidong commercial area, Zhongshan Road commercial area and Li village commercial area.
Specialties
Laoshan Green Stone
Laoshan green stone, also named Laoshan Green Jade, is produced in Yangkou Bay, the east side of Mountain Laoshan, Qingdao. It is crystal clear with compact texture. Based on green, Laoshan green stone is gorgeous in color including dark green, emerald green and grey green. Nowadays, It is to limit to obtain due to the limit resource.
Adlai Silk
Uygur women are fond of silk that is in gorgeous color. Adlai silk is favored by Uygur for its character of soft, flexibility, lightness and luxuriance. Nowadays Adlai silk is viewed not only as cloth material but also as decoration in house.
Shell Carving
Rare screwshell is carved into flowers, birds, figures, mountain, water, etc according to its natural color and lines. Travelers can buy it as souvenir, jewelry and widgets in larger markets or night market.
Straw weaving products
Straw weaving products are specialties of Qingdao, made of natural papyrus, mngzhao, corn skin or paper string. Usually, products are divided into two categories: Firstly, they are weaved into covers of glass bottle, which is not only beautiful but also insulate. The second sort is handicraft such as cup mat, cushion, daily household artwork, etc.
Shopping Market & Street
Taizhong Commercial Area
Taizhong Commercial Area with a length of more than 1,000 meters stats from the 3rd Yanan Road in the east and ends in Weihai Road in the west. It is the most bustling street, gathering not only various stores but also large-scale markets. It has all the things you desire such as seafood, handicrafts, and so on.
Zhongshan Road Commercial Area
Several large-scale bazaars are situated on Zhongshan Road such as Bai Sheng, Orient Commercial Building, Zhongshan Shopping Mall, and some fashion boutiques. You can take Bus No.5,2,320,305,218 and get off at Zhongshan Road.

