Who We Are

Qingdao Expat Group is a community for expats, by expats. It continues to grow witheach passing year and is currently represented by members, accompanying spouses and children from 56 countries! We aim to create a mutual understanding of Chinese and Western cultures and also hope to help new Expats arriving in Qingdao to settle in more comfortably by frequently organising events such as balls and dances, dinners..
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Events

Week of April 26 - May 2 in Qingdao

Promotions at Crowne Plaza

Gourmet Corner - All Bakery and Cake items at a straight 50% discount after 5.30 PM daily

Every Friday and Saturday dinner time indulge in freshly imported premium quality Australian beef and lamb creations by the Chef with fine Italian wines at Murano at RMB 238++ per person


Wednesday April 28

Qingdao Business Leader's monthly meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel, cocktails at 6.30, meeting starts at 7 PM "Qingdao Real Estate" presentation by Mr. Michael Hanschen, MD of Jones Lang La Salle

Yaksha metal band from Sichuan province LIVE at sHooters, 8 PM, tickets are at 50 RMB


Thursday April 29

Weekly cultural exchange session 1- 4 PM at Walk Inn Japanese Restaurant, 4th Floor, Xinwen Zhongxin Building, # 50 HK Middle Road, Phone: 8077.9757 RMB 20 per head donated to Qingdao Expat Charity, please arrive earlier at 12 noon if you want to enjoy a good lunch at value pricing


Friday April 30

Fashion Party at Q Bar, 8.30 PM, featuring professional make-up for guests and a fashion show by professional models, buy 1-get 1 FREE on cocktails and shots happy hour all night, in house live band in attendance, free admission

Colour Party at ssLPG, 9 PM, special drinks to match your Red, Amber and Green colour at the bar at special prices, free admission

Reggae Party at Room Lounge, 9 PM, free admission

Scandinavian electro soul duo LIVE at sHooters, 9 PM, RMB 30/ticket


Saturday May 1

Qingdao Hash House Harriers Hash Run, meet at Crowne Plaza Hotel at 2 PM

German Beach BBQ - May Mornings Pint ( until Monday May 3 ) 11 AM to late, terrace of #20 HuiQuan Lu overlooking Beach No. 1

Tsingtao United Football Club - International saturday afternoon football club meets at 2.45 PM for a 3 PM kickoff at Ocean Uni grounds, Daxue Lu near beach number 1. Please email tsingtaounited@gmail.com if you are interested to join or need more info

English Premier League Football - Man City v/s Aston Villa LIVE from City of Manchester Stadium at New Jack's Bar, 10 PM


Sunday May 2

Welcome on Board Sailing Club Qingdao 's sailing regatta -
please fill in your registration/entry forms at Lennon Bar well before Sunday. Details:
Meet at 12 noon at the Olympic Marina, start at 1 PM
Native and foreign participants with previous sailing experience with a knowledge of English language preferred
Each team to have a skipper and 3-5 crew
No entry fee, RMB 2000 equipment deposit to be paid in cash, boat charter fee of RMB 200-300/head paid in cash depending on the number of sailors/boat
For further enquiries please see Mr. Steven Gao at Lennon Bar #20 Zuhai Lu
Clip of inaugural April 25th Regatta on QTV 5 here: http://www.viddler.com/explore/sailweta/videos/3/


FUNQ - Frisbee Ultimate'n' Qingdao, ultimate frisbee at Shi Lao Ren Beach, 2 PM

Story reading - The Book Nook, at Nanjing Lu store at 10 AM, at SPR Shi Lao Ren satellite store at 1 PM

English Premier League Football - Liverpool v/s Chelsea LIVE from Anfield at New Jack's Bar, 8.30 PM

English Premier League Football - Sunderland AFC v/s Man U LIVE from Stadium of Light at New Jack's Bar, 11 PM


Every Evening of the week

6-9 PM La Villa Happy Hours, Tsingtao Beer 8 RMB, JW Black label and other cocktails at 20 RMB, bar food specials


Every Monday-Thursday

Live vocal/saxophone duo at ssLPG, 9.30 PM


Every Sunday in Summer

Welcome on Board Sailing Club Qingdao is conducting sailing regattas every Sunday in Summer, here are a few details, please see Mr. Steven Gao at Lennon Bar, #20 Zuhai Lu to know more:

Native and foreign participants with previous sailing experience with a knowledge of English language preferred
Each team to have a skipper and 3-5 crew
Regattas will be held every Sunday, meet at 12 noon at the Olympic Marina, start at 1 PM, no more than 3 races per day - please fill in your registration/entry forms at Lennon Bar before the Sunday you want to participate
No entry fee, RMB 2000 equipment deposit to be paid in cash, boat charter fee of RMB 200-300/head paid in cash depending on the number of sailors/boat
Clip of inaugural April 25th Regatta on QTV 5 here: http://www.viddler.com/explore/sailweta/videos/3/


Coming up later this Month

Indian food festival - Flavours of India at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien, May 4 to 13, explore the healthy vegetarian options or simply sip Chai as you unravel India at lunch and dinner. Lunch buffet RMB 128 ++, dinner buffet RMB 148 ++ including 1 bottle of Kingfisher Beer or 1 glass of Wine. Chefs specially flown in from Le Meridien Mumbai will take you for an exciting culinary journey across India with their authentic delicacies and cooking styles

QISS High School Drama Group presents Chris Lambert's black comedy Ugga the Musical - a play about a girl with a paper bag over her head, Saturday 15th May, 2 PM, NO ADMISSION CHARGE, refreshments available, all ages welcome, at QISS Theatre, new campus #232 Songling Lu

YCIS School's Youth Football Training camp, please call Mr. Chris Warren on 8687.1122 for detailed info and registrations. 2 age groups, limited seats per division on first come, first served basis. Camp starts May 15


Want to add your event here? Please email info@qingdaoexpat.com with details, thanks!