Water, Water Everywhere

Aoshan Bay will be developed in the context of a regional economic strategy designed to increase and promote tourism, convention, and resort activities in Qingdao and greater Shandong province.

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An expo center, also designed by NBBJ, and 5-star resort form a gateway into the development, which will eventually connect to other emerging urban centers.

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The southern portion of Qingdao Water City extends into the sea, creating a new series of residential and resort islands, with buildings oriented to provide views of the water.

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A promenade featuring shops, stalls, bars, and entertainment venues curls around a bay adjacent to the expo center plaza, connecting the plaza and waterfront to the residential district and greenway beyond.

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The linked greenbelt weaves through the entire development, connecting the various districts together.

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The new Water City capitalizes on its unique site by blending a freshwater lake with the amenities of residential, civic and educational development.

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Qingdao Water City aims to lead the market as the first choice for potential buyers and investors within Qingdao and throughout northern China.

Aoshan Bay lies at the confluence of several waterways flowing into the East China Sea just beyond Mount Laoshan, one of China’s most significant peaks. This special wetlands site is part of Qingdao Water City, a series of urban centers and neighborhoods interlaced with canals, lakes, and a greenbelt.

Aoshan Bay will be developed in the context of a regional economic strategy designed to increase and promote tourism, convention, and resort activities in Qingdao and greater Shandong province. A new series of residential and resort islands extends south into the sea, while inland development integrates with freshwater lakes and canals and a linked greenbelt woven through the entire district. Designed at a human scale, Qingdao Water City supports an active, urban, and recreation-oriented lifestyle that celebrates the water and surrounding landscape.