Ideally situated in the heart of the Qingdao business district – Shangri-La Hotel is a luxurious retreat from which to explore this vibrant seaside city – which is home to the 2008 Olympic sailing events. The property is convenient to the city?s beautiful beaches – World Trade Center – major businesses and abundant historical sites – and private cars and taxis are readily available. Facilities available include three world-class restaurants serving a range of exquisite cuisine – an elegant lounge – and an award-winning bar. Also available are a fully-equipped health club – indoor pool – sauna – business center – outdoor tennis courts – luxury spa – two stunning ballrooms – and 17 state-of-the-art meeting rooms. The hotel features 696 spacious guestrooms and suites – each with a tasteful – contemporary decor and generous amenities including broadband Internet service – IDD phones – executive writing desks and satellite TV with movie channels. The City Wing offers 500 spacious rooms with spectacular city views and is home to the Grand Ballroom and state-of-the-art meeting space. The Valley Wing features the most spacious accommodations in the city and provides guests with premium amenities such as gourmet breakfast -champagne – and canapes served in the Valley Wing Lounge. TAO – Liu Ting International Airport – 23 miles north -Ideally situated in the heart of the Qingdao business district – Shangri-La Hotel is a luxurious retreat from which to explore this vibrant seaside city – which is home to the 2008 Olympic sailing events. The property is convenient to the city?s beautiful beaches – World Trade Center – major businesses and abundant historical sites – and private cars and taxis are readily available.