From the Official Olympic WebSite for Sailing at Qingdao:
Welcome to Qindao - The Home of Sailing Events at the Beijing Olympics in 2008
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The sailing events for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad will be held within Qingdao International Sailing Center, the five water areas outside Fushan Bay.
A unique blend of sea and mountains makes Qingdao a well-known summer resort. With an average temperature ranging from 20℃ to 28 ℃, the period from July through September is the most agreeable season for the tour. Qingdao International Beer Festival at the second weekend during each August offers you a rare opportunity to taste all the famous beers across the world. The municipal characteristics of Qingdao, the “red-tile roofs, green trees, azure sea and blue sky”, are best embodied by Badaguan Scenic Area, where the adjacent beach, the surrounding flowers and trees, the tranquil environment and various villas with more than 20 national architectural styles will leave you an impression of European towns. In addition, Qingdao is also well-known for its numerous and unique squares.
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