Shandong
Shandong – by BlogGang
City Information
Shandong Province is a northern coastal sheng (province) of China which lies across the Yellow Sea from the Korean peninsula, roughly at the north latitude of 34°22′52″
to 38°15′02″ and the east longitude of 114°19′53″ to 122°43′. It borders with Hebei, Henan, Anhui and Jiangsu. The province has a total area of 157,800 square with the mountainous and hilly areas of 37.45% and the plains of 62.55%. There are many beautiful mountains in Shandong such as Kunyu Mountain, Tai Mountain, Yantai Hill, etc. The main rivers include
the Yellow River, the Huaihe River, the Haihe River and the Xiaoqing River. The Dongping Lake is the province's flood detention and storage regulating reservoir on the lower reach of the Yellow River. Besides, there are many other beautiful lakes such as the Nansi Lake,
the Baiyun Lake, the Qingsha Lake, etc.
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The Yellow River – by World Atlas
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Kunyu Mountain– by Jack The Human/ Youtube
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List of 17 prefecture level cities in Shandong:
| 1.Jinan (pop. 7,321,200, GDP 720,196 million yuan (2017)) |
2.Qingdao (pop. 9,204,000, GDP 1.103 trillion yuan (2017)) |
| 3.Zibo (pop. 4,708,000, GDP 478,130 trillion yuan (2017)) |
4.Zaozhuang (pop. 4,180,500, GDP 231,591 million yuan (2017)) |
| 5.Dongying (pop. 2,154,600, GDP 380,178 million yuan (2017)) |
6.Yantai (pop. 7,089,400, GDP 733,895 million yuan (2017)) |
| 7.Weifang (pop. 9,363,000, GDP 585,860 million yuan (2017)) |
8.Jining (pop. 8,375,900, GDP 465,057 million yuan (2017)) |
| 9.Tai'an (pop. 5,645,100, GDP 358,530 million yuan (2017)) |
10.Weihai (pop. 2,825,600, GDP 348,010 million yuan (2017)) |
| 11.Rizhao (pop. 3,036,800, GDP 200,000 million yuan (2017)) |
12.Laiwu (pop. 1,376,000, GDP 89,602 million yuan (2017)) |
| 13.Linyi (pop. 11,408,000, GDP 434,539 million yuan (2017)) |
14.Dezhou (pop. 5,795,800, GDP 314,018 million yuan (2017)) |
| 15.Liaocheng (pop. 5,789,900, GDP 306,406 million yuan (2017)) |
16.Bingzhou (pop. 3,942,500, GDP 261,292 million yuan (2017)) |
| 17.Heze (pop. 10,186,000, GDP 282,018 million yuan (2017)) |
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In 2018, Shandong has a total population of 10,047,000 which include an urban population of 6,147,000 and a rural population of 3,900,000. The birth rate is 17.54 % and death rate is 7.4%. It is the second largest populous province in China after Guangdong. The majority of Shandong residents has the Han origin which accounts as 99.32% of all residents and there is 0.68% of the other ethnic groups such as Hui, Manchu, etc.
The main industries in Shandong include shipping manufacturing, medicine, household and electrical appliances manufacturing, profession equipment, non-ferrous smelting and beer. The main export products are such as electromechanical products, aerospace products, beer, household appliances, automobile parts, etc.
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Shandong
| High Temp: |
31 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
-6 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
14 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
61 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
50 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
575.6 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
6 |
°C |
| Wind: |
11 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1018 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
12 |
km |
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| Time Zone: |
Shandong, China (GMT+8)
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| Currency: |
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
| Dialing Code: |
+86 531, +86 532, +86 533, +86 632, +86 546, +86 535, +86 536,+86 537, +86 538, +86 631, +86 633, +86 634, +86 539, +86 534,
+86 635, +86 543 and +86 530
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| Public Airports: |
| - Qingdao Liuting International Airport (IATA: TAO, ICAO: ZSQD) |
| - Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (IATA: TNA, ICAO: ZSJN) |
| - Linyi Shubuling International Airport (IATA: LYI, ICAO: ZSLY) |
| - Yantai Penglai International Airport (IATA: YNT, ICAO: ZSYT) |
| - Jining Qufu Airport (IATA: JNG, ICAO: ZSJG) |
| - Dongying Shengli Airport (IATA: DOY, ICAO: ZSDY) |
| - Weihai Dashuibo Airport (IATA: WEH, ICAO: ZSWH) |
| - Weifang Airport (IATA: WEF, ICAO: ZSWF) |
| - Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (IATA: RIZ, ICAO: ZSRZ) |
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| Sources: |
- Thai Biz in China Thailand Business Information Center in China. 2019. Shandong. [Online]. [14 May 2019]. Available from: thaibizchina.com/country/Shandong
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- Global Research Conference. 2018. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. [Online]. [16 May 2019]. Available from: https://glosearch.org/introduction-ho-chi-minh-city/
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- Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute. 2017. Economic Data of Shandong Province. [Online] [14 May 2019] Available from: ipim.gov.mo/en
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- Jiang L., Wang M., Liu Z., Xu Y., Song X., Gao X., Tan D., Lin H., Zhang J., Li C., Diao X., Liu C., Wang H., Gao Z. 2010. Situation analysis Report of Climatic Change in Shandong Province. [Online]. [14 May 2019]. Available from: fao.org
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- Time and Date. 2019. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from:https://www.timeanddate.com
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Top Attractions
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Daming Lake - by CGTN
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Zhanqiao Pier – by China.org.cn
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Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion - by UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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May Fourth Square – by TripAdvisor
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Penglai Pavillion – by Chienhaw
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Baotu Spring (West Gate) - by Michelle Wu
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Temple of Confucius, Qufu - by Wuyuan Sun
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Mount Lao (Laoshan) Jufeng Scenic Area - by That's Qingdao
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Sister City Agreements:
- On 7 July 2013, Mrs. Anusaree Tubsuwan, Chief of Staff to Governor of Bangkok,
the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand and Director-General
of Foreign Affairs Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government, the People's Republic
of China signed Letter of Intent Between Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand on the Establishment of Friendly Cooperative Relationship.
- On 22 March 2017, Mr. Tawatchai Athnite, Deputy Director-General, Acting Director-General
of Culture, Sports and Tourism Department and Mr. Zhang Mingchi, Deputy Director-General
of Shandong Tourism Development Commission signed Memorandum of Understanding
on the Tourism Cooperation between Shandong Province the People's Republic of China
and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration the Kingdom of Thailand.
- On 22 March 2017, Mrs. Chananya Chatchonnabot, Deputy Director-General, Acting Director- General of Education Department and Mr. Meng Qingxu, Superintendent General of Education Department signed Memorandum of Understanding on the Education Cooperation between Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
of the Kingdom of Thailand.
- On 17 December 2018, Mr. Thaweesak Lertprapan, Deputy Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Yu Guon, Vice Governor of Shandong Province singed Agreement on the Establishment of Friendship Cities between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Shandong Provincial People's Government, the People's Republic of China
Leader: Mr. Wang Shujian, Vice Governor (as of Apr 2020)
Website: http://www.sd.gov.cn/
Download : Memorandum fo Understanding , Letter of intent between , Agreement On the Establishment of Friendship Cities Thai
Agreement On the Establishment of Friendship Cities English , Agreement On the Establishment of Friendship Cities Chinese
ผลการดำเนินกิจกรรมภายหลังลงนาม
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Date |
Activities |
Venue |
Link Photo/Vdo album |
| 1 |
7 July 2013 |
Mrs. Anusaree Tubsuwan, Chief of Staff to Governor of Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand and Director-General of Foreign Affairs Office of Shandong Provincial People's Government, the People's Republic of China signed
Letter of Intent Between Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand on the Establishment of Friendly Cooperative Relationship. |
Shandong |
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| 2 |
21 December 2013 |
Mr. Zhao Runtian, Deputy Governor of Shandong paid a courtesy call on MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok. |
Bangkok |
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| 3 |
11 - 13 March 2015 |
Deputy Governor of Qingdao participated in the 3rd ASEM Meeting for Governors and Mayors. |
Bangkok |
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| 4 |
3 December 2015 |
The representatives of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) had a meeting on an arrangement of a technical visit for Ms. Wang Suilian, Deputy Governor of Shandong. |
Bangkok |
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| 5 |
14 December 2015 |
Ms. Wang Suilian, Deputy Governor of Shandong paid a courtesy call on MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok. On this occasion, they had a discussion on medical and health cooperation. |
Bangkok |
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| 6 |
5 - 7 November 2015
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Mr. Sun Chuanshang, Deputy Secretary-General of Shandong Province visited Bangkok on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the People’s Republic of China. |
Bangkok |
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| 7 |
4 - 9 November 2015 |
A group of four representatives of Shandong attended the event of the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the People’s Republic of China. |
Bangkok |
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| 8 |
10 - 12 April 2016
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The delegation of Shandong led by Mr. Xia Geng, Deputy Governor of Shandong paid a courtesy call on MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok. |
Bangkok |
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| 9 |
19 - 25 March 2017 |
The delegation of Bangkok led by MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok had an official visit to Shandong Province. On this occasion, the administrators of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the People's Government of Shandong Province signed two memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation and education cooperation. |
Bangkok |
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| 10 |
22 - 25 June 2018 |
Ms. Zhai Luning, Vice - Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political led a group of 46 delegates of Shandong Province which consisted of the People's Government of Shandong Province administrators and entrepreneurs paid a courtesy call on Pol. Gen. Aswin Kwanmueng, Governor of Bangkok and participated in China (Shandong) – Thailand Trade & Investment Forum and Business Matchmaking. |
Bangkok |
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| 11 |
12 - 16 March 2018 |
The representatives of the People's Government of Shandong Province participated in Sister City Senior Officials Seminar on International Cooperation. |
Bangkok |
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| 12 |
3 - 7 August 2018 |
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials together with a group of six youth representatives of Bangkok participated in 2018 Shandong International Youth Culture Tour. |
Shandong |
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| 13 |
17 December 2018 |
Mr. Thaweesak Lertprapan, Deputy Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Yu Guon, Vice Governor of Shandon Province singed Agreement on the Establishment of Friendship Cities between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Shandong Provincial People's Government, the People's Republic of China |
Bangkok |
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| 14 |
15 - 20 October 2018 |
The delegation of Bangkok led by Mr. Thaweesak Lertprapan, Deputy Governor of Bangkok participated in Shandong International Friendship Cities Conference for Cooperation and Development. |
Shandong |
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| 15 |
27 June - 1 July 2019
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The delegation of Shandong led by Mr. Zhang Mingchi, Deputy Director - General, Department of Culture and Tourism together with a group of Shandong performers participated in Bangkok Sister Cities Week 2019. |
Bangkok |
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| 16 |
14 - 18 October 2019
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Mr. Wanlop Suwandee, Chairman of Adviser to Governor of Bangkok led the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration executives and members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council to participate in Shandong International Friendship Cities Conference for Cooperation and Development.
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Shandong |
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| 17 |
28 - 29 May 2021
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Mr. Kriangyot Sudlapa, Deputy Governor of Bangkok sent a speech video to participate in China (Shandong) - ASEAN SME Conference on Cooperation and Development.
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Shandong |
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| 18 |
28 October 2021
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Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, the Governor of Bangkok sent a speech video to the opening ceremony of the Conference on Cooperation and Development of World Estuarine Cities held between 27 - 29 October 2021 at Dongying, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Shandong |
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| 19 |
4 August 2023
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Mr. Pipol Krabuanrat, Director of City Relations Promotion Division, International Affairs Office send a speech video to participate in the Mekong River-Yellow River Dialogue at the 2023 ASEAN-China (Shandong) SMEs Conference for Cooperation and Development). |
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As of December 2023
