Venue & Travel

Conference venue, host-city information and practical guidance for international delegates.

Conference Venue & Accommodation

Exterior of Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach at dusk

Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach

The hotel is located beside the shores of Golden Beach in Qingdao, providing a beachfront setting for the conference with convenient access to the city.

1 Jia Ling Jiang East RoadETDZ, Qingdao 266555China
Official hotel information
23Meeting rooms
3,978 m²Total event space
1,843 m²Largest room setup
430Guest rooms

Official property photography courtesy of Hilton.

Hotel amenities

Free Wi-Fi
On-site dining
Indoor and outdoor pools
Fitness centre
Meeting and conference facilities
Beachfront location

Discover Qingdao

Qingdao coastal cityscape and historic red-roofed neighbourhoods

A coastal conference destination

Welcome to Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong Province, China. Known for its scenic coastline, historic architecture and modern waterfront, Qingdao offers delegates opportunities to explore the city alongside the GHGW2027 conference.

The Wind of May sculpture at May Fourth Square in Qingdao at twilight
May Fourth SquareA landmark waterfront public space in central Qingdao.
St Michael's Cathedral and historic architecture in Qingdao old town
Historic QingdaoDistinctive architecture and streetscapes in the city's historic centre.

Qingdao photography: CHO EUNSEONG (CC0); Kiddokidoki (CC BY 3.0); Windmemories (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.

Getting to the Venue

Conference hotel

1 Jia Ling Jiang East RoadETDZ, Qingdao 266555China

Golden Beach is approximately 0.3 km from the hotel.

Arriving by air

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is approximately 62.2 km from the hotel. Hilton lists no airport shuttle service for the property.

Delegates should arrange suitable ground transport independently. Conference-specific transfer information will be published if arrangements are confirmed.

Local transport

Qingdao has metro, bus and taxi services. Delegates should confirm the most suitable route for the west-coast hotel before travel and allow for their arrival time and luggage.

View the hotel's official location information

Travel Essentials

Visa and entry information

International delegates should check the entry requirements that apply to their nationality, passport and itinerary before booking travel.

Official Visit China guidance

Invitation letters

Information about requesting an official conference invitation letter will be published once the organisers confirm the procedure.

Money and connectivity

China's currency is the renminbi (RMB/CNY). Delegates should check international card and mobile-payment options with their providers and arrange mobile connectivity before departure.

Late-May weather

Late May in Qingdao is generally mild to warm, with coastal conditions that can change. Check a current forecast shortly before travel and pack adaptable layers.

Electricity

China uses 220 V, 50 Hz electricity. Check the plugs accepted by your accommodation and bring an appropriate travel adapter if required.

Local travel planning

Keep the full hotel address available in English and Chinese where practical. Further conference-specific transport information will be provided when arrangements are confirmed.

Post-Conference Tours

Explore Qingdao and its surroundings following the conference. Information about the planned post-conference tours on 24 May 2027 will be published once arrangements are confirmed.

No tour destination, itinerary, price or registration procedure has yet been confirmed.

Mountain and forest scenery in the Laoshan area of Qingdao
Qingdao's wider coastal and mountain landscape. Image is illustrative; no destination is confirmed for the official tour.

Photo: Your friend (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.

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