Bottoms up! Qingdao Intl Beer Festival welcomes world revelers (2)

The 29th Qingdao International Beer Festival is being held through Aug 18 in East China's Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

More than 1,400 types of beer are available in nine halls, including Heineken from the Netherlands, Russell Brewing Co from Canada, Er Boqueron from Spain, Carlsberg from Denmark and Jeju from South Korea.

Not to be left out, China's own Tsingtao, which is brewed in Qingdao, is also available.

Visitors will be able to sample a huge variety of beers from across the world, from pilsners and pale ales to lagers, stouts and porters, including offerings from Qingdao's own Langyatai Group.

Phoenix Bar Street is a gathering place for craft beer fans, where more than 30 bars offer a wide range of specialty beers.

There are tea houses, book stores, cigar bars and platforms set up to demonstrate different cultural and creative products.

The float parade used to be a big part in the festival's history but has been absent in recent years. This year the organizers renewed the parade, which was the largest in scale in the beer festival's history. Nineteen custom-designed and decorated vehicles may evoke a strong feeling of nostalgia among locals and visitors.

In addition, more than 400 cultural performances and activities will take place, including sports games, concerts and e-sports.