Bet you didn't know Germany had a colony in China? Germany turned Qingdao, a small fishing village into a modern port city with distinct European architecture (think red roofs and yellow walls).

They even started the world-famous Tsingtao Brewery because the Germans living there got homesick. This German rule lasted 16 years, ending with Japan's takeover during WWI.

Today, Qingdao uniquely blends Chinese culture with well-preserved German buildings and iconic beer, making it a truly interesting place.