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"If there is ebb" sounds funny. Ebb is low or descending tide, but the construction implies that ebb is a material ("if there is rubbish"). What's the right way to say this? -phma 17:19, 2 Aug 2004 (EDT)

I'd be interested in the correct solution, too *g*. Sorry. --EBB 18:07, 2 Aug 2004 (EDT)

In english ebb and flood when referring to tides are usually refferred to as ebb tide and flood tide to distinguish from other uses of those words. If I messed up your meaning with my change by all means change it back. -- Webgeer 01:27, Aug 3, 2004 (EDT)

No, thanks. This is exactly what I wanted to say. And again I learned something. --EBB 05:51, 3 Aug 2004 (EDT)

[edit] Qingdao Travel & Living Guide

I rolled back two links to Qingdao Travel & Living Guide. We normally don't link to external travel guides, preferring to get important information into Wikitravel rather than linking to it somewhere else. See Wikitravel:External links for details. --Evan 05:43, 14 September 2006 (EDT)

[edit] Taxi fares

I removed the part about China having instituted a 1RMB "tax" on all Taxi fares requiring riders pay 1RMB above the stated fare. This is certainly not a china-wide policy. It in fact sounds like a way for cab drivers to scam an extra 1 RMB from unsuspecting riders. If someone thinks there is in fact a tax, please provide a link to an article/official website.—The preceding comment was added by SONORAMA (talk • contribs) 22 November 2006.

[edit] 1 rmb tax on taxi fares in Qingdao

I live and work in Qingdao! There is a 1 rmb "gas" tax on taxi fares in Qingdao. This is not a scam. Again if the meter reads 7 rmb then you must pay 8 rmb, if the meter reads 19 rmb you must pay 20 rmb. Please don't edit something you know nothing about. You can call the Qingdao Transportation Bureau (Traffic Service) at ph: (+86 532) 8281-7777 if you have any questions, be prepared to speak Chinese.—The preceding comment was added by 219.146.94.4 (talk • contribs) 15 December 2006.

• The city has recently removed the 1 rmb "Gas Tax" so if you are headed to Qingdao make sure you have the driver run the meter and pay only what the meter reads. -- 20:09, 27 February 2007 (EST)

• The Gas Tax is back and probably here to stay! Again you will have to pay an additional 1 RMB on top of what the meter reads. There is a sticker on the dashboard of all taxis, however it's in Chinese. -- 07:02, 9 December 2007 (EST)

[edit] Qingdao Railway Station

Please do not remove the citation to the source of information about the Qingdao Railway Station! This is the most current information provided in English! If you look at the source you will see much more information than what is listed here. If you remove the citation then also remove the information provided by the source. Qingdao China Guide provides the most current information on news that affects travelers and Expats living in Qingdao! —The preceding comment was added by 218.58.70.90 (talk • contribs) .

Please read our external links guidelines. --Evan 21:23, 17 December 2006 (EST)

If you remove the citation then please remove the information. Travelers on their way to Qingdao should be able to find the original current information in English regarding transportation. I understand your concerns and feel perhaps the removal of less important links such as (MyKAL, ZhanShan Temple) is warranted.

[edit] WiKi Travel

WiKi Travel prides itself on the dissemination of NEW travel information. KEEP IT REAL!

• if anyone travels to QD and has new info...please post.

[edit] RMB to CNY

RMB updated to CNY.

The ISO 4217 abbreviation is CNY, although also commonly abbreviated as "RMB". The Latinised symbol is ¥. Perhaps RMB may confuse some traveler's during the the upcomming 2008 games while they try to exchange currancies at local banks.

Let's keep it RMB. RMB (Ren Min Bi) is the standard way to express amounts in Chinese currency in English writing. CNY may be used by bankers but is of no relevance whatsoever to travelers. Repeat: If we're trying to keep things simple and avoid confusion, use RMB.