Because of availability of frequent flyer seats, I've been routed for a connection at Qingdao which arrives at 9:45 p.m., and leaves the next afternoon at 1:40 p.m. For this trip, China is simply a connection point between other destinations - I am not staying in China otherwise. I would rather see something of the city, but do I need a Chinese visa to leave the airport? Or can I stay in the airport in Qingdao? Or is this a mess that I should try to get out of by watching out for other options to change my itinerary? The trip isn't until next year, so there's time to work on it.