The 35th Qingdao International Beer Festival is to kick off on July 18 at the Golden Beach Beer City in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong. [Photo/IC]

The Golden Beach Beer City in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong, has undergone a transformation in preparation for the annual Qingdao International Beer Festival, renowned as Asia's largest outdoor celebration.

The 35th edition of the festival is set to commence on July 18 and will run for 30 days. Themed "Qingdao, Ganbei (Cheers) with the World", this year's beer festival will take place across three main venues: Qingdao West Coast New Area, Laoshan district, and the old city area, featuring over 400 brands and 2,300 varieties of beer from more than 40 countries.

The event will offer an immersive experience along with the international beer alliance conference and nearly 2,000 cultural and entertainment activities. It aims to be the largest cultural beer event in Asia.