A trial opening was held at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport on May 22, in which the airport’s interior facilities were opened up to the public for the first time. The official opening for this new airport is fast approaching.

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport holds a large-scale trial opening on May 22, with 6,000 people taking part in it. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]

Jiaodong Airport Station on Line 8 opens during the trial opening, allowing people to take the subway to and from the new airport from 8:30 am to 3 pm. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]

Facilities at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport stand the test during the trial opening on May 22. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]

People take part in the trial opening at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]

The newly built Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is capable of handling 35 million passengers a year. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]

A staff member at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport helps a passenger with a child. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]

Passengers experience check-in formalities at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, which will come into service soon, is expected to act as a regional gateway airport. [Photo by Ding Shuhua/qingdaonews.com]