Besides more than 1,300 types of beer from 200 brands from home and abroad, revelers can also feast on a vast variety of local and international snacks and cuisine at the ongoing Qingdao International Beer Festival.

Hailed as Asia's Oktoberfest, the Qingdao International Beer Festival is the largest of its kind in Asia and one of China's biggest tourism events.

Lasting from July 20 to Aug 26 at multiple venues throughout the coastal city of Qingdao, the carnival-like event includes light shows, Phoenix fire dancing performances, artistic parades, circus acts and a selection of international music performances headed by Chinese pianist Lang Lang.

Roasted shrimp is one of the most popular appetizers for revelers celebrating the 28th Qingdao International Beer Festival in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com]

A photo taken on July 20 at the Golden Beach Beer City of Qingdao West Coast New Area shows the spicy shrimp offered at the ongoing Qingdao International Beer Festival. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com]

Fried sausages are enjoyed by visitors of all ages at the ongoing Qingdao International Beer Festival. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com]