Shandong Exotic (6 Nights & 7 Days)

Description

Overview

Shandong is not only the province in which Confucius was born, but it has a big cultural heritage and a beautiful coastline. Visit some of Jinan’s most famous springs and for a walk through the old city, to see how local people live in this city. Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher, had a truly deep impact on Chinese society. Qufu, in Shangdong province, is his birthplace. This tour will give you the opportunity to visit his hometown, as well as Mount Tai, one of China’s most famous mountains.

Inclusions

06 nights accommodation
Train tickets from Beijing-Tai’an,(second class)
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
English speaking guide during the transfers
Also include : Visa

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Beijing Arrival
You’ll be met at Beijing Airport, Then head to Tiananmen Square (40 minutes), the largest public square of this kind in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies, the largest square of this kind in the world. This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Then check in the hotel.
(Meals) – NA
(Optional) – NA

DAY 2 – Badaling Great Wall Summer Palace
Pick-up at 8:00am and proceed to visit Badaling Great Wall (2 hours). Badaling section is the most famous and best-preserved wall. It lies 100 KM away at the northwest of Beijing. If you want to get to the highest point and have a bird eye’s view of this section of the great wall, cable car is a good choice (optional) After lunch, move on to Summer Palace (2 hours). The Summer Palace is the largest former royal garden, a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty and its predecessor was the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyiyuan) started in 1750 and burned down by the British and French allied troops in 1860. In 1886, Empress Cixi used navy outlays and other funds in the reconstruction and renamed the park as Summer Palace in 1888. Return to your hotel around 5:00pm.
(Meals) – Breakfast
(Optional) – NA

DAY 3 – Beijing—Tai’an by train (2h15mins)
Move on to Forbidden City (3 hours visit ), the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the seat- bed of the Emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
(Meals) – Breakfast
(Optional) – NA

DAY 4 – Mount Tai—Qufu (1.5hs drive)
After breakfast, move on to Mount Tai. Located in the middle of Shandong Province, spans across two cities: Tai’an City and Jinan City, covering a total area of 426 square kilometers. In 1987, the mountain was listed as a UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage site. Since ancient times, Mount Tai has been recognized as a holy and sacred Mountain, and has held the accolade of being the “Most Revered of the Five Sacred Mountains”. Furthermore, Mount Tai symbolizes peaceful life and a unified country. Because of that, for thousands of years, more than a dozen emperors paid their homage to the mountain. Vast quantities of poetry and stone inscriptions were left by emperors, poets and scholars of every era. In other words, Mount Tai has become the symbol of Chinese spirit. Your tour at Mount Tai includes a cable car up, and many famous scenic spots on the mountain, such as the South Gate to Heaven (the last remaining gate of Mount Tai), Shiba Pan (some of the steepest steps), The Grand View Peak (a stone inscription left from Tang Dynasty (8th century)), the Jade Emperor Temple, and a cable car ride to take in the incredible views. You’ll be able to sit in the tea garden too, and enjoy the natural beauty. Transfer to Qufu city in the afternoon.
(Meals) – Breakfast
(Optional) – NA

DAY 5 – Qufu Confucius hometown To Jinan(2h drive)
Youl’ll start with a visit to Confucius Temple, or Kong Miao, as it is known in Chinese. The origins of the temple date back to the 5th Century B.C., as it was built shortly after Confucius’ death. In 478 B.C., Duke Ai of the state of Lu (in today’s Shandong Province) built a temple honoring Confucius, who, at the time, was still largely unknown outside the province. By the 2nd Century B.C., the fame of Confucius had spread and the Han Emperor Wudi began offering sacrifices at this site in 205 B.C. The temple was expanded but subsequent generations of rulers, and for the next thousand years, untold numbers of buildings were built and torn down in many rounds of rebuilding. After your visit to the temple, there will be time to taste some of the local cuisine, which your tour guide can help you understand. Following lunch, you will visit the Kong Family Mansion, or Confucius’ Family Mansion. This is where both Confucius and his descendants allegedly lived for over 2,500 years. The yard boasts 466 rooms and myriad courtyards, most of which are off-limits to tourists, but there are enough open to give you a general idea of the grandeur of the place. In the afternoon, transfer to Qingdao by train. Qufu is best known as the hometown of Confucius. The city contains numerous historic palaces, temples and cemeteries. The three most famous cultural sites of the city, collectively known as San Kong, or “The Three Confucian sites”, are the Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion. Together these three sites have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
(Meals) – Breakfast
Optional: NA

DAY 6 – Jinan city
Today, you will head to and explore Jinan. Being the capital city of Shandong Province, Jinan is a middle sized city with a population of 8 million. With numerous natural springs scattered around the downtown area, Jinan is known as the city of springs. First you will go to Daming Lake, the largest lake in the city which sports a constant water level, unaffected by heavy rains or drought. The lake is surrounded by a park with an ensemble of historical buildings, some of which stand on the islands located within the lake. You’ll have some time to enjoy the scenes here. Afterwards, head to Baotu Spring Park which was declared the “Number One Spring under the Heaven.” This park is a culturally significant artesian karst spring, mentioned in one of the Five Classics of Chinese literature. It is probably the most wel renowned spring in the downtown area, with the water originating from an Ordovician karst aquifer underneath the city. As the terrain around Jinan slopes from the south of the city down to the north, the recharge area for the aquifer is located in the mountainous area to the south of the city.
(Meals) – Breakfast
Optional: NA

DAY 7 – Departure
Take an early flight back home.
(Meals) – Breakfast
Optional: NA

Package Price

Hotel/Room Category: Qufu Queli Hotel

Star Rating: 4 Star

Single: None

Twin Sharing:

Triple Sharing: None

Quad Sharing:None

Child With Bed:None

Price Does Not Include

Air Fare
Porterage and tips, mineral water, laundry, telephone or any other expense personal in nature
Personal Insurance
Drinks and lunches/dinner except where mentioned
Inclusions Items of a personal nature, driver and guide gratuities
Any entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
Porterage at hotels and airports
Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, excess baggage, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, war, airline or hotel policies etc.
GST 5% not included in the package.

Important Notes

Booking amount is per person Adult/Child/Infant.
Package cost not valid during any Event, Exhibition, Festival & blackout period.
Package cost is per person on Twin Sharing basis

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Shandong Exotic (6 Nights & 7 Days)

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Shandong Exotic (6 Nights & 7 Days)

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