Set along the eastern coast of China, Shandong harbours a rich history of China set against picturesque backdrop of ancient cities and magnificent natural sceneries.<\/p>\n
Your journey begins in Jin An, famed across the millennia as the City of Springs, before heading towards Mount Tai, one of China\u2019s most sacred mountains with its deep cultural heritage and majestic natural landscape.<\/p>\n
As the hometown of Confucius, Qufu is home to the important Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion. Your journey continues into the ancient Qingzhou which contributed into the development of Shandong culture, before concluding at the atmospheric coastal city of Qingdao.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Please note that all prices provided are indicative and may be adjusted based on your travel dates, party size, and any specific requirements you may have.<\/em><\/p>\n","intriq_inquire_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/contact-us\/","itinerary_banner":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2025\/03\/Jinan-hero.jpg","filesize":225979,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"Jinan-hero-300x132.jpg","width":300,"height":132,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":15975,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero-300x132.jpg"},"large":{"file":"Jinan-hero-1024x450.jpg","width":1024,"height":450,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":101857,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero-1024x450.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"Jinan-hero-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":10495,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"Jinan-hero-768x338.jpg","width":768,"height":338,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":63877,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero-768x338.jpg"},"1536x1536":{"file":"Jinan-hero-1536x676.jpg","width":1536,"height":676,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":198553,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero-1536x676.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"ID":"8248","name":"Jinan-hero.jpg","path":"\/var\/www\/html\/intriq\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero-150x150.jpg","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Jinan-hero.jpg","title":"Jinan-hero","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":false}],"start_date":"","end_date":"","duration_days":"8","duration_nights":"7","pricing_options":[{"price_label":"Price From","price_currency":"HKD","price_amount":"21980","price_unit":"Per Person"}],"promotions_grp":[],"download_itinerary_label":"Download Itinerary","download_itinerary_attachment":[],"intro_content":" Set along the eastern coast of China, Shandong harbours a rich history of China set against picturesque backdrop of ancient cities and magnificent natural sceneries.<\/p>\n Your journey begins in Jin An, famed across the millennia as the City of Springs, before heading towards Mount Tai, one of China\u2019s most sacred mountains with its deep cultural heritage and majestic natural landscape.<\/p>\n As the hometown of Confucius, Qufu is home to the important Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion. Your journey continues into the ancient Qingzhou which contributed into the development of Shandong culture, before concluding at the atmospheric coastal city of Qingdao.<\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":" Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\r\nUpon arrival, your guide will meet you and you will be transferred to your hotel.\r\n\r\nA City of Springs<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFamed across millennia for its watery beauty, Jinan is home to over 70 artesian springs. You will visit Jinan\u2019s most renowned spring, Baotu Spring (\u8db5\u7a81\u6cc9) which is mentioned in the classic text Spring and Autumn Annals<\/em>.\r\n\r\nEnjoy a walking tour of\u00a0Furong Street (\u8299\u84c9\u8857), the oldest and most prosperous commercial street in Jinan.","day_hotel":"11726"},{"itinerary_day_image":["8251"],"day_title":"Jinan \/ Tai An","itinerary_content":" Whispers of Ancient Jinan<\/strong><\/p>\r\nLed by a museum expert, enjoy a visit to Shandong Museum (\u5c71\u4e1c\u535a\u7269\u9986) to uncover the natural and historical treasures from the prehistoric Dawenkou and Longshan Cultures, as well as the Qi Lu Culture.\r\n\r\nVisit Zhujiayu Ancient Village (\u6731\u5bb6\u5cea\u53e4\u6751). This well-preserved ancient village from the Ming and Qing dynasties is dubbed as the \"Number One Ancient Village of Shangdong.\"\r\n Car Transfer: Jinan to Tai An<\/strong><\/p>\r\nDrive to your accommodation in Tai An (75km \/ 1.5 hours) via Mount Tai.\r\n\r\nIf you would like to experience sunrise on Mount Tai, we can alternatively arrange a stay at the top of Mount Tai, or under the mountain. Please note that the due to its rugged location, rooms at Mount Tai are generally smaller and facilities can be limited.\r\n Sacred Mount Tai<\/strong><\/p>\r\nMount Tai (\u6cf0\u5c71) is one of China\u2019s most famous sacred mountains, with exceptional historical, cultural, aesthetic and scientific value. You will take a shuttle bus to the Zhongtian Gate, followed by a cable car to the Nantian Gate and a hike up to Jade Emperor Peak (\u7389\u7687\u9876).\r\n Optional Activity\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\nThis evening, you can catch the Mount Tai Fengshan Ceremony\uff08\u4e2d\u534e\u6cf0\u5c71\u00b7\u5c01\u7985\u5927\u5178), a grand-scale live performance.*\r\n\r\nPerformance Time: May \u2013 October 20:00 - 21:20\u00a0 (19:30 \u2013 20:50 in October)\r\n\r\n*At your own expense<\/em>","day_hotel":"11728","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8252"],"day_title":"Tai An \/ Qufu","itinerary_content":" Tai An's Intangible Cultural Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\r\nVisit Dai Temple (\u5cb1\u5e99), where emperors of the past dynasties held the Feudal Ceremony and worshipped the god of Taishan. This temple is also home to a precious collection of ancient stone tablets from the Han dynasty. Walk along the Tai An old street. Here, you will watch a shadow puppet show with backstage access (\u76ae\u5f71\u620f\u4e0e\u540e\u53f0\u53c2\u89c2).\r\n\r\nCar Transfer: Tai An to Qufu<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrive to Qufu (80km \/ 1.5hrs), and transfer to your hotel for the evening.","day_hotel":"11733","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8254"],"day_title":"Qufu","itinerary_content":" Into the Birthplace of Confucius<\/strong><\/p>\r\nToday, we will visit the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion (\u5b54\u5e9c\u3001\u5b54\u5e99\u3001\u5b54\u6797), Built to commemorate Confucius in 478 B.C., the temple now comprises more than 100 buildings. The cemetery contains Confucius' tomb and the remains of more than 100,000 of his descendants. The small house of the Kong family evolved into a gigantic aristocratic residence, of which 152 buildings remain. The Qufu complex of monuments has retained its outstanding historical character thanks to the devotion of successive Chinese emperors for over 2,000 years.\r\n\r\nOptional Activity 1: Taste Confucius' Cuisine\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperience the rich culinary heritage of Confucian Mansion Cuisine, guided by an inheritor who will share its thousand-year history and evolution. Enjoy a customised dinner showcasing this refined tradition. (Own expense)<\/em>\r\n\r\nOptional Activity 2: Tour with a Descendant<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExplore the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, along with the Kong Family Mansion, led by a descendant of Confucius.","day_hotel":"11733","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8255"],"day_title":"Qufu \/ Qingzhou","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Qufu to Qingzhou<\/strong><\/p>\r\nDrive to Qingzhou (300km \/ 3.5 hours)\r\n Ancient Qingzhou<\/strong><\/p>\r\nQingzhou boasts a history of over 5,000 years, making it one of the important birthplaces of Shandong culture. Visit the Qingzhou Museum (\u9752\u5dde\u535a\u7269\u9986), which houses a vast collection of precious cultural relics, most notably the exquisite stone-carved Buddhist statues from Longxing Temple, which date back to the Northern Dynasties period and hold great artistic significance.\r\n\r\nYou will also explore Qingzhou Ancient City (\u9752\u5dde\u53e4\u57ce), which features numerous historical sites and cultural attractions. The city retains the architectural style and street layout from the Ming and Qing dynasties, offering a glimpse into its rich historical heritage.","day_hotel":"11735","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8256"],"day_title":"Qingzhou \/ Qingdao","itinerary_content":" Car Transfer: Qingzhou to Qingdao\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\nDrive to Qingdao (230km\/3 hours)\r\n Qingdao's City Charms<\/strong><\/p>\r\nEnjoy a city walk in Qingdao, visiting St. Michael's Church (\u5723\u7c73\u6b47\u5c14\u6559\u5802), the guqin-<\/em>shaped Little Qingdao (\u5c0f\u9752\u5c9b), the famous landmark of Qinyu Piaodeng, as well as the trestle bridge (\u6808\u6865), a former military dock built at the beginning of modern construction in Qingdao.\r\n\r\nVisit Tsingtao Beer Museum (\u9752\u5c9b\u5564\u9152\u535a\u7269\u9986) to taste the iconic beer, learn its history and old beer production tools.","day_hotel":"11724","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8258"],"day_title":"Qingdao","itinerary_content":" Wonders of the Mountains and the Sea\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\nHead to Mount Lao (\u5d02\u5c71), a majestic Taoist mountain dubbed as \"No. 1 Mountain on the Sea\". Visit Taiqing Palace (\u592a\u6e05\u5bab), which is the oldest and largest Taoist temple in Mount Lao.\r\n\r\nEnjoy a stroll around Badaguan (\u516b\u5927\u5173), an atmospheric residential district built by the Germans between 1898 \u2013 1914, and subsequently enhanced during the Japanese era.","day_hotel":"11724","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8259"],"day_title":"Departure from Qingdao","itinerary_content":"Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEnjoy the morning at your own leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward journey.","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]}],"promo_pay_terms":"20% deposit to secure your seat","book_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/","inquire_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.com\/hk\/","includes_title":"Includes","excludes_title":"Excludes","includes_content":"\n
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