Mt. Taishan, birthplace of Confucius and Qingdao

Why this tour: 

• Mount Taishan is the most famous sacred mountain of China, with exceptional historic, cultural, aesthetic and scientific value. It is a source of inspiration for Chinese artists and scholars and symbolizes ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs.
• Confucianism is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture. He has proved to be the greatest influence over the Chinese character.

Day 1 Jinan Arrival

Jinan arrival, transfer to hotel.

Day 2 Jinan to Mount Tai

-Dai Temple ( the largest and most completed ancient building of Mount Tai, where ancient emperors always held sacrificial ceremonies. )
– Mt. Taishan, ( the leader of the Five Sacred Mountains in China. )

Day 3 Mount Tai to Qufu

-Qufu ( the birthplace of Confucius )
-San Kong ( the Confucian Temple, The Confucian Mansion and the Confucian Cemetery. )

Day 4 Qufu to Qingdao by high speed train

-Tsingtao Brewery Museum ( where you can watch the exhibition of the complete process of making the beer and taste the freshly brewed beer. )
-Qingdao International Beer Festival ( enjoy the “Beer Carnival” games, beer tasting, drinking contests, music, food, and interactive performances )

Day 5 Qingdao

-Zhanqiao Pier ( a symbol of Qingdao city. It was built in 1891 as a naval pier, and now is a famous landmark in the Qingdao Bay. )
-Little Qingdao Isle ( its shape is like an ancient violin, is also called “Violin Isle” )
-Badaguan Scenic Resort ( It is a great place to embrace Qingdao which is well known for the old villas of different architecture styles. )
– Qingdao No.1 Bathing Beach ( the biggest one in Qingdao )

Day 6 Qingdao Departure

– May Fourth Square and the 2008 Olympics Sailing Center ( A good sample of the olimpic side of Qingdao. )