Shandong Province is situated in the eastern part of China on the lower reaches of the Yellow River. It borders on the Bohai and Huanghai seas in the east, and overlooks the Korean Peninsula and the Japan Archipelago across a vast stretch of sea. The province has a total area of 156,000 square kilometers (about 60,235 squar
e miles) and a total population of over 90 million.
When to go
Shandong Province is frequently affected by marine monsoons, especially during the summer time. The climate is characterized by rain during the summer and autumn and a dry winter. The annual average temperature is between 11 and 14 degrees Centigrade while the annual precipitation is mostly affected by the monsoon rain. Between 500 millimeters and 1000 millimeters of rain can fall each year.
History
Shandong, with a history of more than 5,000 years, is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong has also been the home of a large number of historical figures, whose important influences are still evident in contemporary China. Confucianism, founded by Confucius, the great thinker, educator and statesman in China is the pillar of traditional Chinese culture and has exerted great influence in the world.
What to see
The major historical sites in the Shandong Province are:
The inscriptions on clay pots unearthed at Dawenkou and Dinggongcun are believed to bear the earliest Chinese written language.
The ruins of ancient Longshan City which is considered the earliest city in China.
Portions of the Great Wall built during the Qi State period which is believed to be the most ancient great wall in the country.
The Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion and Confucius Cemetery in Qufu.
Shandong is also blessed with beautiful landscapes. The most famous scenic spots are Mount Taishan, Mt. Laoshan and the seaside of the Jiaodong peninsula. In 1987 and 1994, Mount Taishan, the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Confucius Mansion in Qufu were inscribed on the China World Cultural and Natural Heritage List by UNESCO.
Jinan, Shandong's provincial capital is one of China's most famous historical and cultural cities. It has numerous natural springs, hence its name 'Spring City'.
Shandong Province is also considered the birthplace of China's pottery, porcelain and silk. Throughout the province the tourist can find traditional items like the clocks and watches of Yantai, the porcelain of Zibo, the kites of Weifang, the shell-carving and beer of Qingdao.
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Travelers' Voices on Shandong Province
1.
Jun. 2,2009 21:58 Reply
Ms.juthatip(thailand) said:
i am from Bangkok, Thailand
please advise what is the best way to reach Shandong and which
airline is the cheapest.
Thank you very mcuh
Juthatip
Jun. 3,2009 01:21
Mr.Andy replied:
As I know, there is no direct flight from Bangkok to Shandong (no matter Qingdao or Jinan). You should make a transfer at Guangzhou or Hong Kong. The flight info of airline is changeable. Suggest you fix the date and then search. I would like to help then! Good day.
2.
May. 23,2009 02:11 Reply
Mr.Ravi(India) said:
Whre should I stay in Longkou city & Changzhou city I will need 3Star hotel , any Indian restaurants.
May. 24,2009 20:24
Mr.Mike replied:
Not very sure whether there is indian restaurant. As for the hotel in Longkou, there are many choices, su as the 3-star Longkou Hotel. Near the Nanshan Scenic Spot, you could find some standard hotels, too~
3.
May. 24,2009 00:43 Reply
Mr.Ravi(India) said:
What route is best form Delhi,India to Changzhou & then to Longkou Shandong and back to Delhi,India
May. 24,2009 02:20
Mr.Sandy replied:
Get to Shanghai Pudong and shift to the airport bus to Shanghai Railway Station to catch the bullet train to Changzhou, which is about one hour's journey. Changzhou to Longkou, you should take trains to Weifang from Changzhou and then change buses to Longkou. Bon voyage.
4.
Apr. 14,2009 22:14 Reply
Mr.mehran(Iran) said:
dear sir/mrs
Iam going to go dezhou please adviace me
May. 24,2009 02:14
Mr.Sandy replied:
From Iran? you should get to Beijing or Guangzhou by air and then change to trains or another domestic flight to Dezhou. Good Luck.
5.
Feb. 13,2009 04:48 Reply
Mr.Neil(Qingdao) said:
I am a native of Shandong Province. I'd like to answer any questions about Shandong.You can email to alerty@163.com .
Usually , I check email everyday.
Feb. 18,2009 00:06
Ms.PAULINE(MALAYSIA) replied:
Dear MR. Neil,
Hi, I'm from Malaysia. I plan to Shandong this coming May. Will the wether will be hot at that time ? Any interest or famous place to go ? Thanks.
Best regards,
Pauline
email : pauline.she01@yahoo.com
Feb. 24,2009 23:40
Mr.Natarajan(INIDIA) replied:
I AM PLANNING TO VISIT Gaotang County.
CAN YOU SUGGEST ME A GOOD 4 STAR HOTEL AND INDIAN RESTAURANT.
IS US DOLLOR ACCEPTED WIDELY ??
Feb. 26,2009 01:10
Mr.khurramm mushtaq(Pakistan) replied:
please tell what is difference from bejing to shandond and how many ways to use to reach to chandong from bejing mu email address is hafiz_khurram@yahoo.com
Mar. 6,2009 06:21
Mr.raymond(Philippines) replied:
hi.how do i get there from manila? is it thru shanghai or canton?
Mar. 30,2009 22:05
Mr.dheeraj(india) replied:
dear neil,
i am planning to china next friday and would like to travell from jiangxi to qingdao shangdong could you pl. advice the best way.
thanks
Mar. 31,2009 02:33
Mr.Valery(Kazakhstan) replied:
Dear Mr Neil, thank you. Can you tell me about Linyi City? I could not find any information about it.
Apr. 14,2009 07:31
Mr.Ho(Singapore) replied:
Hi Mr Neil. I'm going Jinin Shandong last week of April. Is the night life in Jinin good? example bars, pubs disco?
6.
Apr. 6,2009 07:35 Reply
Mr.warut(thailand) said:
i'm from thailand. i wanna go to shandong weifang for travel but they have no direct flight from thai to shandong.can give u guys give me a more comfortable way to go there? thanx
Apr. 13,2009 22:00
Mr.Andy replied:
Bangkok has direct airlines to Shandong Jinan, via China Southern Airlines or Multiple Airlines. Weifang is about 1 and a half hour away from Jinan city by bus.
Apr. 14,2009 01:10
Mr.warut(Thailand) replied:
Thank you a lot
7.
Apr. 13,2009 04:46 Reply
Mrs.Polly(Australia) said:
Hi all,
I am planning to visit Weihai, Shandong in July this year. What is the weather like in that time of year? How far from the Jinan Airport to Weihai? What are the available transports between the airport to Weihai? Cheers
Apr. 13,2009 21:42
Mr.Jerry replied:
According to the weather in past few year, it will around 28C in June. During late June, it can reach 35C. From Jinan Airport to Weihai, first, you should take the airport bus to Jinnan city proper and get to bus termial for regular buses to Weihai. It will take you six hours to get there. You can also take trains to Weihai too.
8.
Apr. 2,2009 02:37 Reply
Ms.Kelly(Singapore) said:
Hello friends, I am a singaporean, my son's school is bringing him for education tour to Shangdong this end May. I would like to know the weather and what type of clothes are more suitable for a 11 year old child? Any other issues which you think I have to take note of in preparing my son for this trip? Let me thank you in advance, cheers!
Apr. 4,2009 21:11
Mr.shan(shandong) replied:
If you have other questures.you can ask me.
haitaoupc@163.com
Apr. 4,2009 21:03
Mr.Shan(shandong) replied:
Hi,I come from shandong,if your son came to shandong this end May.I think he will play very well.because the weather is very good.the temperature is about 6~25.A T-shirt is OK.Sorry, my english is not well.I do not konw if you can understand.
Apr. 5,2009 03:53
Mr.WOOD (CHINA) replied:
The weather in Shandong in May is in summer.Its about 90 F.
9.
Mar. 31,2009 10:36 Reply
Mr.nagi(pakistan) said:
i want to visit linyi city
any one please tell me is there any hi hostel there
10.
Mar. 4,2009 21:01 Reply
Mr.Rachmat(Indonesia) said:
Hi, i am a moslem, i plan to go to Yantai City next Mei 2009. How about food ? is there any moslem restaurant ? and is there any islamic centre or at least the mosque?
my email rachmat_007@yahoo.com
Thank you.