Day 01Beijing - Jinan

You will take an express train from Beijing to Jinan on your own. The train ticket will be delivered to your designated hotel in advance. Our local guide will be expecting you at the Jinan railway station and transfer you to the hotel. 

Meals: No meals

Confucius Temple, Qufu

Day 02Jinan - Qufu

In the morning, we will drive you to the hometown of Confucius, Qufu. After checking in the hotel, you will visit the three most representative attractions of Qufu, the Kong Family Mansion, the Confucius Temple, and the Cemetery of Confucius. The Kong Family Mansion was where the descendants of Confucius lived. Covering an area of over 240 Mu (about 40 acres), the Kong Family Mansion has 463 houses, halls and pavilions. It is said that its scale is just next to the royal mansion of the Forbidden City. The Confucius Temple in Qufu is the first of its kind in China, which was initially built in 478 BC during the Spring and Autumn Period in memorial of the sage, and reconstructed many times in the following dynasties. Besides the splendid ancient buildings, the vast storage of historical items will show you the history and culture of Confucianism. The Cemetery of Confucius is the graveyard of the Kong family. During the 2,000 years since Confucius' death, more than 100,000 descendants of Confucius were buried here. The cemetery has become the largest and most long-lasted family graveyard in the world.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Mt. Taishan

Day 03Qufu - Tai'an - Jinan

Today we will transfer you to the Mount Taishan which is famous for its long history, abundant traditional culture and gorgeous natural landscape. A round-way cable car will help you to view the essence of the mountain easily. It is said that before the Qin Dynasty about 2,200 years ago, 72 emperors of different dynasties have made pilgrimages to the mountain. 12 emperors after the Qin Dynasty also offered sacrifices to the mountain. These special ceremonies and sacrifices earned the mountain widespread fame. Here, you could also visit the Dai Temple which is the largest Taoism building complex in Mount Taishan. Located at the southern foot of Mount Taishan, the temple was built in Han Dynasty (1st to 3rd century) and was renovated during the following dynasties. After the mountain tour, you will return to Jinan and check in the hotel again.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 04Departure from Jinan

Jinan is a famous 'spring city' for there are hundreds of springs in and around the city, among which the Baotu Spring is the most noted one. After a rich breakfast, you will visit the Baotu Spring. The water sprays out from three outlets throughout day and night, creating thunderous sounds and water jets. Then proceed to the Black Tiger Spring, another famous spring in Jinan. You will see water coming out from three black tigers' heads. The sound made by water is just like the roar of the tigers. Your tour will be ended today and our guide will see you off at the airport. Wish you a nice trip!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Grade	Luxury	Standard
Jinan	Crowne Plaza Guihe Hotel	Shungeng Hillview Hotel
Qufu	Queli Hotel	Queli Hotel

• ◆ 2012 Price
• ◆ 2011 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Grade	Luxury		Standard
	Year Round		Year Round
	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$899	$1099	$819	$939
6-9 persons	$629	$829	$549	$669
10 & above	$529	$719	$419	$499

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2011 to Feb. 29th, 2012

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$929	$1109	$929	$1119	$849	$959	$849	$959
6-9 persons	$639	$819	$629	$819	$549	$669	$549	$669
10 & above	$539	$709	$539	$709	$419	$489	$419	$489

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