Taian

Shandong-taian01 : 6 Days Tai'an - Mt.Tai - Qufu - Tai'an - Jinan

Day 01: Arrival in Tai'an
Arrive in Tai'an and get prepared. Stay overnight at the local hotel.

 
Day 02: Taian - Mt.Tai
Highlight of today's tour is a visit to China's most sacred mountain 'Mt. Tai', a world class human heritage designated by UNESCO in 1982. In the long history of China there were altogether 72 kings and Emperors who came to Mt. Tai to pay their homage to the 'Emperor of Mountains'. Take cable car to summit. Visit Dai Temple. Enjoy the great natural scenery on the summit.

 
Day 03: Mt. Tai - Qufu - Tai'an
Take a scenic coach ride to Qufu, Confucius Hometown, in the morning. Visit the magnificent Confucius Temple, the ancient Confucius Mansion and the last resting place of Confucius. Get back to Tai'an.

 
Day 04: Tai'an - Jinan
Drive to City of Springs - Jinan, named because of its some 120 bubbling natural springs. It was settled in Neolithic times, as evidenced by discoveries of black pottery prevalent during that period. You will visit the beautiful Daming Lake this morning. In the afternoon, a visit to the Yellow River: the birth place of Chinese civilization. 

 
Day 05: Jinan
Take a city tour to visit the Provincial Museum, Black Tiger Spring and other scenic spots in the city.

 
Day 06: Departure from Jinan
Leave Jinan according to your schedule.