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Shandong is a land deeply permeated by Buddhist and Taoist philosophy. With a more than 5000 years-long history is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilisation. It 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 is the pillar of traditional Chinese culture and has exerted great influence in the world. The tour of Shandong offers also glorious scenery, towering granite peaks and a wild yet welcoming coastline.
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Here Mount Tai (Taishan) is definitely one of the most significative places in Chinese tradition if you want more info on Chinese Mountains check out our Travel Guide: The great mountains of China.
This Tour in Shandong was Tailor-made for The Meridian Society. For more information click the link: http://www.themeridiansociety.org.uk/
Arrival in Tianjin, the third largest city in China and along with Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing, one of China's four municipalities. Tianjin is 120 km/75 miles from Beijing. Overnight in Tianjin.
Tianjin – exploration Visit of The Porcelain house, Jingyuan Garden (Pu Yi), Dabei Yuan (monastery), Antique Street (time permitting). High speed train from Tianjin west to Jinan west by G215 14:38/15:56 which travels the 301 km in 1hour 18 min. Overnight in Jinan, capital city of Shandong.
In Jinan there are many attractions to explore including the Great Southern Mosque, the Five Dragon Pool, Baotu Spring Park, temples and museums. Opportunity to climb Qianfo Shan (Thousand Buddha Mountain) with its glorious views and temple. Overnight in Jinan.
Coach to Qufu, Birthplace and hometown of Confucius and his descendants. The town is the testament to the importance of Confucian philosophy over the centuries and in China to this day. Opportunity to view the main sites within the ancient city walls of Qufu, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Overnight in Qufu.
Visit The Confucius Temple, Confucius Family Mansion and Family Graveyard – the largest imperial building complex after the Forbidden City. Overnight in Qufu.
Coach to Tai'an. Visit the magnificent Dai Temple with its 150 ancient buildings at the foot of China’s most holy mountain, mystical Taishan and the starting point for pilgrimages up to the peak. Overnight in Tai’an.
Take the cable car over Taishan’s slopes dotted with ancient temples, bridges and gates and view the Azure Clouds Temple also known as Bixia Temple. Overnight in Tai'an.
Coach to the ancient village of Zhujiayu for a couple of hours where the Canadian film on the Chinese Labour Corps, Tricks on the Dead, was filmed and then continue to Zhoucun a key CLC recruitment centre. Zhoucun was once a major trading centre and the refurbished buildings in the "old city", including Japanese, German and British banks and companies, bear witness to this. Overnight in Zibo
Train to Qingdao. On arrival there maybe time for an initial exploration such as Zhongshan Park, named after Sun Yat Sen, the founder of modern China, a vast area of lakes, gardens and walking paths. From the park which has many varieties of flowering trees can be seen Qingdao's largest temple, Zhanshan Temple. Overnight in Qingdao.
Explore Qingdao, a great combination of German architecture, breezy seaside and…the Tsingtao Beer Factory which produces beer using spring water from LaoShan (Mount Lao) and which we intend to visit. Overnight in Qingdao.
LaoShan stands 3,700 feet above Qingdao. Hike over a lovely jumble of granite slabs and thickets of bamboo and pine and visit some of the temples on Lao Shan. This is the only sacred mountain in China with a sea view. An alternative to anyone not wanting to hike would be to relax and follow in the footsteps of Mao Zedong discussing party policy and visit Bathing Beach 2. Coach to Yantai, the largest fishing seaport in Shandong; Yantai was formerly incorrectly known as Chefoo in the West. Stroll along the promenade to watch the fishermen repairing the nets. If open, there will be time to visit Changyu Wine Company Museum or the Yantai Museum on Nan Dajie. Overnight in Yantai.
Drive along the coast to Penglai to see the 14th-century Fortress built to be out of sight of Japanese pirate ships active on the coast at that time. Stroll through the wooded hills of Penglai Pavilion where there are many temples and beautiful views out to sea. If lucky, you will see the Penglai mirage. Overnight in Yantai.
Coach to Weihai (formerly called Weihaiwei) in the morning. In 1917 this port was used to transport Chinese labourers/farmers to England and France after joining the China Labour Corps to assist in the war efforts against Germany until the larger port at Cangkou took over this role. The city still has British-era architecture and has for many years been twinned with Cheltenham. The cuisine here is famous for its seafood which has a fresh and light taste. If the weather is fine, a visit to Chengshantou can be arranged which is 83 miles as the seabirds fly from South Korea. Overnight in Weihai.
Visit Liugong Island, 20 minutes by boat from downtown Weihai to visit a) the half-dozen 1894-95 Sino-Japanese museums, b) the Museum detailing when Weihai was leased to the British which has a good reputation for historical accuracy and c) the National Forest. Overnight in Weihai.
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Holiday Inn Express Tianjin City Centre offers excellent hotel facilities, in-room amenities tailored to meet every visitors' need. And naturally, offers a genuine and friendly treatment from the first moment until the last. It has more than 270 rooms with intelligent air-conditioning system, high-speed wi-fi, 32'' LCD flat screen TV, hair dryer and free coffee and tea.
Sunshine Coast Hotel is located in Zibo High-tech Zone, 15 minutes from the railway station and 5 minutes from the junction of the expressway. The location is very convenient. The hotel has 19 buildings, 160 rooms of various types, the underground parking lot has more than 200 parking spaces.
The surrounding business, shopping, leisure areas are all close at hand. The Hotel staff is very attentive, pragmatic and efficient, to provide customers with a proper comfortable, family-oriented "home space."
Located in Weihai, 2.7 miles from Sino-Japanese War Museum, James Joyce Hotel Weihai Banyue Bay features air-conditioned rooms with free wi-fi throughout the property.
All rooms are equipped with a TV. Rooms also feature a private bathroom fitted with a shower. 24-hour frond desk at the property. Jinhou shopping mall is 3.1 miles from James Joyce Hotel Weihai, while Weihai park is 5.6 miles away. The nearest airport is Yantai Penglai International Airport, 44.1 miles from James Joyce Hotel Weihai Banyue Bay.
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