Meals: Meals: N

Upon your arrival at Zhengzhou International Airport, our guide will greet you and arrange private transfer service to your downtown hotel. Overnight: Zhengzhou

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Henan Museum, Erqi Memorial Tower

You will spend your full day exploring Zhengzhou city. In the morning, you first visit Henan Museum, featuring massive collections of rare artifacts representing the glorious Central Plains civilisation. Later, you can head to Erqi Memorial Tower, the iconic city landmark of Zhengzhou to walk around the adjacent square to experience local daily atmosphere. Overnight: Zhengzhou

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Songyang Academy, Shaolin Temple;

After breakfast, you will be driven south to Dengfeng. First tour Songyang Academy, one of China’s four great ancient Confucian academies surrounded by lush mountain scenery. Continue to world-famous Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Shaolin Kung-fu and Zen Buddhism. Option: In the evening, you may choose to watch the outdoor live performance Impression of Zen Music Ceremony at your own expense. (self-paid) Tips: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for mountain-area sightseeing. Overnight: Dengfeng

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: White Horse Temple, Luoyang Museum, Lijing Gate, Cross-Street, Exterior View of Yingtianmen Square

Today you will travel by coach to Luoyang and start with White Horse Temple, China’s very first official Buddhist temple with quiet ancient courtyards. Then you can visit Luoyang Museum, displaying abundant treasures unearthed from Luoyang’s long imperial history. In the evening, you will wander through Lijing Gate and lively Cross-Street pedestrian area. Options: you can also see the grand Yingtianmen Square from outside, enjoying the magnificent night-time building view. Overnight: Luoyang

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Longmen Grottoes

In the morning, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Longmen Grottoes. Marvel at thousands of exquisite Buddhist stone carvings carved along river-side cliffs over 1,500 years ago. After sightseeing, private transfer will take you to the railway station for high-speed rail to Jinan. Our local guide will meet you upon arrival at Jinan station. Overnight: Jinan

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Black Tiger Spring, Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Baihuazhou Historical Block

Today you will dive into the charm of Jinan, the City of Springs. First you will watch powerful spring water gushing out at Black Tiger Spring, where local residents still come to collect natural spring water. Then visit Baotu Spring, Jinan’s most-famous scenic spot renowned for its spectacular three-jet surging springs. In the afternoon, you will continue stroll around Daming Lake, a celebrated lake featured in classic Chinese literature. Later you can wander the old lanes and waterside courtyards of Baihuazhou Historical Block, experiencing slow-paced local Jinan lifestyle. Overnight: Jinan

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Mount Tai; Fengchan Grand Ceremony Show

After breakfast, you wil be driven to Tai’an. Set off to visit Mount Tai, the most revered among China’s Five Great Mountains and dual UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can select full hiking route or take sightseeing bus plus cable car to reach the mountain top. Admire ancient cliff stone inscriptions, South Heaven Gate and Heavenly Street, overlooking endless rolling mountain ranges. Options:In the evening, you may join the outdoor live-show Fengchan Grand Ceremony Show at your own expense. Tips: Wear non-slip comfortable footwear; temperature on mountain top is much lower than city ground. Overnight: Tai’an

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Dai Temple, Temple of Confucius, Kong Family Mansion, Cemetery of Confucius

This morning visit Dai Temple, the grand imperial shrine where ancient emperors held worship rituals before ascending Mount Tai. Then drive to Qufu, hometown of Confucius to explore the UNESCO World-Heritage Confucius complex: Temple of Confucius, the grand imperial-style memorial shrine; Kong Family Mansion, the noble residence for Confucius’ descendants; Cemetery of Confucius, the vast forested burial ground for the Confucius clan spanning more than two millennia. Overnight: Qufu

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Tsingtao Beer Museum

After breakfast, private transfer sends you to the railway station for high-speed rail bound for Qingdao. Our guide will welcome you on arrival in Qingdao and then visit Tsingtao Beer Museum, trace over one-hundred-year local brewing history and enjoy beer-tasting experience. Overnight: Qingdao

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Laoshan-Taiqing Palace, Qingshan Fishing Village, Xiaomai Island

Head for Laoshan, China’s famous Taoist sacred mountain. You will tour Taiqing Palace, Laoshan’s largest ancient Taoist temple sitting between steep granite peaks and Yellow Sea coastline. Then visit picturesque Qingshan Fishing Village, stone houses scattered on hills facing the sea. In late afternoon, travel to Xiaomai Island, the beloved coastal viewpoint for stunning ocean sunset. Tips: Bring lightweight wind-proof jacket; it gets cooler on mountain and seashore. Overnight: Qingdao

Meals: Meals: B

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: May Fourth Square, Badaguan Scenic Area, Zhanqiao Pier

In the morning, you will discover Qingdao coastal highlights. First visit May Fourth Square, the symbolic city public space facing the bay. Wander Badaguan Scenic Area, with dozens of exotic-style villas hidden among leafy avenues. Then walk along Zhanqiao Pier, Qingdao’s iconic historic sea-reaching boardwalk. According to your flight schedule, private transfer service will take you to Qingdao International Airport. Tour ends.