Meals: Meals: N

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

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: LaoshanTaiqing Palace, Qingshan Fishing Village, Xiaomai Island

In the early morning, you will be driven to a famous Taoist sacred mountain - Laoshan Mountain. First you can tour Taiqing Palace, Laoshan’s largest ancient Taoist temple nestled between steep granite peaks and the blue ocean. Wander its old courtyards, ancient cypress trees and seaview terraces to feel peaceful Taoist atmosphere. Afterwards, you can visit Qingshan Fishing Village, a picturesque coastal fishing hamlet with stone houses scattered along hillsides facing the Yellow Sea. In late afternoon, you will continue heading for Xiaomai Island. This popular coastal viewpoint offers fantastic sunset scenery over the sea. Tips: Prepare light wind-proof outerwear; temperatures are cooler on mountain slopes and seafront. Overnight: Qingdao

Meals: Meals: B, L

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

Today you will start your morning at Tsingtao Beer Museum to trace over one hundred years of local brewing history and enjoy beertasting experience. Next you can visit May Fourth Square, Qingdao’s symbolic city public space facing the bay. Continue sightseeing at Badaguan Scenic Area, where hundreds of villas of diverse international architectural styles hide among leafy tree-ined avenues. Afterwards you will walk along Zhanqiao Pier, Qingdao’s iconic seareaching historic boardwalk. After lunch, our private coach transfers you eastward to Weifang. Overnight: Weifang

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Weifang Kite Museum, Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden, Shihu Garden

This morning you will dive into Weifang’s folk heritage to visit Weifang Kite Museum displaying splendid collections of traditional and creative kites from across eras. Then you can tour Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden, which is well-known for wood-block New-Year paintings and folk handicraft traditions. In the afternoon, you will explore Shihu Garden, a delicate classical private garden built during Ming and Qing dynasties, preserved as a key national cultural relic site. Following sightseeing, you can travel by coach to Zibo. Tips: you may observe local artisans demonstrating time-honoured handmaking skills. Overnight: Zibo

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City, China Ancient Chariots Museum, Haidi Bell-Tower Book Pavilion

You will begin today’s tour in Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City to wander flag-stone streets, old shop facades and timeworn archways, and to learn stories of ancient merchants. Later you can proceed to China Ancient Chariots Museum, which is exhibiting well-excavated chariot relics dating back to ancient Qi State. Then you will get dropped by Haidi Bell-Tower Book Pavilion, a distinctive cultural complex combining antiquestyle architecture and book-reading space. After Complete Zibo sightseeing, you will take private coach heading south toward Qufu, hometown of Confucius. Overnight: Qufu

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Temple of Confucius, Kong Family Mansion, Cemetery of Confucius, Dai Temple (Tai’an)

Today you explore UNESCO World-Heritage Confucius sites. You will start from visiting the grand Temple of Confucius, a huge imperial-style memorial complex built to honour the great ancient philosopher. Next you can tour Kong Family Mansion, the aristocratic residence of Confucius’ descendants. Afterwards you will continie visiting Cemetery of Confucius, vast wooded burial ground for the Confucius clan spanning over two thousand years. After lunch, you will be driven to Tai’an at the foot of Mount Tai to visit Dai Temple, the magnificent imperial shrine where emperors performed grand worship ceremonies before ascending Mount Tai. In the evening, you may choose to attend the grand outdoor live-performance Feng-Chan Ceremony Show at your own expense. Overnight: Tai’an

Meals: Meals: B, L

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Mount Tai

Today embark on Mount Tai, the most revered of China’s Five Great Mountains and UNESCO dual World Heritage Site. You can choose between full hiking or combining sightseeing bus and cablecar services to reach mountaintop areas. Witness imposing stone inscriptions, South Heaven Gate, Heavenly Street and JadeEmperor Peak, where you overlook rolling mountain ranges stretching far into distance. After finishing mountain excursion, you will take private coach to Jinan, the capital city of Shandong province. Tips: Wear comfortable non-slip walking shoes; mountaintop temperature is noticeably lower than city base. Overnight: Jinan

Meals: Meals: B, L

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

Today you will spend your full day discovering Jinan’s spring charm. Your first stop is Black Tiger Spring, where powerful spring water gushes out from stone tiger-head sculptures. Local residents still come here to fetch natural spring water for daily use. Then you can visit Baotu Spring, which is famous for its spectacular threejet gushing springs. In the afternoon, you will continue tour Daming Lake, a large scenic urban lake celebrated in classic Chinese literature. Stroll around lake shore, view historic pavilions and old architectures. Later you can wander Baihuazhou Historic Quarter, representing traditional Jinan style. Slow-wander old lanes and waterside courtyards to absorb gentle local lifestyle. Overnight: Jinan

Meals: Meals: B

Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Shandong Museum

After breakfast, you can pay a visit to Shandong Museum, the province’s top comprehensive museum housing massive collections of cultural relics spanning thousands of years, showcasing splendid Qi-Lu civilisation. According to your flight schedule, our private transfer service will drive you to Jinan International Airport. Tour ends.