Essence Of Shandong Tour
Price Inclusion
- Centrally Located Hotel
- Authentic Local Restaurants
- Private Car and Driver
- Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Tour Arrangements
Top Tours in Weifang
Tour Map
Shandong boasts of a great number of historical places and scenic spots like the natural scenery of Qingdao and Weifang-“The birthplace of the Kite”. Our 6-day trip will provide an unforgettable experience.
Daparture Date:
You Choose!
Duration:
7 Days
Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Jinan, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Jinan), Daming Lake, Baotu Spring Park
Meals: Chinese Lunch at Xibei Restaurant
- Daming Lake (1.3 hours): Daming Lake is located at No.217 Minghu Rd., downtown of northern part of Jinan City. With weeping willows, scattered flowers and trees all over the banks, Daming Lake has been full of lotuses ever since ancient times. The beauty of the lake is best manifested in the following verse, "With four sides of lotus with three willows, the lake landscape represents half beauty of the city".
- Baotu Spring Park (40 minutes): Baotu Spring Park is located at the middle part of Luoyuan Rd.and S.Baotu R., the downtown of Jinan City.Baotu Spring, the best one among the famous 72 springs in Jinan enjoys the reputation of" the first spring under the heaven". With clear and crystal spring pools and resplendent and magnificent pavilions, the Baotu Spring Park is an earthly fairyland which makes tourists hardly tear themselves away.
- Xibei Restaurant: Located near the Baotu Spring Park, Xibei Restaurant is one of the best Lu cuisine restaurants in Jinnan serving many kinds of dumplings.
Day 2
Place & Transport: Jinan to Taian to Qufu
Today's Activities: Our guide and driver will escort you from Jinan to Taian, Mount Tai Tourist Attraction, Cable Car(round trip), Vehicle to the Top of the Mountain, Our guide and driver will escort you from Taian to Qufu
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Taishan Hotel
- Mount Tai Tourist Attraction: Mount Tai lies in the territory of Tai'an of Shandong province. Mount Tai is the first mountain of the Five most famous Mountains in China. The best time for touring around Mount Tai is April to November. If you want to enjoy the sunrise, the best time is autumn.
- Cable Car(round trip): Here you have the option of taking the Cable car to the peak, Nantianmen Scenic Spot, while you can have a bird view of the mountain or continue to head for Yuhuang Peak.
- Vehicle to the Top of the Mountain: It is a chanllenging climb up to the Tai Mountain.Here you have the option of taking the vehicle to the highest point or down to the foot in a few minutes instead of climbing more than 1,605 steps, while you can also have a bird view of the wall.
- Taishan Hotel: Located at the foot of Mt.Taishan, it serves Lu cuisine food and is famous for its tofu dishes.
Day 3
Place & Transport: Qufu
Today's Activities: Confucius Temple, Confucian Mansion, Confucian family graveyard
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Queli Restaurant
- Confucius Temple (1 hour): Among many preserved Confucian temples of different dynasties all over China, the Confucian Temple in Qufu is the largest and earliest one. It represents the culture and history of Confucianism. The Confucian Temple, Confucian Mansion and Confucian Woods are called Three Confucians, which are now one of the four extant great architectural complexes in China.
- Confucian Mansion (40 minutes): It is also called Yanshenggong Mansion, a large house consisting of 463 halls, rooms, towers and houses, covering an area of 13.3 hectares-the largest landlord manor in China's history. The courtyard is divided into three family temples. The main building in the center was first used as a government office then changed to dwelling house later. A typical feudal aristocrat manor.
- Confucian family graveyard (1 hour): It is the graveyard of the Confucian family and has a history of more than 2340 years. There are about ten thousand tombs inside the graveyard .Also many stone steles, lanes and pavilions can be found here. The tomb passage is 1266 meters long with dense forest on both sides which were planted in Song and Yuan Dynasties.
- Queli Restaurant: Queli Restaurant located in Queli Hotel and near the Confucius Temple and the Kong Mansions serves Lu cuisine. Each dish has its culture and story.
Day 4
Place & Transport: Qufu to Zibo to Weifang
Today's Activities: Our guide and driver will escort you from Qufu to Zibo, The Ancient Qi City Relics Museum, The Funerary Horses Museum, Our guide and driver will escort you from Zibo to Weifang
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Local Restaurant
- The Ancient Qi City Relics Museum: Located on No.7, Zhangxia Road, Qidu Town, Linzi District, Zibo City ,the Ancient Qi City Relics Museum is among the first batch of cultural relics protection units authorized by the State Counci.
- The Funerary Horses Museum : It is in Hetouya Cun Village, Qidu Town, Linzi District, Zibo City.The Funerary Horses Museum is the graveyard of monarchs and aristocrats of the Spring and Autumn Period.
- Local Restaurant: The limited restaurant options mean that there is no choice available however our guide will organize the best available based on the season and the surroundings.
Day 5
Place & Transport: Weifang to Qingdao
Today's Activities: Weifang Kite Museum, Shiwu Garden, Weifang Yangjia Bu Folklore View Garden, Our guide and driver will escort you from Weifang to Qingdao
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Local Restaurant
- Weifang Kite Museum (40 minutes): 66, Xingzhen Street, Weifang City, Shandong, P.R.China.It is the largest kite museum in the world,covers the buliding area of 8100 sq.m.Its pattern looks like a famous Weifang local dragon-head centipede kite.The ridge of the roof is composed of big ceremic dragom with its peacuck-blue glazed og glittering in the sunshine like a large dragon swimming in the sky,its design style is unique in china.
- Shiwu Garden (40 minutes): It is also called Dingjia Garden because it was once the official residence of an important minister in Ming Dynasty and the commander named Dingshanbao changed it into a private garden in late year of Qing Dynasty. Due to its small and exquisite,the flowers and grass,the mountains and water, the constructions and layout are all designed meticulously.
- Weifang Yangjia Bu Folklore View Garden (1 hour): Yangjia Bu, Hanting District, Weifang City.The year 1986 witnessed the opening of Yangjiabu Kites Factory,whose majority production were “solid soft-winged” kites and top-graded kites made of thin and tough silk fabric.Influenced by the woodblock prints,the paintings adopt simplicity,generalization,exaggeration and bright color. The majority were character kites with myth legends,novels and plays as its subject matter.
- Local Restaurant: The limited restaurant options mean that there is no choice available however our guide will organize the best available based on the season and the surroundings.
Day 6
Place & Transport: Qingdao
Today's Activities: Laoshan Mountain, Taiqing Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Laoshan Mountain (1.5 hours): Different from many famous mountains in China, Lao Mountain rises from the sea level, and has a coast line ofabout 90 kilometers, structuring a wonder on the sea. The main peak, named Large Peak or Peak Lao, is over 1100 meters high above sea level. Take a walk around, with the sea on one side, and lofty stones and precipitous peaks on the other side, both majestic and elegant.
- Taiqing Palace (40 minutes): As the birth place of Laozi, it has more than 140 rooms including Three Gods' Hall, Three Purities' Hall and Three Emperors' Hall. There are five Taiji Palace as the main buildings, a stone pillar with three cypresses around and many well preserved ancient articles.
Day 7
Place & Transport: Depart Qingdao, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Tsingtao Beer Museum, Zhanqiao Pier, Eight Passes, , Hotel to airport Transfer (Qingdao)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Ju Wu Ba Seafood Restaurant
- Tsingtao Beer Museum (1.5 hours): It is China's first facility where selected Tsingtao brand beers and brewing techniques are on display.There is also a bar and a shop in the museum.
- Zhanqiao Pier (30 minutes): Built in 1891 as a naval pier, now the Zhanqiao Pier is symbol of the Qingdao city. It is 440 meters long reaching into Qingdao Bay. At the southern end of it, there is a traditional 2-story pavilion. It is an ideal place to enjoy the sea view.
- Eight Passes (40 minutes): Located in the east of Qingdao City in Shandong Province. The several boulevards near the sea refers to Badaguan, here the shade of trees make you linger on, the famous Huaming Building , Princess Building and other villas are full of exoticism.
- Ju Wu Ba Seafood Restaurant: Located close to the Zhanqiao Pier, Ju Wu Ba seafood Restaurant is famous for its delicious, fresh seafood.
Currency Converter
| Nov.1 - Mar. 31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $2,869 | $2,799 | $2,479 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $1,649 | $1,639 | $1,449 | $341 / $287 / $150 / |
| 6-9 Persons | $1,149 | $1,129 | $939 | $341 / $287 / $150 / |
| Apr.1 - Oct.31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
| 1 Person | $2,959 | $2,839 | $2,519 | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $1,699 | $1,659 | $1,469 | $378 / $296 / $162 / |
| 6-9 Persons | $1,199 | $1,149 | $959 | $378 / $296 / $162 / |
Destinations: Weifang
Tour Length: 7 Days
Attractions: Daming Lake, Baotu Spring Park, The Confucian temples, Confucian Mansion, Confucian family graveyard, The Ancient Qi City Relics Museum, The Funerary Horses Museum, Weifang Kite Museum, Shiwu Garden, Weifang Yangjia Bu Folklore View Garden, Laoshan, Taiqing Palace, Tsingtao Beer Museum, Zhanqiao Pier, Badaguan /Eight Passes
Acommodation: Economy
| City | Superior | Deluxe | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinan | Sofitel Silver Plaza |
Starway Premier Longdu Hotel |
Jinmma Hotel Jinan |
| Qufu | Queli Hotel |
Queli Hotel |
Shangdong Qufu Celebrity Club |
| Qingdao | Grand Regency Hotel Qingdao |
Copthorne Hotel Qingdao |
Post Office Hotel |
| Qingdao | Eastern Light International Hotel |
Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Jinan, Qufu, Zibo, Weifang, Qingdao by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - Guide:
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- Personal Expenses:
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
