Duration: 6 Days
Visit: Jinan,Qufu,Taian,Shanghai
Note: Appreciate the modern China at Shanghai's most visited attractio. Also go for exploration at Shandong to see the beautiful yet magnificent Mount Tai, and get close to great Confucius by visiting The Three Confucian.
Chinese Treasures Trip Overview
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Day
01
Beijing - Tai'an by high speed train, Dai Temple
Meals:Lunch
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Ramada Hotel or similarDay
02
Mount Taishan
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Queli Hotel or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to visit the famous Mount Tai. We will be transferred to the Midway Gate, which is on the middle way to Mount Tai, to the Heaven by the private car or van we take. Here we will switch to cable car to the top – South Gate to the Heaven. A few minutes later, you will be on the top of Mount Tai. Now try to catch and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Tai as much as you can.
Mount Tai is one of the “Five Great Mountains” in China. It is located in Tai’an County, in the middle of Shandong Province. With its unique natural beauty, historical and cultural significance, Mount Tai is regarded the leader of the five great mountains and is the most climbed mountain in China. Despite its enchanting scenery formed by peaks, valleys, waterfalls, rocks, flora and fauna, Mount Tai is remarked by its four spectacles of Sunrises from the East, the Sunset Glow, the Sea of Clouds and the Golden Belt along the Yellow River. At the same times, Mount Tai is abundant in historical and cultural relics and artworks. It also plays an important role in the development of Buddhism and Taoism. For anyone fond of mountain climbing and gorgeous natural scenery, Mount Tai should not be missed out.
At last, our guide will transfer you to the hotel in Qufu and help you check in.
Day
03
Temple of Confucius,Cemetery of Confucius,Kong Family Mansion
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Sofitel Silver Plaza or similar
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up at the hotel and bring you to visit the renowned The Three Confucius.
The Temple of Confucius is largest and most famous of the temples of Confucius in China. It has a large occupation of 16,000 square meters and a large-scaled complex with a number of 460 rooms. The temple was first built in 478 BC and after several times of reconstructions and expansions, the temple has become one of the three largest ancient architectural complexes in China. With its grand size and constructions, and its numerous historical and cultural relics and artworks, the Temple of Confucius is really museum to get to know Confucius and Chinese history and culture.
Cemetery of Confucius is also known as Kong Lin is where Confucius and many of his descendants are buried.
Kong Family Mansion is located in the east of the Temple of Confucius. It is the residence where Confucius descendants lived.
After the visit, our guide will transfer you to Qufu Railway Station and you will take the High-speed train to Jinan. Our guide at Jinan will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check in.
Day
04
The Bund,Nanjing Road
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Gateway Ramada Hotel or similarDay
05
Yu Garden,Xintiandi,Former French Concession,The Oriental Pearl Tower,Chenghuang Temple
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Gateway Ramada Hotel or similar
Today your sightseeing will begin with a visit to Yuyuan Garden. As a famous classical garden in Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden attracts people by compact and exquisite layout, and natural features of rocks, pavilions, ornamental ponds and flower walls.
Then we will go to visit Chenghuang Temple. It is a famous Taoist temple in Shanghai area. Also at its area, there are numerous shops and stores selling various kinds of products, and also you can taste different original Shanghai snacks and drinks. Next we will go for a great time at Xintiandi, an affluent car-free shopping, eating and entertainment district of Shanghai.
The Former French Concession will be the next arranged destination. There we will get hints of Shanghai’s history.
The last attraction for today will be the Oriental Pearl Tower. As one of the most important Shanghai landmarks and one of the most attractive places in Shanghai, Oriental Pear TV Tower appeals people by its unique architectural design and the alluring Shanghai views it brings.
Afterwards, our guide will bring you back to the hotel for a good rest.
Day
06
Transfer to the airport ready for the departure.
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast
| Group Size | Luxury Class Tour | Deluxe Class Tour | Tourist Class Tour | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2018 High Season | ||||
| 2 Persons | $ 1076 | - | - | - / - / - |
| 3-5 Persons | $ 887 | - | - | - / - / - |
| 6-9 Persons | $ 795 | - | - | - / - / - |
* This is a private tour, only you and your family or friends will be in this tour. Please feel free to contact our tour advisors if you need any changes of itinerary, hotel or anything else, we would adjust the tour for you.
* Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Labor’s Day (Apr 29-May 5, 2014), China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2014), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 28-Feb 7, 2014).
* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.
* You will enjoy more discount if there are more people join the tour.
