Shandong Province (山东省)
located in the eastern part of China is one of the birthplaces of Chinese nation with a history over 5000 years. Birthplace of the great sage Confucius, one of the most influential people in human being history. There are 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 8 Intangible Cultural Heritage Sites of Humanity, 10 state-list famous historical and culture cities and over 150 traditional villages located in the province of Shandong. Top attractions:
located in the eastern part of China is one of the birthplaces of Chinese nation with a history over 5000 years. Birthplace of the great sage Confucius, one of the most influential people in human being history. There are 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 8 Intangible Cultural Heritage Sites of Humanity, 10 state-list famous historical and culture cities and over 150 traditional villages located in the province of Shandong. Top attractions:
- Jinan City, capital city, known as “the City of Spring” with 733 natural springs
- Mount Tai, the most sacred mountain in China, visited by 72 Chinese emperors for nearly 2000 years, Unesco World Heritage and National 5A tourist area,
- Qufu County, the hometown of Confucius, with the San Kong (three Confucius sites - Temple, Family Mansion and Cemetery) Unesco World Heritage