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Departure

Everyday

Adult From $1899 Per Person
Single Surcharge $430

Minimum 3 ppl Purchase

Optional Tour

Destination Optional Experience / Ticket Reference Price (RMB)
Tai’an – Mount Tai Fengchan Ceremony Live Show (seat-dependent) 198 – 398
Qingdao Laoshan Taiqing Cable Car 45
Qingdao Laoshan Jufeng Cable Car 40
Qingdao Laoshan Yangkou Cable Car 35
Qingdao Laoshan Taiqing Palace 27
Qingdao Laoshan Princess House 20
Qingdao Laoshan Huashi House 15
Qingdao Laoshan Spanish Villa / Butterfly House 10-20

Included

✔ Professional licensed English-speaking guide
✔ 4-star standard accommodation as specified in the itinerary
✔ Daily hotel breakfast (Chinese & Western buffet)
✔ All meals as listed in the itinerary (B/L/D at selected local restaurants)
✔ All admission tickets for attractions listed in the itinerary, including:
– Mount Tai Main Entrance Ticket
– Mount Tai Cable Car (Zhongtianmen or Taohuayuan, one-way)
– Mount Tai Cable Car (Houshiwu, one-way – niche route)
– Dai Temple
– Three Confucian Sites Combined Ticket (Temple, Mansion & Cemetery)
– Tsingtao Brewery Museum (including beer tasting)
– Laoshan Taiqing Scenic Area
✔ Necessary vehicle transfers as outlined in the itinerary (private, air-conditioned)
✔ Airport and railway station pick-up and drop-off services
✔ Luggage transfers between airports/railway stations and hotels
✔ High-speed train ticket from Qufu to Qingdao (First Class)
– Optional upgrade to Business Class: AUD 50 per person
✔ All service charges, including tour planning, operational handling, coordination, and on-ground support

Excluded

✘ China visa fees
✘ Personal expenses of any kind
✘ Accommodation not specified in the itinerary
✘ Attractions and sightseeing not listed in the itinerary
✘ Optional or recommended activities not stated in the itinerary
✘ International and domestic flights or train tickets not listed in the itinerary
✘ Excess baggage charges

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Jinan – City of Springs

Arrive in Jinan by flight or high-speed train. Upon arrival, you will be met by your private English-speaking guide and driver and transferred to your downtown hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to recover from your journey or explore the city independently.

Suggested free-time activities (no entrance fees):
• Kuanhouli Food Street – sample authentic Shandong snacks
• Qushuiting Old Street – stroll along historic lanes and canals
• Spring City Square (Quancheng Square) – the civic heart of Jinan

Meals: N/A
Accommodation: 4-star downtown Jinan hotel or similar

Day 2: Jinan City Highlights → Tai’an

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Jinan’s celebrated spring culture.

• Black Tiger Spring – Famous for powerful water jets emerging from carved stone tiger heads and local residents collecting spring water.
• Baotu Spring Park – Known as “No.1 Spring Under Heaven,” featuring classical gardens, ancient pavilions, and imperial inscriptions.
• Daming Lake – A tranquil freshwater lake surrounded by willow trees and historic architecture. Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise.

In the afternoon, drive to Tai’an at the foot of Mount Tai. Before hotel check-in, visit Dai Temple, the most important Taoist complex associated with Mount Tai and a former imperial sacrificial site dating back to the Han Dynasty.

Optional Evening Experience:
• “Fengchan Ceremony” Live Show – an outdoor performance recreating imperial rituals honoring Mount Tai.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Tai’an or similar

Day 3: Mount Tai Sacred Ascent → Qufu

After breakfast, proceed to Mount Tai, the most revered of China’s Five Sacred Mountains and a UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage Site.

• Scenic shuttle bus transfer to Zhongtianmen (Middle Heaven Gate)
• Classic uphill hike along ancient stone steps through temples, pine forests, and historic inscriptions
• Reach Nantianmen (South Heaven Gate) and explore the summit area, including:
– Heavenly Street
– Jade Emperor Hall
– Panoramic viewpoints over peaks and seas of clouds

Descend by cable car, then continue by road to Qufu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Qufu or similar

Day 4: Qufu Confucian Heritage → High-Speed Train to Qingdao

This morning is dedicated to the legacy of Confucius and Confucianism.

• Confucius Temple – Witness the ceremonial city gate opening ritual (subject to timing) and explore the most important Confucian temple complex in East Asia.
• Confucius Cemetery (Konglin) – The burial site of Confucius and more than 100,000 descendants across multiple dynasties.

In the afternoon, take a high-speed train to Qingdao (approx. 3 hours). Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your downtown hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: 4-star downtown Qingdao hotel or similar

Day 5: Qingdao City Culture & Laoshan Mountain

Begin the day with a visit to Qingdao’s most iconic brand.

• Tsingtao Brewery Museum – Learn about the brewing history and process, followed by fresh beer tastings.

Continue to Laoshan Mountain, known as “The Most Famous Mountain on the Sea.” Explore the Taiqing Scenic Area:

• Hike along mountain paths, streams, and waterfalls
• Visit Taoist landmarks such as Shangqing Palace and Mingxia Cave
• Enjoy dramatic mountain-and-sea views
• Descend by cable car to Taiqing Palace, the spiritual center of Taoism in Qingdao

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 4-star downtown Qingdao hotel or similar

Day 6: Qingdao Coastal Landmarks – Departure

After breakfast, explore Qingdao’s historic coastal highlights.

• Badaguan Scenic Area – A picturesque neighborhood featuring over 200 villas in diverse European architectural styles.
• Qingdao No.2 Bathing Beach – A relaxed seaside area with sweeping coastal views.
• Zhanqiao Pier – Qingdao’s iconic pier extending into Qingdao Bay.

After lunch, transfer to Qingdao Airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A

Important Info

Single Traveller Supplement

For single travelers, a single supplement price must be purchased.

Triple Share

No discounts apply for 3rd person traveling. Full price applies, subject to availability.
✻Please note: Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding.

Bedding Configuration

Twin or Double Bedding (subject to availability)

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children traveling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 8 years old and over.
✻Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Passport Validity

Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or at least 6 months’ validity for use on arrival to the foreign country. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.

Luggage

All the packages are inclusive of 23kg Check-in luggage / Hand luggage 7 kg. You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of the luggage from the coach.

Cancellation Policy

Non Refundable.

Terms and Condition

Please makes sure you read the Terms and Condition Before you place the Booking.
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and all Australian Domestic Travel Products included GST

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