Shandong Province is home of Confucius whose philosophy has influenced social thinking in East Asia for the last 2000years. Within the province, there are 2 UNESCO World Heritage site, 5 sites voted as the Most Beautiful Places in China and 6 Historical and Cultural Cities.
Jinan prefecture has 10 city districts and 2 counties. Province capital is Jinan City. Jinan is 722km south of Beijing and 2 hours by high speed train.
Qingdao 362km south of Jinan City and 2.5hours by high speed train.
144km south of Jinan and 2hours 45mins from Jinan by fast train
96km south of Jinan and 1hour from Jinan by high speed train.
Tai’an City
World Heritage Site
Mount Taishan
Calligraphy on the mountain rocks.
Mount Taishan
Highest point at Tai Shan at 1545m above sea level.
Confucius Temple
Azure Cloud Temple
Dai Temple
Taishan South Heavenly Gate
Dai Clan Archway
Qufu City
World Heritage Site
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Top Ten Most Beautiful Famous Mountains)
Confucius Temple
Main hall of the Confucius Temple.
Kong Family Mansion
The living quarters.
Confucius Cemetery
Animal statues along pavement to cemetery
75km from Weihai City, Weihai City is 549km from Jinan City and 88km from Yantai City
1 hour from Weihai City
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Eight Most Beautiful Coastal Areas)
Chengshantuo
Shandong province's most eastern point.
Chengshantuo
Rocky coast.
Chengshantuo
Rocky coast.
75km from Weihai City, Weihai City is 549km from Jinan City and 88km from Yantai City
1 hour from Weihai City
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Ten Most Beautiful Islands)
Chang Island
Long sandy beach.
Chang Island
Chang Island is one of the islands in the Miao Island group
Chang Island
Sand beach and rock cliff.
Qingdao City, 362km from Jinan City
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Five Most Beautiful Cities)
Badaguan Scenic Area
The villas of different architectural styles of various countries that had presence in Qingdao in the past.
Badaguan Scenic Area
The villas of different architectural styles of various countries that had presence in Qingdao in the past.
Badaguan Scenic Area
The villas of different architectural styles of various countries that had presence in Qingdao in the past.
Badaguan Scenic Area
The villas of different architectural styles of various countries that had presence in Qingdao in the past.
Badaguan Scenic Area
The villas of different architectural styles of various countries that had presence in Qingdao in the past.
Dongying City, 200km from Jinan City
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Six Most Beautiful Marsh Wetlands)
Yellow River Delta Wetland
Yellow River Delta Wetland
Yellow River Delta Wetland
Yellow River Delta Wetland
Yellow River Delta Wetland
Yellow River Delta Wetland
Yellow River Delta Wetland
Yellow River Delta Wetland
City centre district of Jinan City
5 hours 40mins from Beijing by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Jinan City
Quancheng Square
Quancheng Square Quanbiao Sculpture
The 38.11m sculpture is a landmark in the city.
Quancheng Square Quanbiao Sculpture
The sculpture is in the shape of ancient chinese character for spring.
Baotu Spring
The No 1 spring in China. The water is crystal clear and was once supplied to the Qing dynasty Emperor.
Daming Lake
The largest lake in the city is one of the major tourist attraction in the city.
Daming Lake
Daming Lake
Daming Lake
Daming Lake
Site of Ming Dynasty Drum Tower
Huancheng Park
Huancheng Park May 3rd Jinan Incident Memorial
Liberation Pavilion
The pavilion was built on top of the old city wall to commemorate the liberation of Jinan by People's Liberation Army during the Battle of Jinan in the Chinese Civil War in 1948.
Jinan Confucius Temple Dacheng Main Hall
Dachen main hall was built between 1068 to 1077 during the Song dynasty.
Jinan Confucius Temple Minglun Hall
Minglun hall was built in 1477 during the Ming dynasty. It was a lecturing place for Confucian studies.
Jinan Confucius Temple Zunjing Pavilion
This pavilion was built in 1315 during the Yuan dynasty. It was used as a library.
Baihuazhou Street
A traditional housing area during the Ming and Qing dynasty.
Qushuiting Street
A historic street from the Northern Wei Dynasty era.
Qushuiting Street
A historic street from the Northern Wei Dynasty era.
Five Dragon Pool
Five Dragon Pool
Five Dragon Pool
Five Dragon Pool
Five Dragon Pool
Shandong and Jinan Food
Traditional Shandong and Jinan food in Shunhe restaurant
Shandong and Jinan Food
Shandong and Jinan Food
Shandong and Jinan Food
Shandong and Jinan Food
Shandong and Jinan Food
City centre district of Jinan City
5 hours 40mins from Beijing by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Jinan City
Jinan Greenland Puli Center
This 303m skyscraper was completed in 2014.
Jinan Greenland Puli Center
This 303m skyscraper was completed in 2014.
Jinan Great Southern Mosque
This mosque was first built during the Yuan dynasty. The current mosque is built from the Ming Dynasty.
City centre district of Jinan City
5 hours 40mins from Beijing by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Jinan City
Jinan West Railway Station
Jinan West Railway Station
Suburban district of Jinan City
5 hours 40mins from Beijing by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Jinan City
Hongjialou Sacred Heart Cathedral
The church was built in 1905 and is the largest in Jinan. A National Historical and Cultural Site.
Hongjialou Sacred Heart Cathedral
The church was built in 1905 and is the largest in Jinan. A National Historical and Cultural Site.
Suburban district of Jinan City
5 hours 40mins from Beijing by high speed train.
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall Anti Japanese War Exhibition Hall
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall Anti Japanese War Exhibition Hall
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall Anti Japanese War Exhibition Hall
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall Liberation War Laiwu Battle Exhibition Hall
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall Liberation War Laiwu Battle Exhibition Hall
Laiwu Battle Memorial Hall Liberation War Laiwu Battle Exhibition Hall
Laiwu Xiaoyi River
Wind Turbines
City center district of Qingdao City
2.5 from Jinan City by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Qingdao City
Zhan Qiao
The wharf was built in 1893 for Qing Dynasty's Beiyang Navy. The original length was 200m and extended several times till the current 440m.
Zhan Qiao
The Huilan Pavillion was built in 1930 as a tourist attraction.
Qingdao Skyline
Qingdao Zhan Qiao Beach
Qingdao Colonial Buildings
St Michael's Cathedral
A neo-Romanesque Cathedral built in 1934 by the Germans in their Concession.
Qingdao Zhongshan Street Statue of Dr Sun Yetsun
Qingdao Food
Qingdao Shells
Qingdao Railway Station
No 3 Bathing Beach
A 400m long beach near the Badaguan Scenic Area.
Qingdao Coast near Badaguan
Qingdao cityscape
Qingdao May Fourth Square
Qingdao Lighthouse
2008 Olympics Sailing Venue
Sailing venue for public use now.
Mount Qingdao Battery Fort
The fort was built in 1898 by Germany. In 1914, during the WWI battel, Germany troops surrendered to the Japanese troops.
German Fort
The only WWI site in Asia.
Qingtao Beer Brewery Museum
Qingdao beer is one of the popular beer in China. The brewery has its own museum.
Qingtao Beer Brewery Museum
Display of Qingdao beer products.
City center district of Qingdao City
2.5 from Jinan City by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Qingdao City
Qingdao Colonial Building
Qingdao Colonial Building
Qingdao Colonial Building
Qingdao Colonial Building
Qingdao Colonial Buildings
Colonial buildings along the street from qingdao's colonial past.
City center district of Qingdao City
2.5 from Jinan City by high speed train.
Historical and Cultural City – Qingdao City
Xiangu Pagoda
Qingdao Food Zhizha
Qingdao Food
Qingdao Food
Qingdao North Railway Station
Suburban district of Qingdao City
Historical and Cultural City – Qingdao City
Laoshan, Laoshan District
Taoist mountain along the coast. It is the only mountain higher than 1000m along China's coast
Suburban district of Qingdao City
Historical and Cultural City – Qingdao City
Qi Great Wall
The oldest existing Great Wall in China built by the Qi state starting from the Spring and Autumn Period in 685BC till the Warring States Period. The Qi Great Wall stretches from Jinan to Qingdao city.
Suburban district of Qingdao City
Historical and Cultural City – Qingdao City
Qingdao Liuting International Airport
The former airport is 23km from the city. The airport operated from July 1958 to 12 August 2021.
Qingdao Liuting International Airport Arrival Hall
The former airport is 23km from the city. The airport operated from July 1958 to 12 August 2021.
Suburban district of Qingdao City
Historical and Cultural City – Qingdao City
Mashan Stone Forest
Mashan Stone Forest
Mashan Stone Forest
Mashan Geo Park Dafu Square
Mashan GeoPark Hall of Jade Emperor
Baiyun Temple
A temple with history dating to Ming Dynasty.
Jimo Ancient City City Gate
A reconstruction of the old city.
Jimo Ancient City City Gate
Jimo Ancient City
Jimo Ancient City Ya Kui Archway
Jimo Ancient City City God Temple
Jimo Ancient City Academy
Jimo Ancient City County Government Office
Jimo Ancient City Confucius Temple
Jimo Ancient City Candied Hawthorn Stick Shop
Jimo Ancient City Candied Hawthorn Stick Shop
Mo River Park
Jimo Miaofu Winery
Old Jimo Wine Museum
Old Jimo Wine Museum
County Level City of Qingdao Prefecture
1hour from Qingdao City by bus.
Jiaozhou Chenghuang Temple
This chenghuang Temple or city god temple dates back to 1369.
Jiaozhou Chenghuang Temple
This chenghuang Temple or city god temple dates back to 1369.
Shaohai Wetland
Qingdao prefecture's only national wetland park.
Jining Statue of Mao Zedong
Public Cultural Square
City District of Jining City
Jining Statue of Mao Zedong
Old Course of Grand Canal
Old Course of Grand Canal
Jining People's Park
Jining City Museum
Jining City Museum
Jining City Museum
Jining City Museum
Jining Dongda Temple
Yunhe City
Jining Taibai Tower
Jining Street
City District of Jining City
Grand Canal
Grand Canal
Grand Canal Bridge
Daizhuang Catholic Church
Daizhuang Catholic Church
County Level City of Jining Prefecture
Historical and Cultural City – Qufu City
Qufu City Gate
Qufu City Statue of Confucius in front of Qufu East Railway station.
Qufu Capital of Lu State Archaeological Site Park
Qufu Capital of Lu State Archaeological Site Park
Qufu City Gate
Qufu City South Gate
Qufu City Gate
Qufu City Gate
Qufu City Moat
Qufu Drum Tower
Qufu Temple of Yanhui
Qufu Luke of Zhou Temple
Qufu Shaohao Mausoleum
Qufu Jingling Palace Ruins
Qufu Shouqiu
Shouqiu is believed to the birthplace of Huangdi.
Statue of Confucius, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Temple Ling Xing Gate, Nishan Countyty
Nishan Confucius Temple Hall of Great Accomplishment, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Temple King Qisheng Hall, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Temple Shrine of Lady Yan, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Temple Nishan Academy, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Cave of Confucius, Nishan County
Qufu Railway Station
Qufu East Railway Station
County Level City of Jining Prefecture
Zou City Temple of Mencius Ling Xing Gate
Zou City Archway of the Second Sage
Zou City Temple of Mencius Five Steles
Zou City Temple of Mencius Old Trees
Zou City Temple of Mencius Old Trees
Zou City Temple of Mencius Old Trees
Zou City Temple of Mencius Steles
Zou City Temple of Mencius Qi Sheng Hall
Temple of Mencius Hall of Mencius' Mother
Zou City Temple of Mencius Hall of Second Sage
Zou City Mencius Mansion Shi En Hall
Zou City Mencius Mansion Li Gate
Zou City Mencius Traditional Snacks
Zou City Mencius Mansion Cishu Building
Zou City Mencius Mansion Meng Family School
Zou City Mencius Mansion Living Quarters
Zou City Archway
Archway honoring China's Second Saga, Mencius. The archway was built during the Ming Dynasty.
Zou City Tieshan Park
Zou City Museum
Zou City Tanghuang Lake Park
Zou City Tablets
Tablets in front of railway station documenting Confucius and Mencius are born in Zou City.
Zou City Railway Station
96km from Jinan City, City district of Zibo Prefecture City
1hr from Jinan City by high speed train.
Zhangdian Catholic Church
The church was built in 1929.
Zibo Theatre
Zibo Railway Station
96km from Jinan City, City district of Zibo Prefecture City
1hr from Jinan City by high speed train.
Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City
An important ancient commercial city during the Ming and Qing dynasty era.
Zhoucun clay oven rolls factory exhibit
Zhoucun clay oven rolls factory
A nationally known snack from the town.
96km from Jinan City, City district of Zibo Prefecture City
1hr from Jinan City by high speed train.
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qi Great Wall
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qi Great Wall
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qi Great Wall
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qi Great Wall
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Stone Sea
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Statue of Jiangzhiya
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qilu Ancient Battlefield site
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Taoist Temple
View of Boshan District from Yuan Shan National Forest Park
Zibo Bo Hongmen
Yuhuang Palace
Zibo Boshan Yongji Bridge
96km from Jinan City, City district of Zibo Prefecture City
1hr from Jinan City by high speed train.
Museum of Ancient Chariots
Jian Taigong Memorial Temple
Guanzhong Memorial Museum
Zibo Sacrificial Horses Pit
The Sacrificial Horses Pit was found near the Tomb of Duke of Jing of Qi state.
Site of Yingqiu City
Taigong Lake
Tomb of Yanying
96km from Jinan City, City district of Zibo Prefecture City
1hr from Jinan City by high speed train.
Entrance to Pujiazhuang Village
This village is the hometown of Qing Dynasty author Pu Songling who wrote Liaozhai zhiyi or Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.
Entrance to Pujiazhuang Village
Most of the villagers are the descendants of Pu family.
Entrance to Pujiazhuang Village
Calligraphy shop owned by the descendant of Pu Songling.
Zibo Pujiazhuang Village
Zibo Entrance to House of Pu Songling
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Zibo House of Pu Songling
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Zibo House of Pu Songling Statue of Pu Songling
Zibo House of Pu Songling Liaozhai
Zibo House of Pu Songling Liaozhai
Liaozhai Garden Liuquan Well
Liaozhai Garden
Liaozhai Garden Manjing Temple
Liaozhai Garden Tomb of Pu Songling
Weihai City is 549km east of Jinan City and 88km from Yantai City
Liugong Island - Museum of the Sino-Japanese War
The island is 20mins by ferry from Weihai City and is the birthplace of China's first modern navy-Beiyang Navy. The navy fought in the Sino-Japanese War.
Liugong Island
Liugong Island
Liugong Island
Liugong Island - Submarine
This retired Type 033 submarine, Changcheng 279 is a tourist attraction.
Liugong Island - Submarine
This retired Type 033 submarine, Changcheng 279 is a tourist attraction. Inside of the submarine.
Liugong Island - Qing Dynasty's North Sea Navy Command
This was the former command for the Qing dynasty Chinese Navy. It is now a museum on the Sino Japanese Naval War.
Liugong Island - Qing Dynasty's North Sea Navy Command
The buildings inside the museum.
476km east of Jinan City
Changyu Wine Museum
The brewery started business in 1903. The museum shows the production process and company history. There is also wine tasting for visitors.
Changyu Wine Museum
7m deep Underground wine cellar.
Yantai Coast
Scenery along the coast.
Penglai Pavilion, Penglai City
The pavilion is about 1000 years old and is said to be the place where the Eight Immortals cross the sea. Penglai City is in Yantai prefecture. It is 71km and 1 hour by car from Yantai City.
Penglai Pavilion, Penglai City
The pavilion is about 1000 years old and is said to be the place where the Eight Immortals cross the sea. Penglai City is in Yantai prefecture. It is 71km and 1 hour by car from Yantai City.
365km southeast of Jinan City, 188km from Qingdao City
Rizhao Beach National Park
The park has long stretch of very fine sand beach.
Wanpingkuo Beach
A beach near the city popular with tourist.
220km east of Jinan City
Kuiwen Gate, Kuiwen District
A reconstructed Ming Dynasty era Gate along the old city wall.
Remains of City Wall, Kuiwen District
City wall along Bailang River.
Bailang River, Kuiwen District
Weifang Kite Museum, Weicheng District
Statue of Lu Ban, Weicheng District
Lu Ban, the inventor of kites.
Weifang People's Park, Weicheng District
A park along the Bailang River.
Weifang Kite Capital Commemoration Square, Weicheng District
Weifang Kite Capital Commemoration Square, Weicheng District
Weixian Liberation Monument, Weicheng District
PLA liberated Weixian County in Shandong province after fighting from 2 April to 8 May 1948.
Traditional Food in Weifang, Weicheng District
Traditional Food in Weifang, Weicheng District
Traditional Food in Weifang, Weicheng District
Traditional Food in Weifang, Weicheng District
Caifu Gate, Qingzhou City
Caifu Gate, Qingzhou City
City Wall, Qingzhou City
Site of Former Yunfeng Brewery, Qingzhou City
Haidai City Archway, Qingzhou City
Catholic Church, Qingzhou City
Memorial Archway for Ancient Minister, Qingzhou City
This archway was built in honor of Chen Jing who was an imperial officer from Qingzhou. It was built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty.
Ou Garden, Qingzhou City
Imperial Examination Archway, Qingzhou City
This archway was built in 1543 to honor Di Luan from Qing Zhou who was an imperial scholar and scholar of Jinshen Hall. This archway was rebuilt in 2014.
Peizhen Academy, Qingzhou City
A bible school built by British missionaries in 1879.
Scholar Archway, Qingzhou City
his archway was built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty in honor of Feng Family of Qingzhou. The family had 6 imperial scholars and 3 first degree scholars from 1508 to 1573. This archway was rebuilt in 2014.
Christ Church, Qingzhou City
The church was built by British missionaries in 1893.
Weifang Qingzhou Ancient Tree, Qingzhou Cityity
This 1000 years old ancient tree along Ouyuan Street was planted during the Song Dynasty. .
Dazongbo Archway, Qingzhou City
This archway was built in honor of Shi Maohua who was an imperial scholar, Minister of Ministry of War and governor from Qingzhou. It was built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 2014..
Taibao Archway, Qingzhou City
This archway was built in honor of Qingzhou native Xing Jie. He was a Ming dynasty imperial scholar who defeated Japanese pirates in Korea in 1597. This archway was rebuilt in 2015.
North Gate Street, Qingzhou City
North Gate Street Fang Family's Ancestral Temple and Alley, Qingzhou City
North Gate Street, Qingzhou City
Wannian Bridge, Qingzhou City
Nanyang River, Qingzhou City
Qingzhou Government Building, Qingzhou City
Weifang Qingzhou Government Building Qingzhou Railway Station, Qingzhou City
Weifang Qingzhou Traditional Dried Fruit, Qingzhou City
107km northwest of Jinan City
Dezhou Xinghai Park
A park in the city centre.
Dezhou Grand Canal
Tomb of Sultan Paduka Pahala of Sulu
Sultan Paduka Pahala of Sulu passed away in Dezhou on the way back after a visit to Emperor Yongle in 1417. It is one of two tombs of foreign rulers in China .
Dezhou Braised Chicken
255km south of Jinan City
Taierzhuang Ancient city East Gate, Taierzhuang District
Taierzhuang Ancient City Tianhou Temple, Taierzhuang District
Taierzhuang Ancient City Buyun Bridge, Taierzhuang District
Grand Canal at old city, Taierzhuang District
Grand Canal at old city, Taierzhuang District
Memorial of the Taierzhuang Campaign, Taierzhuang District
People's Park, Shizhong District
55km south of Jinan
Statue of Shi Gandang
Traditional Food in Tai'an
Pancake with spring onion.
113km west of Jinan
Historical and Cultural City _ Liaocheng City
Guangyue Tower
The landmark of Liaocheng city was built in 1374.
Liaocheng Luodong Main Street
General Fan Zhuxian Memorial
General Fan led the defence of Liaocheng against Japanese attack in 1938.
Liaocheng ancient city military warehouse
The reconstructed warehouse was used during the Ming and Qing dynasty. It was used to store food and weapons.
Liaocheng ancient city military warehouse
The reconstructed warehouse was used during the Ming and Qing dynasty. It was used to store food and weapons.
Liaocheng Haiyuan Pavilion
The pavilion is one of the most famous private book collections in ancient China.
Liaocheng ancient city south gate
Liaocheng ancient city south gate
Dongchang Lake
The manmade lake was dug since 1070 to create a moat to protect the Liaocheng ancient city. The water comes from Yellow River.
Dongchang Lake
The manmade lake was dug since 1070 to create a moat to protect the Liaocheng ancient city. The water comes from Yellow River.
Liaocheng Grand Canal
The ancient course of Grand Canal.
Liaocheng Grand Canal
The ancient course of Grand Canal.
163km northeast of Jinan
Yeyue Park, Boxing County
Yeyue Park, Boxing County
Binzhou Oilfield, Boxing County
163km northeast of Jinan
Dongying Yellow River
Dongying Yellow River
Dongying Yellow River
Dongying Yellow River
Dongying Yellow River
Dongying Yellow River
Dongying Expo Garden
Huanghekou Town
Road leading to Huanghe Sanjiaozhou National Geopark.
Dongying Oil Refinery
Dongying Yellow River Fish
Dongying Food Produce Geese Eggs
263km southwest of Jinan
Linyi Confucius Temple
Linyi People's Square
Linyi Railway Station
300km southwest of Jinan
Revolutionary Memorial Museum of the JiLuYu Border Area, Mudan District
Heze Liberation Memorial, Mudan District
Heze Railway Station, Mudan District
Juye Confucius Temple, Juye County
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Yongfeng Pagoda, Juye County
The pagoda is more than 1000 years old and has withstand floods and earthquakes. A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Bingdao Stele Pavilion, Juye County
955 AD Stele from the Later Zhou Dynasty. The pavilion was built to house the stele after it was discovered in 2002.
Juye Railway Station, Juye County