5-Day Private Tour Package from Jinan to Qufu with Mount Taishan

Tour Highlights
• Visit Baotu Spring, declared the "Number One Spring under the Heaven" by Emperor Qianlong in the Qing dynasty.
• Stroll along Daming Lake, the largest lake in Jinan & one of city's main natural and cultural landmarks.
• Admire Thousand Buddha Mountain, well-known for its Buddhist stone carving culture dating back to Sui Dynasty (581–618 AD).
• Wander through the Furong Ancient Street.
• Admire Mount Taishan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China & UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Visit Daimiao Temple, one of the most sacred temples in the Taoist religion & the largest and most intact ancient architectural complex at Mount Taishan.
• Visit Qufu, birthplace and place of residence of Confucius, the ancient sage who founded Confucianism.
• Admire the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in China.
• Visit the Confucius Family Mansion, the historical residence of the direct descendants of Confucius.
• Visit the Cemetery of Confucius where Confucius himself and some of his disciples were buried, as well as many thousands of his descendants.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotels in Jinan & Qufu

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Jinan, Jinan Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Jinan, Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Thousand Buddha Mountain & Furong Ancient Street.
• Day 3 Jinan, Mount Taishan, Daimiao Temple, Drive to Qufu
• Day 4 Qufu, The Temple of Confucius, the Confucius Family Mansion, the Cemetery of Confucius
• Day 5 Departure from Qufu, Transfer to Qufu Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 5-star Grand Mercure Jinan Sunshine or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Queli Hotel Qufu or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD105; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD90.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• Round-trip cable car to Mount Taishan
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• This tour starts in Jinan, ends in Qufu.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• This tour starts in Jinan, ends in Qufu.
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Jinan you will receive driver's contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall.

Day 1 Arrival in Jinan, Jinan Airport or Train Station Pick-up
Meet your driver at Jinan airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Jinan on your own.Jinan is the capital of East China's Shandong province. The area of present-day Jinan has played an important role in the history of the region from the earliest beginnings of civilization and has evolved into a major national administrative, economic, and transportation hub. Jinan is often called the "Spring City" for its famous 72 artesian springs.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 5-star Grand Mercure Jinan Sunshine or similar

Day 2 Jinan, Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Thousand Buddha Mountain & Furong Ancient Street.
Morning visit to Baotu Spring, the most renowned among the more than 70 named artesian springs in the downtown area of Jinan. The Baotu Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring. It is mentioned in the Spring and Autumn Annals, one of the Five Classics of Chinese literature, and was declared the "Number One Spring under the Heaven" by the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing dynasty. Next, visit Daming Lake, the largest lake in Jinan & one of city's main natural and cultural landmarks. All the water from Ji'nan’s springs eventually flows into Daming Lake, set within the largest park in the city, with boat rides, paddle boats, temples, bridges and little islands to explore. Continue with a visit to the Thousand Buddha Mountain, renowned for its numerous Buddha images which have been carved out of the hill's rock faces or free-standing structures erect since the times of the Sui Dynasty (581-618) and its Xingguochan Temple. Finally, wander throught the old street and snack street of Furong Ancient Street to experience the local life of Jinan.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 5-star Grand Mercure Jinan Sunshine or similar

Day 3 Jinan, Mount Taishan, Daimiao Temple, Drive to Qufu
Drive out of Jinan to Mount Taishan (approximately 83 km, 1 & half hours driving), the most famous sacred mountain of China, with exceptional historic, cultural, aesthetic and scientific value. The mountain has been worshipped continuously throughout the last three millennia. On the mountain there are 12 historically recorded imperial ceremonies in homage to Heaven and Earth, about 1,800 stone tablets and inscriptions, and 22 temples, which together make Mount Taishan the most important monument in China, a world-renowned treasure house of history and culture. Upon arrival, take the cable car to the South Heaven Gate. Then hike to the summit of Mount Taishan, Jade Emperor Peak. Walk to Jade Emperor Temple, built to honor the Jade Emperor of Taoism. Explore the Bixia Temple, built at the year of 1008 during the Song Dynasty. Afterwards, walk back to the foot the mount and then take a 20 minutes' drive to the Daimiao Temple, the largest and most complete ancient building complex at Mount Taishan. The temple was first built during the Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 209 BC). Since the time of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), its design has been a replica of the imperial palace, which makes it one out of three extant structures in China with the features of an imperial palace (the other two are the Forbidden City and the Confucius Temple in Qufu). Drive to Qufu, birthplace and place of residence of Confucius, the ancient sage who founded Confucianism.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Queli Hotel Qufu or similar

Day 4 Qufu, The Temple of Confucius, the Confucius Family Mansion, the Cemetery of Confucius
Morning visit to the Temple of Confucius, the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in China. Within two years after the death of Confucius, his former house in Qufu was consecrated as a temple. Chinese emperors would visit Qufu after their enthronement or on important occasions such as a successful war. In total, 12 different emperors paid 20 personal visits to Qufu to worship Confucius. About 100 others sent their deputies for 196 official visits. The temple complex is among the largest in China, it covers an area of 16,000 square metres and has a total of 460 rooms. Because the last major redesign following the fire in 1499 took place shortly after the building of the Forbidden City in the Ming Dynasty, the architecture of the Temple of Confucius resembles that of the Forbidden City in many ways. Then, visit the Confucius Family Mansion, the historical residence of the direct descendants of Confucius. Afterwards, visit the Cemetery of Confucius where Confucius himself and some of his disciples were buried, as well as many thousands of his descendants.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Queli Hotel Qufu or similar

Day 5 Departure from Qufu, Transfer to Qufu Airport or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Qufu airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel