Beijing, Shanghai and Hometown of Confucianism

Day 1 Beijing

Beijing arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Beijing

Day 2 Beijing (B, L)

-Tiananmen Square (the historical face of Beijing, the largest city plaza in the world.)
-Tiananmen Gate (Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.)
– The Forbidden City (a huge palace complex of more than 9,000 rooms where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties lived.)
– The Summer Palace (the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China.)

Day 3 Beijing (B, L)

– the Great Wall (one of the Seven Wonders of the World.)
– Mutianyu (a less crowded yet well-preserved segment of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty.)
– Ding Tomb (the mausoleum of a 13th century emperor of the Ming Dynasty.)

Day 4 Beijing – Jinan (B, L)

– the Temple of Heaven (a bustling place where locals take part in traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, and others.)
– the Beijing Hutongs (small alleys made by neighboring quadrangle dwellings, a feel of the old Beijing life style and the historical changes of Beijing.)
– Spring City Square (an awesome place to experience the local life at its most vibrant.)

Day 5 Jinan & Jinan – Tai’an (B, L)

– Daming Lake (the biggest lake in Jinan, with the beautiful views of pavilions, buildings in willows and shades and lotus full of ponds.)
– Baotu Spring Park (a fairyland in the city center with clear and crystal spring pools and magnificent pavilions in the park.)
– Dai Temple (a Taoist Temple founded in Han Dynasty, the largest and best-preserved architectural complex of Mount Tai.)

Day 6 Mount Tai – Qufu (B)

– Mount Tai (leader of the “Five Taoist Mountain in China”. Visit South Heavenly Gate, Heavenly Street, Jade Emperor Peak, Inscription on the Cliff, Sun Rising Peak and more.)

Day 7 Qufu & Qufu – Shanghai (B, L)

-“San Kong” (the three main sites of Confucius: the Confucian Temple, The Confucian Mansion and the Confucian Cemetery. Get a full understanding about the life of Confucius, as well as the Confucian culture.)

Day 8 Shanghai (B, L)

– Shanghai Museum (one of the Best Four Museums in China.)
– Yu Garden (a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan.)
– Yuyuan Bazaar (savor tasteful local snacks and explore elaborate traditional Chinese handicrafts and art works.)
– Shanghai World Financial Center (a panoramic view of the modern face of Shanghai from the 100th floor (474m) of “the Eye of Shanghai”)
– Nanjing Road (a shopping paradise as well as a great place to take a wonderful walk to experience the modern atmosphere of the City.)
– the Bund (seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning Shanghai skyline.)

Day 9 Shanghai Departure ( B )

– Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center (an overview of the City’s ambitious plans for future.)
– Jade Buddha Temple (the largest jade Buddha in the world and numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures.)