Beijing Shandong Shanghai 10 Days

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This journey spans a thousand years of Chinese history, leading you from the palaces of ancient emperors to the skylines of modern metropolises.

In Beijing, walk through the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace to feel the grandeur of the empire and the depth of history;

In the narrow hutongs, sip tea and make dumplings with local families — discovering the warmth and authenticity of everyday life.

Then head to Shandong, the birthplace of Confucianism.

From Jinan’s poetic “every household has a spring and a willow tree” charm, to the sacred Mount Tai and the philosophical legacy of Qufu,

Shandong embodies the spiritual roots of Chinese civilization through its landscapes and its thought.

Finally, the journey concludes in Shanghai, where century-old colonial buildings stand beside gleaming skyscrapers, symbolizing the harmony between East and West.

In ten days, you will travel from China’s past into its present, witnessing a nation that is both ancient and young, traditional and innovative — this is China: the Future and the Past.

Welcome to China’s capital, Beijing — the start of your journey through cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Step into the Forbidden City, the world’s largest ancient palace complex, and marvel at the royal architecture and artistry that reflect the splendor of imperial China.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, stroll among centuries-old cypress trees, and sense the ancient Chinese philosophy of harmony between heaven and humanity.
Finally, climb Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the golden rooftops of the Forbidden City.
Highlights: The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Temple of Heaven Park, Jingshan Park.
Experience innovation in Zhongguancun, known as “China’s Silicon Valley,” where technology and entrepreneurship thrive.
Then head to the 798 Art District, a creative hub blending industrial heritage with contemporary art and design.
End the day with leisure time along Wangfujing Street, one of Beijing’s most vibrant commercial areas.
Fly to Jinan, known as the “City of Springs.”
Visit Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, and Black Tiger Spring, and listen to the gentle murmur of flowing water as willows sway along the banks.
Highlights: Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Black Tiger Spring, Quancheng Square, Furong Street.
Ascend the sacred Mount Tai, the foremost of China’s Five Great Mountains.
Travel from Zhongtianmen (Middle Gate to Heaven) to Nantianmen (South Gate to Heaven) by foot or cable car, and visit the Daimiao Temple, where emperors once offered sacrifices to heaven and earth.
Highlights: Mount Tai Scenic Area, Daimiao Temple, Zhongtianmen, Nantianmen, Jade Emperor Peak.
Journey to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius.
Visit the Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, and Confucius Cemetery, tracing the origins of Confucian philosophy.
At a local cultural center, experience Hanfu (traditional clothing) or try Chinese calligraphy, feeling the continuity of China’s 2,000-year-old cultural legacy.
Highlights: Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, Confucius Cemetery, Confucian Culture Experience Center.
Head to Qingdao, a coastal city famous for its “red roofs, green trees, blue sea, and azure sky.”
Stroll through the Badaguan Scenic Area to admire European-style villas, walk along Zhanqiao Pier, and visit the Tsingtao Beer Museum to taste its refreshing, century-old brew.
Highlights: Badaguan Scenic Area, Zhanqiao Pier, Tsingtao Beer Museum, May Fourth Square.
Explore Laoshan Mountain, known as the “Sea Mountain Fairyland.”
Visit Taiqing Palace, one of China’s oldest Taoist temples, and enjoy a vegetarian Taoist meal or a fresh seafood lunch by the coast.
Highlights: Laoshan Scenic Area, Taiqing Palace.
Fly to Shanghai, the symbol of China’s modernization.
Explore the Lujiazui Financial District, ascend the Oriental Pearl Tower or Shanghai Tower for panoramic views of Pudong and the Huangpu River.
In the evening, take a Huangpu River cruise to admire the dazzling night skyline where old and new Shanghai meet.
Highlights: Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Lujiazui Financial District, the Bund, Huangpu River Cruise.
Enjoy some free time before transfer to the airport. Your unforgettable exploration of China’s cultural and natural beauty comes to an end.