Hall of Benevolence & Longevity, Summer Palace.

Shandong

Steeped in natural and supernatural allure, the Shāndōng (山东) peninsula on China’s northeastern coast is the stuff of legends. Its captivating landscape – a fertile flood plain fed by rivers and underground springs, capped by granite peaks and framed in wild coastline – can’t help but inspire wonder.

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  • Dai Temple

    Dai Temple

    Shandong

    This magnificent Taoist temple complex is where all Tai'an roads lead, being the traditional first stop on the pilgrimage route up Tai Shan. The grounds,…

  • Tsingtao Beer Museum

    Tsingtao Beer Museum

    Qingdao

    For a self-serving introduction to China’s iconic beer, head to the original and still-operating brewery. On view are old photos, preserved brewery…

  • Taiping Hill

    Taiping Hill

    Qingdao

    Rising up on the northeast side of Zhongshan Park, Taiping Hill hosts Qingdao TV Tower at its summit, connected to the base by a scenic cable car (one-way…

  • Confucius Temple

    Confucius Temple

    Shandong

    Like shrines to Confucius throughout China and Asia, this is more museum than altar. The heart of the complex is the huge yellow-eaved Dacheng Hall (大成殿,…

  • Hall of Benevolence & Longevity, Summer Palace.

    Tai Shan

    Shandong

    The most climbed mountain on earth, and the most revered of China's five sacred Taoist peaks, Tai Shan is one third of Shandong's claim to having 'yī shān…

  • Confucius Mansion

    Confucius Mansion

    Shandong

    Next to Confucius Temple is this maze of living quarters, halls, studies and further studies. The mansion buildings were moved from the temple grounds to…

  • Penglai Pavilion

    Penglai Pavilion

    Shandong

    About 75km northwest of Yantai, perched on a bluff overlooking the waves, the 1000-year-old Penglai Pavilion is closely entwined with Chinese mythology…

  • Confucius Forest

    Confucius Forest

    Shandong

    About 1km north of the walled town on Lindao Lu is the peaceful Confucius Forest, a cemetery of pine and cypress covering 200 hectares and bounded by a…

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