5 days in Shandong Itinerary
5 days in Shandong Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Shandong travel planner
Start: Jinan
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Jinan
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Tai'an
— 1 night
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Qingdao
— 3 nights
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End: Jinan
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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Jinan — 1 day
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A political, commercial, and cultural center of Shandong Province, Jinan serves as an important transit hub to other destinations.Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): walk around Baotu Spring Park, then stroll through Qianfoshan, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hongjialou Cathedral.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Jinan travel route site.
Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Jinan. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can drive to Tai'an.
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Tai'an — 1 night
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The city of Tai'an remains forever linked to the holy mountain it has grown next to.Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Yueguan Peak, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Tai, and then explore the stunning scenery at Taohuayu Canyon of Taian.
For maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Tai'an trip builder website.
Getting from Jinan to Tai'an by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Qingdao.
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Qingdao — 3 nights
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The city of Qingdao has become particularly well known for its clean streets, orderly layout, and blending of the old and the new.Get in touch with nature at Golden Beach (Huang Dao) and Laoshan Scenic Area. There's still lots to do: make a trip to May Fourth Square, walk around Qingdao Guanhai Mountain Park, take in the waterfront at Zhanqiao Pier, and tee off at Qingdao International Golf Course.
To find ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Qingdao trip app.
Drive from Tai'an to Qingdao in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Qingdao are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. On the 19th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train back home.
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Shandong travel guide
Home of the legendary Yellow Emperor, the mythical founder of the Chinese empire, Shandong offers a whole spectrum of cultural sites combined with scenic nature. Ancient terra cotta warriors and impressive temples provide an unparalleled insight into the rich history that has unfolded here, with the UNESCO-protected birthplace of Confucius and sacred Mount Tai adding further interest to the area. With a 3,000 km (1,900 mi) long rocky coastline, the province offers great opportunities for water sports, with swimming and sailing among the best things to do in Shandong. Sampling the wine-producing region's local varieties of grape and visiting the capital city, with its 72 famous springs, also add to the experience.
