Shandong, named after living in seclusion to the east of the Taihang Mountains, is the northernmost province in East China. It is the source of Chinese culture and one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation.

Dongguan has the reputation of "the hometown of Confucius and Mencius, the land of etiquette", and has a long and rich cultural heritage and rich tourism resources.

Let’s take a look at these 10 destinations you must visit when visiting Shandong.

① Mount Tai Mount Tai, also known as Mount Dai, is the famous mountain with the longest history of tourism in China. It is the first of the Five Mountains because of its majesty and is also known as the "No. 1 famous mountain in the world". The main peak, Yuhuangding, is 1,545 meters above sea level. Come here every year to see everything at once.

There is an endless stream of tourists in Shanxiao.

Mount Tai is a majestic mountain with beautiful scenery. It was regarded by the ancients as a paradise that leads directly to the throne of the emperor. It is also a resort for Buddhism and Taoism, because the temples and scenic spots of the two religions are all over the mountain. These temples and scenic spots have also become the highlights of Mount Tai.

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② Baotu Spring Baotu Spring Park is located in the bustling area of ??Jinan city center. It is known as Jinan's three major scenic spots along with Jinan Qianfo Mountain and Daming Lake.

Near Baotu Spring, there are more than 30 famous springs such as Jinxian Spring, Shuyu Spring, Xibo Spring, Liuxu Spring, Huanghua Spring, Dukang Spring and Bailong Spring, forming the Baotu Spring Group.

The south gate of the park is magnificent, graceful and luxurious. The horizontal plaque on the gate with the words "Baotu Spring" in gold on a blue background is the imperial pen of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It is known as the "first gate" of Chinese gardens.

③ Daming Lake integrates water scenery, garden landscape, and ancient buildings, and is known as "China's No. 1 Spring Lake".

As a natural lake, its water source comes from springs in the city. There is a saying that "all springs converge". It has a long history, which can be traced back to the Northern Wei Dynasty.

It is known as "one pavilion, three gardens, three floors, four temples, six islands, seven bridges and ten pavilions". There are 16 famous views of Minghu Lake to enjoy.

④ Badaguan Badaguan refers to the eight roads (now increased to ten) named after the eight passes of the Great Wall.

Because there are villas with architectural styles from more than 20 countries including Russia, Britain, France, Germany, and wheat, it is known as the "International Architecture Expo".

The Huashi Building and Princess Building in Guan Nei are the most famous, with unique architectural styles. They are also one of the must-visit places in Shandong.

⑤ May 4th Square May 4th Square, named after the May 4th Movement, is the most iconic central square in Qingdao.

The sculpture shaped like a spiral red fire wind in the middle of the square is called "The Wind of May". With this as the center, extending to the west, there is a romantic European-style music square, and to the east it stretches to the Olympic sailing venue.

⑥ The Golden Beach is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea, and its color is like gold, so it is called "Golden Beach".

It is one of the beaches with the finest sand, the largest area and the most beautiful scenery in my country. It is known as the "No. 1 Beach in Asia".

On the east side of the golden beach is a trumpet-shaped open facing the mountain. The strong sea breeze blowing from the Yellow Sea stirs up waves, and groups of small and large groups swarm onto the beach, making the narrow beach look particularly spectacular.

⑦ Confucius Temple Qufu Confucius Temple was built in 478 BC. It is a large-scale temple dedicated to Confucius. It was rebuilt on the former residence of Confucius.

It is the largest existing ancient building complex in China second only to the Forbidden City. It can be called a model of large-scale temple architecture in ancient China and is one of the three major ancient building complexes in China.

⑧ Yantai Penglai Pavilion Penglai Pavilion is located on the top of Danya Mountain. Together with Tengwang Pavilion, Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, it is also known as the four famous towers in ancient China.

Penglai Pavilion is a large-scale ancient building complex. The main pavilion is located at the top of Danya. It is the best place to watch the "mirage" strange landscape.

⑨ Furong Street Furong Street is an old street and snack street with Jinan characteristics. It is located in the center of Jinan. It is a street running from north to south. It is named after the spring on the street, Furong Spring.

In recent years, it has also become popular due to Internet celebrities, becoming a new batch of "Shandong Tourism Internet Celebrity Street", and at the same time attracting a large number of foodies to come here.

Shandong specialty 1. Zibo Zhoucun Shaobing Zhoucun Shaobing is named after it is produced in Zhoucun District, Zibo City, Shandong Province.

Originated in the Han Dynasty and developed in the late Qing Dynasty, it is one of the famous specialties of Shandong Province.

Zhoucun Shaobing is made of wheat flour, white sugar, and sesame seeds using traditional techniques.

After it is made, it is as thin as an autumn leaf and shaped like a full moon; the beads are scattered on the ground and broken into pieces, and the mouth is full of aftertaste.

2. Jinan Pingyin Rose Tea Pingyin rose is a specialty of Pingyin County, Shandong Province, and a national geographical indication product of China.

Pingyin County is rich in roses and is called the "Hometown of Roses" in the "Chinese Famous Places Dictionary".

The double red roses here not only have a long history of cultivation, but are also famous for their large, thick petals, bright colors, rich fragrance and excellent quality.

3. Texas Braised Chicken Texas Braised Chicken, also known as Texas Five-Spice Boneless Braised Chicken, is one of the famous Texas Three Treasures (braised chicken, watermelon, and golden dates).

Dezhou Braised Chicken is a traditional famous dish in Shandong, China and a classic of Shandong cuisine.

Dezhou Braised Chicken production technique is a national intangible cultural heritage.