Beijing - Tai’an - Qufu(L)

Beijing South Railway Station - Your driver will transfer you from your hotel to the Train Station. Take the morning train to Tai’an(2 hours.)

Mount Tai - Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, travel to Taishan Tourists Center, take the shuttle bus to halfway point on the mountain - Mid-Heaven Gate (Zhongtianmen) which takes about 30 minutes. Then take the panoramic cable-car to the South Heaven Gate (Nantianmen), which brings you an amazing view of the nearby rolling peaks.

Yuhuang Top - Accompanied by your tour guide, stroll around the Jade Emperor Peak. Admire the stone tablets and inscriptions in the area. Walk to Jade Emperor Temple, which was built in honor of the Jade Emperor of Taoism.

Bixia Temple - Explore the Bixia Temple which was built at the year of 1008 during the Song Dynasty. It is the one of the masterpieces among Taoist buildings and represents the high constructing level of ancient Chinese architecture. Gain insight history of Taoism in China and its influence of Chinese culture.

Qufu - Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Descending from the Jade Emperor Peak to the foot of the mountain. Your tour guide will take you to Tai’an Railway Station, take the 20 minutes bullet train ride to your hotel in Qufu.

Qufu - Beijing (B. L)

Confucius Temple - After breakfast in your hotel, travel to the Temple of Confucius and watch the “Opening Gate Ceremony”.

Qufu Dacheng Hall - Temple of Confucius was first built in 478BC to commemorate Confucius. The temple was built according to the specification for imperial palaces. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, learn about the symbolic significance of the architecture, admire the statue of Confucius, pay a visit to the stone tablets, steles and pavilions, discover Confucius’ life experience, and many other historic and cultural items related to Confucius and Confucius culture.

Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu - Next, explore the Kong Family Mansion. The descendants of Confucius live here and they were in charge of conducting elaborate religious ceremonies on occasions such as plantings, harvests, honoring the dead, and birthdays.

Kong Forest - Enjoy a lunch in the near by restaurant, explore the Confucian Cemetery. Confucian Cemetery has served as the family graveyard of Confucius and his descendants for more than two thousand years. There are about 3,600 tombstones dating from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties still standing in the cemetery.

Beijing South Railway Station - After the tour finished, your tour guide will take you to Qufu Railway Station for your train back to Beijing (approx. 2.5 hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Beijing South Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing City.

Note:
1: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Tai’an

• Overnight accommodation in a standard twin room
• Professional guide for personalized experience
• Complimentary bottled water to keep you hydrated
• Inclusive of meals as per itinerary
• Round-trip cable car ride for spectacular views
• Train tickets included for your convenience
• Entrance fees covered to all scheduled attractions
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off within the specified area

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Single supplement charge of accommodation
• Gratuities

See the highlights of Qufu and Tai’an\non this 2 day private tour from\nBeijing by round-trip bullet train. Mount Tai is the most famous sacred mountain of China, with exceptional historic, cultural, aesthetic and scientific value. Take the panoramic cable car up to the Jade Emperor Peak,\nadmire ancient monasteries as you travel to\nJade Emperor Temple, Song Dynasty\nBixia Temple and more.Stay overnight in\nQufu, learn about the\nthe history of the region and Confucius culture\nas you visit the World Cultural Heritage sites including Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery. This\nprivate tour including English speaking tour guide, transportation fee, entrance fee, cable car round trip, local lunch, one night accommodation in Qufu and round trip bullet train ride.

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Overnight accommodation of standard twin room (two beds), based on twin share. Single supplement will be informed and charged if you ask for single occupancy
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.