Cross the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge and experience the infinite charm of the third longest sea-crossing bridge in the world. Visit the undersea tunnel and move forward together with marine life. Head to St. Michael’s Church, which is the only consecrated church in China. Its Gothic architectural style makes it more graceful and mysterious. Tour Badaguan, known as the “Museum of International Architecture”, and meet with the “Wind of May” at the May 4th Square.

Head to Liugong Island Scenic Area, where there are shady trees and wildflowers everywhere. It is an important node of ancient coastal defense and has a profound historical and cultural heritage. Visit Huoju 8th Street, where the blue sea and the lively street views are perfectly integrated, making people reluctant to leave. Then go to Yangma Island and experience the thrill of galloping horses.

Visit Yantai Golden Beach. The fine sand sparkles with golden light under the sunshine, which is truly beautiful and charming. Then head to Penglai to visit Penglai Pavilion, a 5A-level scenic area. The beautiful scene where the sea merges with the sky, the ethereal mirage and the ancient legend of the Eight Immortals all add a mysterious and beautiful veil to Penglai Pavilion.

Arrive in Qufu, the hometown of the sage Confucius and the symbolic place of Confucian culture. The decoration style of the Confucius Mansion here combines the essence of ancient architecture. All kinds of murals, beams and columns inside have their own characteristics, showing solemnity and dignity. Tour the Confucius Cemetery, which is one of the family cemeteries with the longest continuous history in the world, and a thick and solemn cultural atmosphere lingers there.

Climb Mount Tai, the first of the Five Great Mountains. It is closely linked to the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization and is the spiritual homeland of the Chinese nation. Pass through the lofty South Heavenly Gate, where there are strange peaks and rocks, and the pine forests reach up to the sky. Reach the Jade Emperor Peak. At the top of Mount Tai, surrounded by clouds and mist, it is tall, majestic and magnificent, with the grandeur of “All the other mountains seem dwarfed”.

Arrive in Jinan, the City of Springs. Admire Baotu Spring, the “Number One Spring under Heaven”. The spring water keeps gushing out continuously, with rippling blue waves. Tour Five-Dragon Pool Park, an oasis in the city, where there are pavilions, terraces and towers, and the sound of flowing water can be heard. Walk slowly along the time-honored Qushuiting Street and experience the changes of the years and history.

Visit Yuntaishan, a 5A level scenic area. Appreciate the charm of the Danxia landform in the north at Hongshixia. Gradually encounter various waterfalls at Tanpuxia. Climb to the peak and experience the landscape like an ink painting with overlapping peaks. Arrive in Luoyang. Take a night tour of Luoyi Ancient City, which is brightly lit and has unique features. Every tile and brick is telling stories of the past.

Visit the Longmen Grottoes, which ranks first among the Four Famous Grottoes in China. It houses 100,000 statues and more than 2,000 inscriptions on tablets, possessing extremely high historical and cultural value. The carving of each Buddha statue in the Longmen Grottoes is so vivid that it seems as if you could travel through time and touch the vicissitudes and glories of thousands of years.

Visit the Song Dynasty Martial Arts City full of martial arts feelings. The fierce sword fights and martial arts battles will surely feast your eyes. Tour the Bianliang Xiaosong City, the “reception hall for people in Kaifeng”, where various characteristic architectures and classic cuisines will bring a perfect ending to your trip. After the tour, we will see you off at the airport one by one according to your flight schedules and conclude this pleasant trip to Shandong and Henan!