Zhengzhou - Tai’an - Qufu(L)

Taishan East Road - Your driver will transfer you from your hotel in Zhengzhou to the Train Station. Take the morning train to Tai’an (3.5 hours).

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.

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. 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.

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 - Zhengzhou (B. L)

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

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.

Confucius’ Parents’ Cemetery - Enjoy a lunch in the nearby 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.

After the tour finished, your tour guide will take you to Qufu Railway Station for your train back to Zhengzhou (approx. 3 hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Zhengzhou South Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Zhengzhou City. You also can choose to finish your tour in Qufu.

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

• Round-trip train tickets included
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
• Expertise of a professional guide
• Exclusive experience with a private tour
• Two included meals: lunch (twice) and breakfast
• Comfortable overnight accommodation in a standard twin room
• Complimentary bottled water
• Meals according to the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Scenic cable car round trip
• All entrance fees covered

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

Explore the notable sites of Qufu and Tai’an on this personalized two-day excursion from Zhengzhou, which includes back-and-forth bullet train transportation. China’s most renowned sacred mountain, Mount Tai, offers unique historical, cultural, aesthetic, and scientific aspects. Take a scenic cable car journey to the Jade Emperor Peak, marvel at ancient monasteries on your way to the Jade Emperor Temple, Bixia Temple of the Song Dynasty, and more. Spend the night in Qufu, delve into the area’s history and Confucius culture as you visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Temple of Confucius, the Confucius Family Mansion, and the Confucius Cemetery. This private tour package includes an English-speaking guide, transport costs, entry fees, a round trip on the cable car, local meals, accommodation in Qufu for one night, and a round trip bullet train journey. You have the option to conclude your tour in Qufu or return to Zhengzhou.

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.