Zhengzhou - Tai’an - Qufu(L)

Taishan East Road - The driver will transport you from your hotel in Zhengzhou to the Train Station. Board the morning train to Tai’an, which takes approximately 3.5 hours.

Upon arrival, meet your welcoming local tour guide and travel to the Taishan Tourists Center. Take a shuttle bus to the mountain’s halfway point, Mid-Heaven Gate (Zhongtianmen), a journey of about 30 minutes.

Then, enjoy a panoramic cable-car ride to the South Heaven Gate (Nantianmen), offering breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.

Accompanied by your tour guide, explore the Jade Emperor Peak. Admire the stone tablets and inscriptions in the area. Visit the Jade Emperor Temple, built in honor of the Jade Emperor of Taoism. Discover the Bixia Temple, constructed in 1008 during the Song Dynasty. It is a masterpiece of Taoist architecture, showcasing the advanced construction techniques of ancient Chinese architecture. Gain insights into the history of Taoism in China and its influence on Chinese culture.

Savor lunch at a local restaurant. Descend from the Jade Emperor Peak to the mountain’s base. Your tour guide will escort you to Tai’an Railway Station for a 20-minute bullet train ride to your hotel in Qufu.

Qufu - Zhengzhou (B. L)

Confucius Temple - After breakfast at your hotel, visit the Temple of Confucius and witness the “Opening Gate Ceremony.”

The Temple of Confucius was initially built in 478 BC to honor Confucius. It was constructed following the specifications for imperial palaces. Explore the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, learn about the symbolic significance of the architecture, admire the statue of Confucius, and visit the stone tablets, steles, and pavilions. Discover Confucius’ life experiences and various historical and cultural items related to Confucius and his culture.

Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu - Next, visit the Kong Family Mansion. The descendants of Confucius reside here and were responsible for conducting elaborate religious ceremonies for events such as plantings, harvests, honoring the deceased, and birthdays.

Confucius’ Parents’ Cemetery - Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant and explore the Confucian Cemetery. This cemetery has served as the family graveyard for Confucius and his descendants for over two thousand years. Approximately 3,600 tombstones from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties still stand in the cemetery.

After the tour concludes, your tour guide will accompany you to Qufu Railway Station for your train back to Zhengzhou (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, your driver will meet you at Zhengzhou South Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Zhengzhou City. Alternatively, you may choose to end your tour in Qufu.

Note:
1: You will take the train independently; 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

Experience the best of Qufu and Tai’an on this two-day private tour from Zhengzhou, traveling by round-trip bullet train. Mount Tai, renowned as China’s most sacred mountain, offers remarkable historical, cultural, aesthetic, and scientific significance. Enjoy a panoramic cable car ride to the Jade Emperor Peak, and explore ancient monasteries including the Jade Emperor Temple and the Song Dynasty Bixia Temple. Spend the night in Qufu and delve into the region’s history and Confucian culture by visiting World Cultural Heritage sites such as the Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion, and Confucius Cemetery. This private tour includes an English-speaking guide, transportation fees, entrance fees, a round-trip cable car ride, a local lunch, one night’s accommodation in Qufu, and a round-trip bullet train ticket. You have the option to conclude your tour in Qufu or return to Zhengzhou.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 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.