About
Shandong is a province on the eastern coast of China, facing the Yellow Sea. It is home to more than 100 million people, so a visit here puts you among large cities, a long shoreline and a deep sense of everyday Chinese life.
What draws visitors
- Mount Tai, one of China's most sacred mountains, rising in the province and long revered as a place of pilgrimage.
- Confucius's birthplace, a link to one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history.
- The Yellow Sea coast, which gives the province its maritime character and its seaside towns.
Planning your visit
Shandong suits travellers interested in history, religion and philosophy, as well as those who want to see the coast of eastern China. Mount Tai and the sites tied to Confucius make natural anchors for a trip, with the coastline offering a change of pace. Because the province is large and populous, it rewards a focused itinerary rather than a rushed tour of many places.
If you enjoy places where ancient traditions remain part of the present, Shandong offers a chance to understand the roots of Chinese thought while seeing the modern life of one of the country's most populous regions.