CHINA: QINGDAO - QUFU - MOUNT TAI - JINAN | SHANDONG AIRLINES

- Tour leader welcomes guests at Tan Son Nhat airport to check in for the flight SC4646 SGN – TAO 01:30 - 07:40 to Qingdao (Light meal on board).

- Upon arrival in Qingdao, the group completes entry procedures, the local tour guide welcomes the group, and then takes the group to visit May Fourth Square. It is a coastal square located in the newly built central business district in the east of Qingdao city in the late 1990s, highlighted by the famous sculpture "May Wind". The square is named "May Fourth" to commemorate the May Fourth Movement, when students stood up to defend Qingdao's sovereignty with patriotic spirit. Olympic Sailing Center, As the venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic sailing events, the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center not only holds international sports significance but also becomes a modern symbol of this coastal city.

- The group has lunch at a local restaurant.

- Guests visit Dabaodao Cultural District - a meticulously restored old quarter that gathers a series of art shops, cafes, theaters, and cultural spaces imbued with the breath of old Qingdao. The district is famous for Zhongshan Road, the oldest and most bustling commercial street, highlighted by European architecture, with St. Michael's Church as a typical piece of architecture. Guests enjoy an afternoon tea in this district.

- Afterward, the group moves to visit Tai Dong Pedestrian Street, which is one of the most bustling local commercial areas, bringing together shopping, cuisine, and entertainment. The atmosphere is lively and crowded, very suitable for visitors to experience the local lifestyle of Qingdao.

- The group has dinner, then moves to the hotel to check in and rest. Overnight in Qingdao.

- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. The group departs to visit Zhan Qiao Pier (Qingdao Zhanqiao) – a stunning check-in spot where visitors can view seagulls.

- Afterward, the group continues to move to Shazikou beach, where colorful houses facing the beach provide an ideal photo location.

- The group visits the Qingdao Beer Museum (including beer tasting), the birthplace of the famous century-old beer brand. Visitors will learn about the production process, admire vintage memorabilia, and enjoy a refreshing glass of fresh draft beer right at the factory – an unforgettable experience in this city of rich aromas.

- The group continues to visit Longjiang Road – which impresses with colorful and creative murals along both sides of the street. The paintings are inspired by cartoons, comics, and daily life, creating a youthful, vibrant, and very photogenic space.

- The group has lunch, then departs for Weifang to visit Yangjiabu Folk Culture Village, one of China's famous folk art villages with a history of over 600 years. This place is famous for Yangjiabu woodblock New Year prints and traditional kite-making art. During the visit, tourists can learn about the New Year print-making process and explore the unique local folk culture.

- The group has free time to explore the Taihuacheng Food Street area and enjoy local dishes.

- The group has dinner, then returns to the hotel to rest. Overnight in Weifang.

- After breakfast, the group checks out of the hotel. The tour guide and vehicle take the group to Zibo.

- The group visits Haidailou Library – known as the most beautiful library in China. Located in the middle of Qisheng Lake, the entire building is elegantly designed, filled with the aroma of books and an academic spirit, making anyone who sets foot here feel relaxed and captivated.

- The group visits the Badaju Food Street: Located in Zibo City, Shandong Province, this is a famous and highly popular food market in recent years. It gathers many local specialty dishes imbued with the local lifestyle atmosphere, making it an ideal spot to enjoy Shandong cuisine and experience local food culture.

- The group has lunch at a local restaurant.

- Afterward, the group travels to Jinan and continues to visit Motquan Spring – one of the beautiful and serene springs of Jinan, prominent for its crystal-clear water and ancient ambiance.

- The group visits Mingshui Ancient City – an old town steeped in Shandong culture, featuring peaceful alleys, traditional shops, and landscapes recreating ancient life. It is known as “half mortal fireworks, half poetry and painting dreamscape,” accurately recreating the space that the female poet Li Qingzhao was once so infatuated with that she “lost her way and did not want to return.” The area is built along natural streams, harmoniously combining the poetic charm of a Jiangnan water town with the clear, lively characteristics typical of the spring city of Jinan.

- The group has dinner, then enjoys a special show (Note: outdoor shows depend on weather conditions.)

- Drone light show – a modern light stage where hundreds of drones combine to create unique effects and images against the night sky.

- Quanxiu Show – a special art program recreating the spring culture and the story of Jinan city.

- Afterward, the group transfers to the hotel to check in and rest. Overnight in Jinan.

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel, then the group begins the journey to conquer Mount Taishan: Located in Shandong Province (China), revered as Dongyue Dazun, the most sacred mountain among the Five Great Mountains of China, and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- The group travels by round-trip cable car, slowly crossing the lush green pine forest, admiring the panoramic view of the majestic mountains half-hidden in drifting white clouds.

- Peach Blossom Origin: A peaceful natural scenic area at the foot of Mount Taishan, notable for its lush green mountains, quiet atmosphere, and poetic scenery.

- Visit Nantianmen (South Heavenly Gate) – considered the "gateway to heaven", where heaven and earth meet, between the vastness of nature and human piety.

- Visit Tianjie Street – a small street located on the mountain peak, where shops, shrines, and ancient tiled roofs intertwine, creating a sacred yet intimate space.

- The group has lunch, then visits Jade Emperor Peak – the highest point of Mount Taishan, where the temple worshiping Heaven is located. From here, casting your eyes into the distance, guests will see rolling seas of clouds, fully feeling the majestic and sacred beauty of heaven and earth – a place where ancient emperors used to ascend to offer sacrifices and pray for blessings for the nation.

- Ending the tour, the group descends the mountain by cable car and returns to downtown Tai'an.

- Guests move to visit and shop at Wanda Plaza Tai'an food street, freely enjoying dishes with distinctive local flavors. The group has dinner at their own expense here.

- At the scheduled time, the group transfers back to the hotel to rest. Overnight in Tai'an.

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel. The group travels to Qufu to visit Nishan Sacred Land – a complex of sacred relics. Legend has it that more than 2,500 years ago, Confucius was born here. Nishan has left its name for thousands of years thanks to him, and today it is honored as Nishan Sacred Land. Visitors will have a feeling of "dialogue" with Confucius through every detail. At the Seventy-Two Sages Gallery, learn the spirit of respecting teachers and valuing morality, and enjoy traditional music with drums, zithers, xiao, and flutes. At the five halls of "Benevolence – Righteousness – Propriety – Wisdom – Trust", read the "Analects", calm your mind, and experience a Spring and Autumn period classroom like in ancient times.

- The group has lunch at a restaurant and continues to visit the Grand Hall – an ancient educational center that trained wise scholars and preserves many Confucian cultural values.

- Afterwards, the group visits the Confucius Statue – an important highlight where guests can learn more about the life, ideology, and profound influence of Confucius on East Asian culture. The group moves back to Tai'an.

- The group has dinner at a local restaurant. Then, move to the hotel to check in and rest. Overnight in Tai'an.

- Guests have breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out procedures. Depart for Jinan, along the way the group visits Black Tiger Spring – one of the most famous springs in Jinan, considered the symbol of the “City of Springs”. Water from deep underground gushes out through three stone mouths shaped like tiger heads, creating an echo resembling a tiger's roar – which is also the origin of the name “Black Tiger Spring”.

- The group has lunch, then departs for Qushuiting Street located in the historic old town center of Jinan, a famous historic street with spring water landscapes. The street is built along a clear stream with weeping willows on both sides, still retaining the traditional residential architecture of Jinan, likened to “every household has a spring, every doorway has a willow”, ideal for walking and taking photos.

- Afterwards, the group visits Kuanhouli street, a cultural and commercial district renovated from an old neighborhood. The architecture strongly reflects old Jinan characteristics, harmoniously combining with modern design styles. This place gathers many specialty dishes of Jinan and Shandong, local restaurants, cafes, and creative shops.

- Guests continue to visit Daming Lake – a green gem in the heart of the city, where the water surface reflects graceful weeping willows and ancient stone bridges. This is also a romantic rendezvous spot, associated with many legends of Chinese literati. Daming Lake is not only beautiful in scenery, but also associated with the romantic legend between Xia Yuhe and Emperor Kangxi, once featured in the famous TV series My Fair Princess. (In March-April, guests have the opportunity to admire the blooming Magnolia flowers around the lake – an ideal time to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery).

- Afterwards, the group transfers to the airport to complete procedures for flight SC8073 TNA – SGN 20:35 – 00:30+1 back to Ho Chi Minh City. (light meal on the plane)

- Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour guide bids farewell to the group. See you again.