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Province in East China
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Shandong (山东 Shāndōng) is a province in China, historically known as Qilu (齐鲁 Qílǔ) and associated with the philosopher Confucius.
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By bus
Long-distance buses are another useful way to travel around Shandong, especially for reaching smaller cities and towns that are not conveniently connected by high-speed rail.
Shandong's major cities are connected by high-speed and conventional rail services.
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the capital
a small commercial town in southwestern Shandong
transportation hub city in northwestern Shandong
a coastal wetland city in the northern part of Shandong Province
Heze (菏泽, Hézé) is a city in Shandong. It is an off-the-beaten track destination, where foreigners are an extreme rarity.
Jining (济宁 Jìníng) is a city in the southwest of Shandong Province, at the northern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Jining has rich history and cultural traditions.
Laixi (莱西, Láixī) is a city in coastal Shandong, offering a unique blend of urban development and natural beauty. Located in the heart of Shandong Province, it is surrounded by the bustling cities of Qingdao, Laiyang, Yantai, and Weihai, making it an ideal gateway for exploring the region.
Laiyang is a city in coastal Shandong. Laiyang is located in the middle of Shandong Peninsula.
Linyi (临沂 Línyí) is a city in southeastern Shandong province, China, with a long history. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization.
Qingzhou (青州, Qīngzhōu) is a city in Shandong Province in Eastern China. In China, this city is mostly famous for being surrounded by beautiful (and typically "Chinese-looking") mountains, including Tou Shan (Camel Mountain) and Yunmen Shan (Cloud Gate Mountain), which includes an ancient collection of Buddhist grottoes under national protection.
or Tsingtao the largest city, former German concession, home of Tsingtao Brewery
the birthplace of Confucius
seaport city south of Qingdao
Shanxian is in Shandong Province, China.
a town established because of Mt. Tai
Weifang (潍坊; Wéifāng) is a city in Shandong Province. Modern and new but still retaining its old-school charm, Weifang is a unique place to witness the "real China" (or the new China) where the past meets the future in an endless array of complete contradiction and awe-inspiring moments that truly is the essence of the People's Republic of China.
or Port Edward a seaside resort at the eastern end of the peninsula. Formerly, a British naval base.
or Chipoo, holiday city with beaches
Zibo (淄博 Zībó) is a city of 4.7 million people (2020) in Shandong. It is a manufacturing center, particularly of ceramics.
Zaozhuang(枣庄 Zǎozhuāng) is a city in southern Shandong Province. Zaozhuang is famous for its history of "railway guerrillas" and "Taierzhuang Battle".So there are two tourist attractions set up: "Railway Guerrilla Memorial Park" and "Taierzhuang War Memorial Hall", where you can learn about the relevant history of Zaozhuang.
home to the largest dinosaur museum in northern China
the birthplace of Mencius
Mount Tai (泰山 Tài Shān) is a sacred mountain in Shandong, China, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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