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Newest Recommendation: Fly by SQ:  Stay at Qufu 5*Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing – Jinan,Qingdao-Beijing  Enjoy the German cuisine at Tsingtao Beer Brewery and sample freshly Take 2ways high speed train. brewed beer,  Board a gaily-painted pleasure boat to explore Jinan Moat River ,tour around the Zhaoyuan Gold Mine Museum and participate in the Gold panning activities!  Stay 2nights at Tai’an newly opened 5* Baosheng Hotel and savour the buffet dinner at hotel restaurant.  Stay 2nights at 5* Qingdao Hotel! 8 Days Best of Shandong Mount Taishan + Yantai Whale Shark Museum + Gold Panning Town + Coastal City Qingdao + Kite City of Weifang + Spring city Jinan + Confucius Hometown Qufu （CN8S-Valid for Mar 2018 onwards）

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Route Map Qufu 5* Hotel Shangri La Accommodations and meals: Day Break Lunch Dinner City Hotel Accommodation -fast 1 Lotus Lake feast Hotel buffet dinner Tai’an 2 Hotel Lingzhi Herbal meal Farmer Feast + Mt Taishan Newly Opened 5*Baosheng Hotel or Similar Pancake Tai’an

3 Hotel Confucian Cuisine In Lucai Cuisine Qufu 5* Hotel Shangri-La or Shangri-La Hotel Similar

4 5*Weifang Zhongheng Hotel Hotel Zibo Cuisine Weifang Cuisine Weifang or Similar 5 Hotel Yantai 5*Best Western or Ramada Plaza Health Meals Yantai Jiaodong Cuisine

6 Hotel Qingdao fisher German Cuisine Qingdao Cuisine 7 Hotel Qingdao Cuisine + Qingdao Qingdao 5* Sheraton Huangdao Hotel Or cuttlefish dumpling Seafood Steamboat Cuisine Similar 8 Hotel - -

Day1: SingaporeBeijing(High speed train approx 2 hours )-Jinan/cruise along the Moat River* － Tai’an(Meal on board/Lunch/Dinner) Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for the flight to coastal city-Beijing. Upon arrival, take 2-hours high-speed train to Jinan, the capital of eastern China’s Shandong province. After lunch, board a sight-seeing boat to explore Jinan’s Moat River. Jinan’s Moat River is the only river in China formed by the intersection of natural springs – Black Tiger Spring, Baotu Spring, Wulongtan and Pearl Spring. The natural springs, together with the cascading water, willow trees and pathway on the shore form an alluring

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wetland scenery as well as created a tranquil sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. Thereafter, go on a 1.5-hour car ride towards Tai’an, enjoy the buffet dinner at hotel. * If the cruise tour along the Moat River is temporary stopped, it will be replaced by cruise tour on the Daming Lake.

Qufu 5*Shangri La Hotel Tai’an Baosheng Plaza Hotel – Mixture of Traditional and Modern Luxury Hotel –Affiliated Wyndham Hotel Group

Day2: Tai’an/Dai Temple/Mt Taishan (inclusive of two-ways cable car)/Sky Street/Nantian Gate/Yuhuang Peak / Dep on 31 Mar-30 Oct: * (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, visit Dai Temple. It is the biggest and most completed ancient building, and is where the emperors in the history held the Fengshan ceremony and paid tribute to God of Mt Taishan. Continue to visit Mt Taishan. It is known as the “1st of the 5 major mountains” in China and a symbol for the China nation. It is listed with both World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Next, we will visit the Nantian Gate, Yuhuang Peak and Sky Street. After dinner, enjoy the large-scale performance which is inspired by the Mt Taishan culture and revolves around the history of Qin, Han,, Tang, Song and Qing emperors ascending the mountain to conduct the religious ritual known as “Feng Shan”. The highlight of the show is the 180° panoramic view of natural scenery as the stage combined with the modern sound, light, chorography and the team of cast to interpret the local culture and bring the audience 5000 years back in time and experience the Mt Taishan Feng Shan culture. * will be replaced by subjected to the weather condition.

Opening Ceremony of Qufui Mt.Tai Mt.Tai Ceremony

Day3: Tai’an- Qufu/ Confucius Mansion (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, take coach to Qufu . Qufu is the hometown of Confucius, an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure as well as the birthplace of Confucian studies. Visit the Confucius Mansion. The mansion is residency of the direct descendant of Confucius and the government offices. The mansion is also said to be the existing largest and oldest mansion of the feudal aristocracy, known as the "No 1 Mansion of the world".

Day4: Qufu /pening Ceremony of the Ancient City-Weifang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After breakfast, view the ceremonious opening of the ancient city’s gates. After which, transfer to Weifang, visit the Yangjiabu Kite Village to learn more on the process of how kites and Chinese woodcut paintings are made.

Day5: Weifang -Zhaoyuan Golden Panning Town /Golden Museum (inclusive a railway ride to Gold Mine) –Yantai (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) 2017/16/15/14/13/12/11/10/08 Reader's Digest Trusted Brands 2013/12/11/10 AsiaOne People's Choice Award 2006 Outstanding Branding Effort by National Association of Travel Agents Singapore 2005 SPBA Heritage Bran d Award • Asia’s Top 300 Brands 2004 Singapore's Top 100 Brands & Number 1 Online Travel Agenc y Co. Registration No.: 196700287Z

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After Breakfast, coach toward Zhaoyuan (2 hours) and visit the China Golden Museum, it consist Golden Mine, Virtual Show , which uses high technology such as sound, light, electricity, animation to create an engaging virtual experience for visitors. Next visit the Golden Museum which had the History, Culture and the knowledge like a Book of Encyclopedia. Afterward take a railway ride to explore the mystery of the Mine Zone, by using the identity of mine worker and also have an overview of how’s the gold was formed from the volcanic activity millions years ago. As well as comparing the gold mining from the Song Dynasty Era to this century. By preserving the historical relic, factory and the facilities of the past, this will show the 20 century golden production technology. Next visit the Golden Panning Town to experience the Gold Panning, Entertainment District, The God of Wealth, the rich aromatic and elegance Temple. After which, coach towards Yantai.

Experience Gold Panning Activity Cruise ride along the Jinan Moat River

Day6: Yantai/Haichang Whale Shark Museum/Changyu Wine Museum (Savour 2 types of grape wine) - Qingdao/ Tsing Tao Brewery/Little Qingdao (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Upon arrival, visit Haichang Whale Shark Museum, the first marine science and technology museum to be themed after whale sharks. The museum is divided into whale shark, shark, turtle, coral, jellyfish, tropical fish and other sections, and has China’s first high-tech 360° LED movie. Within the whale shark display area, marvel at the majestic predators of the marine realm through a 16.68m long and 5.18m tall Asia’s largest single acrylic glass. Thereafter, visit Changyu Wine Museum which traces the history of Changyu wine from 18th century up to 21st century. View the bottling process, tour the European-style underground wine storage and sample Changyu grape wines. You will also view The Grand Cellar, which is over 100 years old and is Asia’s oldest wine cellar.After which coach towards to Qingdao(3.5 hours), along the way you can enjoy the scenery of the lovely fruits garden. After arrival, go on a tour of Tsingtao Beer Brewery to sample freshly brewed beer. *Seasonal bonus for departures in April: Peony Flower viewing site subject to weather conditions.

Whale Shark Museum Yantai Fisherman’s Wharf Changyu Wine Museum

Day 7: Qingdao/Eight Passes/ Zhanqiao/Firewood Court Street/Catholic Church/May 4th Square/Music Square-Olympics Sailing Centre/Exterior of Qingdao Municipal Building/Shangdong Local Product Supermarket (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) After After breakfast, visit Eight Passes Scenic Area. Continue to tour Zhanqiao where you can experience the sea breeze on the 440m long Zhanqiao which extends to the sea. After that proceed to visit Catholic Church(exterior),it is Qingdao’s largest gothic architectural style building and a great outdoor photography site for couples taking their wedding photography.Afterward proceed to Olympic Sailing Center and May 4th Square, which used to be the venue for the 2008 Continue to Olympics. Next, visit Music Square followed by the exterior of Qingdao Municipal Building.After that proceed to a local specialty supermarket to buy some local produce. 2017/16/15/14/13/12/11/10/08 Reader's Digest Trusted Brands 2013/12/11/10 AsiaOne People's Choice Award 2006 Outstanding Branding Effort by National Association of Travel Agents Singapore 2005 SPBA Heritage Bran d Award • Asia’s Top 300 Brands 2004 Singapore's Top 100 Brands & Number 1 Online Travel Agenc y Co. Registration No.: 196700287Z

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*Seasonal bonus for departures in April: Cherry blossoms viewing in Qingdao subject to the weather conditions.

Eight Passes Bird view of Eight Passes Catholic Church

Day 8: Qingdao(high speed train approx 5 hours )-BeijingSingapore (Breakfast) In the morning, take high speed train from Qingdao to Beijing, and transfer to Beijing Airport for your flight back to Singapore.

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*Additional Package: RMB550/Adult, RMB240/Child (below 1.2m), Inclusive of:Qingdao German Municipal Building + Former Residence Memorial of Kang Youwei + Dai Temple + Night Market + Car ride view along the longest coastal bridge across the Yellow Sea

*Flower Season (for reference only, seasonal blooms are subject to weather conditions): Peony: Mid Apr-End Apr; Jasmine: End Mar-Mid Apr; Plum/Asiatic Apple/Magnolia: Mid Mar-Early Apr; Cherry: Mid Apr-Early May; Peach/Apricot: End Mar-Mid Apr; China Rose: End May-Oct

Remarks: Triple sharing room will be an additional bed, subject to limited conditions; Tour is conducted in Mandarin unless otherwise specified; Tour sequence of itinerary is subject to change. Tour groups on different flight schedule may be merged; Any extension and deviation after the tour is subject to the stipulated date stated on the air ticket prior to departure, All hotel ratings are based on local terms. If hotel is pending certification from the relevant body, we will use comparable to x star standard for your reference.In the event of discrepancy between the Chinese and English tour itineraries, please refer to the former for accuracy Edited on 28Feb 2018

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