2-Day Zhengzhou Bullet Train Trip to Qufu and Mount Tai with Accommodation

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See the highlights of Qufu and Tai’an on this 2 day private tour from Zhengzhou by round-trip bullet train. Mount Tai is the most famous sacred mountain of China, with exceptional historic, cultural, aesthetic and scientific value. Take the panoramic cable car up to the Jade Emperor Peak, admire ancient monasteries as you travel to Jade Emperor Temple, Song Dynasty Bixia Temple and more.Stay overnight in Qufu, learn about the the history of the region and Confucius culture as you visit the World Cultural Heritage sites including Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, transportation fee, entrance fee, cable car round trip, local lunch, one night accommodation in Qufu and round trip bullet train ride. You can choose to finish your tour in Qufu or back to Zhengzhou

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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Zhengzhou, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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See the highlights of Qufu and Tai’an on this 2 day private tour from Zhengzhou by round-trip bullet train. Mount Tai is the most famous sacred mountain of China, with exceptional historic, cultural, aesthetic and scientific value. Take the panoramic cable car up to the Jade Emperor Peak, admire ancient monasteries as you travel to Jade Emperor Temple, Song Dynasty Bixia Temple and more.Stay overnight in Qufu, learn about the the history of the region and Confucius culture as you visit the World Cultural Heritage sites including Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, transportation fee, entrance fee, cable car round trip, local lunch, one night accommodation in Qufu and round trip bullet train ride. You can choose to finish your tour in Qufu or back to Zhengzhou

Itinerary

Day 1: Zhengzhou – Tai’an – Qufu(L)

Stop At: Taishan East Road, Front of Tai Mountain, Taishan District, Tai’an 271001 China
Your driver will transfer you from your hotel in Zhengzhou to the Train Station. Take the morning train to Tai’an(3.5 hours.)

Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, travel to Taishan Tourists Center, take the shuttle bus to halfway point on the mountain – Mid-Heaven Gate (Zhongtianmen) which takes about 30 minutes.

Then take the panoramic cable-car to the South Heaven Gate (Nantianmen), which brings you an amazing view of the nearby rolling peaks.

Accompanied by your tour guide, stroll around the Jade Emperor Peak. Admire the stone tablets and inscriptions in the area. Walk to Jade Emperor Temple, which was built in honor of the Jade Emperor of Taoism. Explore the Bixia Temple which was built at the year of 1008 during the Song Dynasty. It is the one of the masterpieces among Taoist buildings and represents the high constructing level of ancient Chinese architecture. Gain insight history of Taoism in China and its influence of Chinese culture. 

Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Descending from the Jade Emperor Peak to the foot of the mountain.  Your tour guide will take you to Tai’an Railway Station, take the 20 minutes bullet train ride to your hotel in Qufu. 

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Confucius Temple, Shendao Road, Qufu 273100 China
Your driver will transfer you from your hotel in Zhengzhou to the Train Station. Take the morning train to Tai’an(3.5 hours.)

Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, travel to Taishan Tourists Center, take the shuttle bus to halfway point on the mountain – Mid-Heaven Gate (Zhongtianmen) which takes about 30 minutes.

Then take the panoramic cable-car to the South Heaven Gate (Nantianmen), which brings you an amazing view of the nearby rolling peaks.

Accompanied by your tour guide, stroll around the Jade Emperor Peak. Admire the stone tablets and inscriptions in the area. Walk to Jade Emperor Temple, which was built in honor of the Jade Emperor of Taoism. Explore the Bixia Temple which was built at the year of 1008 during the Song Dynasty. It is the one of the masterpieces among Taoist buildings and represents the high constructing level of ancient Chinese architecture. Gain insight history of Taoism in China and its influence of Chinese culture. 

Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Descending from the Jade Emperor Peak to the foot of the mountain.  Your tour guide will take you to Tai’an Railway Station, take the 20 minutes bullet train ride to your hotel in Qufu. 

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu, Within the city, Qufu 273100 China
Next, explore the Kong Family Mansion. The descendants of Confucius live here and they were in charge of conducting elaborate religious ceremonies on occasions such as plantings, harvests, honoring the dead, and birthdays. 

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Qufu-zhengzhou

Stop At: Confucius Temple, Shendao Road, Qufu 273100 China
Enjoy a lunch in the near by restaurant, explore the Confucian Cemetery. Confucian Cemetery has served as the family graveyard of Confucius and his descendants for more than two thousand years. There are about 3,600 tombstones dating from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties still standing in the cemetery.

After the tour finished, your tour guide will take you to Qufu Railway Station for your train back to Zhengzhou (approx. 3 hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Zhengzhou South Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Zhengzhou City. You also can choose to finish your tour in Qufu.

Note:
1: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Tai’an

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.



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