Shandong Province: The Ultimate Essentials

Shandong Province serves as a cornerstone of Chinese heritage, centered on Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius. This collection highlights the UNESCO-listed architectural complex in Qufu alongside Jinan's unique karst topography at Baotu and Black Tiger Springs. The list also includes the expansive Daming Lake, the 11th-century Pizhi Pagoda at Lingyan Temple, and the memorial dedicated to the Southern Song dynasty poet-general Xin Qiji.

Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu

This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to 478 BC. It features one of China's largest ancient architectural complexes, a cemetery containing over 100,000 tombs of the Kong lineage, and the historic residence of the philosopher's direct descendants.

Daming Lake

Daming Lake is the largest lake in the city of Jinan, Shandong, China and one of city's main natural and cultural landmarks.

Baotu Spring Park

The Baotu Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring located in the city of Jinan, Shandong, China.

Baotu Spring

The Baotu Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring located in the city of Jinan, Shandong, China.

Lingyan Temple

Lingyan Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Changqing District, Jinan, Shandong Province, China, about 20 kilometres north of the city…

Pizhi Pagoda

The Pizhi Pagoda is an 11th-century Chinese pagoda located at Lingyan Temple, Changqing, near Jinan, Shandong province, China.

Xin Qiji

Xin Qiji was a Chinese calligrapher, military general, and poet during the Southern Song dynasty.

Black Tiger Spring

The Black Tiger Spring is a culturally significant artesian karst spring located in the city of Jinan, Shandong Province, China.