2-Day Bullet Train Trip to Jinan and Qufu from Beijing

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join this 2 day private tour to travel from Beijing to Jinan and Qufu by bullet train. Jinan is regarded as the City of Spring. Stop by some of Jinan’s most famous natural sites as you explore Baotu Spring and Daming Lake. While, Qufu City is known as the hometown of Confucius. Learn about the the history of the region and Confucius culture from your local guide as you visit the World Cultural Heritage sites including Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery. This private 2 day tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, local lunch and bullet train ride. Please book your own hotel in Jinan.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Bottled water
Professional guide
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
Train Tickets
Accommodation in Jinan
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free pick up including hotels in Beijing within the 5th ring road, if your hotel is out of the city, will have extra cost, you also can travel into city to meet your tour guide

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Beijing - Jinan (L)

    4 stops
  • 1
    Beijing South Railway Station

    Your driver will take you from Beijing city hotels lobby to the Beijing South Railway Station. Take the morning train to Jinan (about 2 hours). Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, you will be transferred to Baotu Spring directly.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Baotu Spring Park

    According to experts' research, Baotu Spring has a history of 3,543 years, dating back to the Shang Dynasty (16th –11th BC). The spring retains its temperature at 18 degree Celsius (64.4 degree Fahrenheit) all year round. Stroll around the pavilions and courtyards in the park, listen as your knowledgeable guide offers an interesting introduction to the park’s history. 

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Move on to Furong Ancient Street where merchants have conducted business for over 2,000 years.There was a broad mix of shops and eateries. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the nearby restaurant. 

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Daming Lake

    Next, heading to Daming Lake. Daming Lake is a large natural lake formed from a number of springs. The lake is surrounded by a park with an ensemble of historical buildings, including pavilions, temples, gardens, bridges, etc. Over the centuries, Daming Lake has inspired many poets, painters, calligraphers, and scholars. Spend some leisure time here to enjoy the peaceful park.  Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel in Jinan( Booked on your own)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Jinan - Qufu - Beijing (L)

    5 stops
  • 5
    Confucius Temple

    Your tour guide will pick you up from your Jinan Hotel's lobby, then take a 40 minutes bullet train ride to Qufu.  Your first stop is the Temple of Confucius which was first built in 478BC to commemorate Confucius. The temple has been reconstructed over the centuries. More than 300 buildings erected through the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. 

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

     Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, learn about the symbolic significance of the architecture,  admire the statue of Confucius, pay a visit to the stone tablets, steles and pavilions, discover Confucius' life experience, and many other historic and cultural items related to Confucius and Confucius culture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Kong Mansion

    Then, walk through the small market continue to 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. 

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Kong Forest

    After lunch, you will visit the Confucian Cemetery which served as the family graveyard of Confucius and his descendants for more than two thousand years. It is the largest, oldest, and best-preserved single-family cemetery in China. 

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Beijing South Railway Station

    Finally, your tour guide will take you to Qufu Railway Station for your train back to Beijing (approx. 2.5 hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Beijing South Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing City. (Booked on your own)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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