Shandong, China

Why go


• Taoism capital of China at the town of Penglai
• The world-renowned Tsingtao beer
• World Heritage Sites such as the “sacred mountain” of Tai Shan
• Temple and cemetery of Confucius


What you need to know


Climate: Subtropical
Capital: Jinan
Dialects: Ji Lu, Zhongyuan, Qingdao
Area: 156,700 sq km
Population: 91,800,000
Density: 586/sq km
Major ethnic groups: Han (99.3%), Hui (0.6%)


Did you know that…Chinese philosopher Confucius was laid to rest in Shandong, where a temple in his honor can also be found?


Where to stay


To find the best hotels in Shandong see the Visiting China special feature on Shandong Hotels.