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Top 8 cultural & heritage things to do in Jinan

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Jinan, paced for actual seeing.

  1. 4 Hour Private Walking Tour to Daming Lake, Qushuiting Street and More, Jinan1

    1. 4 Hour Private Walking Tour to Daming Lake, Qushuiting Street and More

    · 4 hours

    On this 4 hour private walking tour in Jinan you will see the sights of the city and experience normal everyday life from up close. Enjoy views of the Daming Lake as you stroll around the bridges, gardens, courtyards and temples. Soak up the water views and hear stories of the lake. Check out the locals everyday life at the peaceful neighborhoods of Qushuiting Street, which history tracing back to the 4th century. Stroll around the Furong Ancient Street to find out all types of Jinan snacks and souvenirs. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, one way transportation fee to the attraction, and hotel pick up. It’s an easy walk with plenty of stops, ideal for a variety of fitness levels.

  2. 7-Day Private China Tour from Jinan: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai, Jinan2

    2. 7-Day Private China Tour from Jinan: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai

    · 7 days

    Travel through China for seven days of sightseeing around Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai from Jinan. You’ll travel by private air-conditioned car and plane. At each destination, a local guide meets you and takes you around the top sights. Discover the culture and history of China as you see famous sites such as: Terra-cotta Army, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square. Xi'an City Wall and check out the local muslim quarter, Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, White Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund and Xintiandi area, Cruise down the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and admiring the stunning karst peaks. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including plane tickets, cruise ticket, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Shanghai or return Jinan. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

  3. 4 Day Private Silk Road Discovery from Jinan: Xian, Dunhuang City Highlights, Jinan3

    3. 4 Day Private Silk Road Discovery from Jinan: Xian, Dunhuang City Highlights

    · 4 days

    On this ancient Silk Road cultural trip, you will experience the historical cities of Xi'an and Dunhuang from Jinan by plane. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Terra-cotta Warriors, Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool and Singing Dunes. Stroll around the Muslim Quarter in Xi'an and Shazhou night market in Dunhuang to get the overview of the local cuisine and nightlife. Explore 2000 years old Yumen Pass, Haicang City and Ruins of Han Dynasty Great Wall, admire the wisdom of ancient people. Be amazed by the natural formation of the landscape at Yadan National Geologic Park which will give you an unexpected shot. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including plane tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Dunhuang or return Jinan. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

  1. 4-Day Private Yunnan Discovery from Jinan: Kunming, Dali and Lijiang, Jinan4

    4. 4-Day Private Yunnan Discovery from Jinan: Kunming, Dali and Lijiang

    · 4 days

    On this Yunnan Discovery cultural trip, you will experience the historical cities of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang from Jinan by plane. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off famous attractions, such as Stone Forest, Guihu Park, Flower and Birds Market, Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake, Mu Palace, Lijiang Old Town, Baisha Village. In addition, explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy amazing open-air Impression Lijiang Impression Show which performances by non-professional peasant actors who are from local villages. Tour including plane/train tickets, entrance fee, lunch, show tickets, cable car round trip, English speaking tour guide and travel by air-air-conditoned private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Lijiang or return Jinan. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

  2. 4-Day Private Cultural Tour of Beijing and Xi'an from Jinan, Jinan5

    5. 4-Day Private Cultural Tour of Beijing and Xi'an from Jinan

    · 4 days

    Soak in the food, culture, history and heritage of Beijing, Xi'an on this 4 day private tour from Jinan by Plane. With a personal tour guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall at Mutianyu and Terra-cotta Warriors. Explore Beijing local Hutong allays by rickshaw and explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Enjoy delicious Peking Duck and dumpling; be amazed by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing show. In addition, your tour covers Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Drum and Bell Tower in Beijing, Xi'an City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda and Muslim quarter. Tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fee, cable car ride at Great Wall, Rickshaw Ride, lunches, train/plane tickets. You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an/Beijing or return Jinan.

  3. [Airport Transfer] Jinan Haruka Airport International Airport Jinan City Transfer High reputation for service!, Jinan6

    6. [Airport Transfer] Jinan Haruka Airport International Airport Jinan City Transfer High reputation for service!

    Beijing Fengdu International Travel Company has a 15-year history and offers legally qualified Chinese entry travel products, excellent and competitive services and prices. Welcome to the world of travel – we want you to create a better travel experience. Private one-way transfer between airport and hotel. The most convenient way to access a transfer with a legally qualified vehicle. All prices are included and there is no additional charge. The driver will pick you up at the arrival hall or at the exit of the hotel lobby with your name tab. Enjoy a reliable and hassle-free private airport transfer service • Move from airport to hotel, or move from hotel to airport • All vehicles are legal and insured • Pick-up by private car with air conditioning • Relax as the driver will help you with your luggage • 7 * 24-hour emergency Japanese customer service • Japanese customer assistant can help if trouble occurs from midnight to 12pm • 24 hours free cancellation

  4. Private Jinan Qianfo Mountain& Daming lake city tour with lunch, Jinan7

    7. Private Jinan Qianfo Mountain& Daming lake city tour with lunch

    Visit Daming Lake, relaxing yourself with the picturesque scenery it offers you the beautiful views of pavilions, buildings in willows and shades and lotus full of ponds. Visit Baotu Spring Park. The main attraction of the park is called the No.1 Spring under heaven. There are many clear and crystal spring pools and magnificent pavilions in the park. Then visit balck tiger Spring, Black Tiger Spring is one of the four spring groups in Jinan. As early as before the Jin Dynasty, Black Tiger Spring was famous for its present name. Spring water from the deep concave cave, clear water and powerful spring all year round. After lunch head to Thousand Buddha Mountain (Qianfoshan), a mountain adorned with temples, caves, pavilions, terraces, towers and Buddhas. It stands only 300 m high, should only take you about one hour to walk up and from the summit, you’ll gave a great view of the City of Springs. You won’t miss Thousand-Buddha Cliff, Xingguochan Temple.

  5. Mount Tai Private Tour from Jinan by Bullet Train with Cable Car Ride, Jinan8

    8. Mount Tai Private Tour from Jinan by Bullet Train with Cable Car Ride

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    Soak up the highlights of UNESCO-listed Mount Tai on this comprehensive private guided tour from Jinan by round-trip bullet train. Accompanied by your own tour guide, take the panoramic cable-car to the peak, admire ancient monasteries as you travel to Jade Emperor Temple, which was built in honor of the Jade Emperor of Taoism, and Song Dynasty Bixia Temple. Enjoy beautiful view of the soundings and overlook of the city. Stroll around the halls and courtyards of Dai Temple at the foot of the Mount Tai. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, transportation fee, lunch, entrance fee, cable car round trip, Jinan-Tai'an train tickets.

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