Shandong, a province in eastern China, is a beautiful land with magnificent mountains and rivers, rich and profound culture, and majestic and grand prospects.
The mountains here are as gentle and simple as moral people: Mount Tai stands towering and resolute; Laoshan Mountain stretches mistily into the distance; Yishan Mountain presents an elegant, towering, and lush green expanse; and Liangshan Mountain harbors extraordinary and wondrous sights.
The waters here are as ethereal and inclusive as a wise man: the grand Yellow River flows magnificently into the sea; the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal intertwines the past and the present over its 2,500-year history; the coastline converges numerous rivers; springs surge and bring vitality; and lakes remain tranquil and inclusive.
The culture here spans ancient times, giving birth to numerous celebrities. There is an integrated pedigree from Houli Culture to Longshan Culture. Qi-Lu Culture, Dongyi Culture, and Haidai Culture add radiance and beauty to each other. A galaxy of sages and celebrities has gathered here and kept shining.
The people here are hospitable, warmhearted, and broad-minded. The tales of the “friendship of Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya” and of the “promise of Fan Shi to Zhang Shao” have been passed down to now. Shandong people are featured with honesty, loyalty, integrity, diligence, intelligence, bravery and plainness.
As time is like a river flowing endlessly, Shandong forges ahead with unwavering development. A scroll painting of “Friendly Shandong” depicting green mountains, blue waters, and cultural prosperity unfolds gracefully from the past, through the present, and into the future.
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