Shandong | The land of legend

Welcome to Shandong！

Sittings on China’s eastern coast, nestled between the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, Shandong really is the stuff of legends. Whether you’re after ancient history, cultural discovery or seafood by the seaside, this remarkable province has got you covered.

Natural Allure

The Yellow River flows into the sea from the Shandong Peninsula, while the province’s flat heartlands are dotted with epic masses of granite such as Mount Tai, one of China’s most climbed mountains. From hiking up steep trails to water sports in breezy Qingdao, home of the 2008 Olympic sailing regatta, Shandong truly is a natural playground waiting to be explored.

Shandong’s Famous Figures

Confucius was born here and grew up to develop a philosophy of virtue and ethics that has shaped Chinese culture and society for over two thousand years. Wang Xizhi, China’s most revered calligrapher and Sun Tzu, the legendary military strategist and author of The Art of War, are both sons of Shandong. And in the present, Mo Yan, a Shandong writer, became the first-ever Chinese Nobel laureate for literature in 2012.

Modern Shandong: A Diverse and Dynamic Province

Home to the third largest economy in China, the province fizzes with energy as high-speed trains rocket between most major towns and cities. Its capital Jinan, the City of Springs, is a confident, fast-moving metropolis, while the lively buzz in seaside Qingdao ranks the city among the best places to live in China, attracting high-flyers as it emerges as a leading tech and business hub.