11 Incredible Places in Shandong, China — From Confucius to a Lost Fleet

What are some must-see sights in Shandong? This episode takes you to 11 major attractions in Shandong, from Baotu Spring in Jinan and Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao to Liugong Island and Mount Tai in Weihai, exploring the culture of Confucius, the history of the Beiyang Fleet, and the human stories of the Qilu region along the way.

The journey begins with the sound of Baotu Spring, followed by a climb up Thousand Buddha Mountain for a panoramic view of Jinan, and then a visit to the ancient city of Qingzhou to explore the traces of time left by the ancient streets and Buddha statues. Along the coast, we arrive at Laoshan Mountain and Penglai Pavilion to learn about Taoist culture, the legends of the Eight Immortals, and the story of Qi Jiguang.

The shimmering waters of Weishan Lake hold memories of the Railway Guerrilla; behind the lights of the ancient city of Taierzhuang lies the history of war and reconstruction. Arriving at Liugong Island, we look back on the First Sino-Japanese War and the Beiyang Fleet, feeling the weight of this history.
Finally, step into Nishan Sacred Land to learn about Confucius's thoughts and Confucian culture; at the mouth of the Yellow River, watch the confluence of the river and the sea, and flocks of birds in the wetlands; then climb Mount Tai to wait for the first rays of dawn above the sea of clouds.

00:00 Opening | From Shandong Scenery to History
01:36 11th Place: Baotu Spring | Memories of Life in Jinan, the City of Springs
06:27 10th Place: Thousand Buddha Mountain | A Thousand Years of Stone Buddhas and the City
11:07 9th Place: Qingzhou Ancient City | The Beauty of Ancient Streets and Qingzhou Buddhist Statues
17:10 8th Place: Laoshan Mountain | Taoist Stories Between Mountains and Sea
22:38 7th Place: Penglai Pavilion | Legend of the Eight Immortals and the Story of Qi Jiguang
29:34 6th Place: Weishan Lake | The Lake Scenery and Memories of the Railway Guerrilla
35:15 5th Place: Taierzhuang Ancient City | War, Reconstruction and the Grand Canal at Night
42:05 4th Place: Liugong Island | The First Sino-Japanese War and the Beiyang Fleet
52:49 3rd Place: Nishan Sacred Land | Confucius and Confucian Culture
59:50 2nd Place: Yellow River Estuary | River-Sea Confluence and Wetland Ecology
01:06:26 Rank 1: Mount Tai | Climbing, Fengshan Ceremony, and Sea of Clouds and Sunrise
01:11:19 Trip Review | The History and Emotions Behind Shandong's Scenery
01:15:25 End of video | Share your most touching tourist attraction.