Introduction of Shandong
Shandong is a coastal province of eastern People’s Republic of China, with coastline as long as 3000 km. Shandong’s name literally means “east of mountain”, which refers to the province is located in the east of Taihang Mountains. The center of the province also owns lots of mountainous, including the Taishan Mountain, Lushan Mountain and Mengshan Mountain. Shandong borders the Bohai Bay to the north, Hebei to the northwest, Henan to the west, Jiangsu to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the southeast. It also shares a very short border with Anhui, between Henan and Jiangsu.
 Shandong has a temperate climate, with moist summers and cold winters. Average temperatures are -5 - 1 °C in January and 24 - 28 °C in July. Annual precipitation is 550 - 950 mm.
Shandong, with a history of more than 5,000 years, is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Confucianism, founded by Confucius -- the great thinker and educator in China, is the pillar of traditional Chinese culture and has exerted great influence in the world.
Jinan – the capital of Shandong Province, is one of China’s most famous historical and cultural cities. Because of the numerous natural springs, it’s named as “Spring City”.
The major historical sites and scenic spots in the Shandong Province include: the inscriptions on clay pots unearthed -- the earliest Chinese written language; the ruins of ancient Longshan City -- the earliest city in China; portions of the Great Wall built during the Qi Period -- the most ancient great wall of the country; the Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion and Confucius Cemetery in Qufu; Mount Taishan; Mt. Laoshan; the seaside of the Jiaodong Peninsula; etc. In 1987 and 1994, Mount Taishan, the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Confucius Mansion were listed as the China’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO. |
