Teacher:Lily Speaker:AlbertTeacher:Lily Speaker:Albert Travelling in Shandong Contents Tai Tai mountainmountain Botu Botu spring springConfuciusConfucius Taishan Mountain in Shandong was included as "World Cultural and Natural Heritage" by UNESCO in Dec 1987.United Nations Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization联合国教科文组织Taishan Mountain locates in the east of North China Plain and the middle of Shandong province erecting from the Shandong hills.It is in Taian city.Taishan Mountain is in a superior geographic location with abundant water and thermal resources.As regard to its cultural position, it is the center of Dongyi culture. In the south foot of Taishan Mountain, there is Da Fenkou culture, and there is Longshan Culture in its north foot, it is the center of Qi and Lu. Taishan Mountain possesses the first position among the Five Famous Mountains in China. The most famous four Scenic Spots旭日东升云海玉盘晚霞夕照黄河金带Sunrises in the Eastthe sea of Cloudsthe Sunset Glowthe Golden Belt along the Yellow Rivers 泰山颂远看泰山黑乎乎上边细来下边粗有朝一日倒过来下边细来上边粗 Botu apring Centering around springs, Baotu Spring Park is a natural rock and spring garden unique in ethnic style. Baotu Spring, the best one among the famous 72 springs in Jinan, is hailed as "the first spring under the heaven", the spring water spurts out in three prongs, with water droplets falling around, just like three piles of snow, which is very spectacular. The spring water is very sweet, optimum for making tea, which is limpid in color, rich in aroma, good in taste. Sitting under the "Watching Crane Pavilion" in the east side of the spring with a cup of tea in hand, one's mind will fly faraway and hates to leave Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion are three important sites in Confucianism. They are located in Qufu, Shandong Province. Together with the Summer Palace in Beijing and the Mountain Resort of Chengde, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu is one of the three largest ancient architectural complexes in China. East of the Temple of Confucius, is the Kong Family Mansion. Kong is the family surname of Confucius and his descendants.Confucianism has had the most enduring and profound effect over Chinese culture. As time went on, Confucius became respected as a sage, and the temples to Confucius were built as a landmark for all of China. Among them, the Temple in Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, is the most famous and the largest.三孔.doc桌面\三孔.doc Travel notes1,Cold-Resistance:the altitude of Tai Mountain is 1532 meters. The temperature is sharp between the mountain foot and mountain peaks. So it is necessary to prepare for cold resistance. The thick coat is needed.2,Rain-Proof:The clouds and fogs are dense. The drizzle is always falling. So the rain gears like raincoat and umbrella is needful .3,Be careful: some section of road is slippery, be careful when climbing the mountains. •1,This trip will take you seven days in Shandong. Take enough clothes and money.•2,2500RMB for one person.•3,The children under 1.2 meters can have half price. Old people can have half price if they have old card. •4,Obey the arrangement of travel agency. 。