Confucius, who lived from 551 to 479 BC was also known as Master Kong or Kongzi. He was a well-known leader in philosophy and also made many wise phrases and theories about the law, life, and the government. His social philosophy has remained central to Chinese and Asian thinking for over 2,500 years. Parents still teach children Confucian virtues and the Five Confucian Classics remain among the most widely-read books in the world.

He was in his thirties when he began to lecture on these ideas. Prior to that, feudal officials had monopolized education and schooling had been confined to the children of nobles. Confucius, however, took in students from various social classed and personally taught more than 3,000 young men were firmy excluded. He believed that teaching should be tailored to the individual student and would often give differing replies to the same question – students were instructed to "carpe diem" if they were shy and mull things over if too headstrong.

Confucius held government posts for some years, but the turmoil of the period and the constant squabbling for power frustrated him. Later in life, he traveled extensively and returned home only a few years before his death. His disciples collected his philosophy into The Analects, each section of the book begin with "Kongzi yue" known in the West as "Confucius says."

DAY2
Beijing     (B,L,D)
Today you will behold and mount the astonishing Great Wall. After lunch coach along the Sacred Way to visit the Ming Tomb. The Tomb of Ming Dynasty with 500 year history located about 50 kilometers to the north of Beijing.Enjoy a famous Peking Roast Duck Banquet in Quanjude restaurant for dinner.

DAY3
Beijing / Qufu       (B,L,D)
After breakfast, you will have a tour of Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, and sightseeing the extravagances of Chinese history in the Forbidden City--Imperial Palace. After lunch at Chinese restaurant, you visit the Summer Palace and take a boat ride on its Lake Kunming. Acrobatics show or Beijing Opera will be attended tonight.Transferred
to train station,leave for Qufu (23:43 - 08:22)

DAY4
Qufu     (L,D)
You will arrive at Qufu-the Birthplace of Confucius in the morning. Visit the magnificent Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion and Confucius Family Cemetery And some other well-preserved historical sites and relics. The city was listed by UNESCO in 1994 as the world cultural heritage. You will be transferred to your hotel after tour.

Day5
Tai'an / Beijing     ( B,L,D)
Leave Qufu for Tai'an in the morning. Arrive in Tai'an at the foot of Mount Tai, the highest mountain in Eastern China.Take cable car to the top of the mountain and have a breathtaking panoramic view. Then down the mountain by cable car for lunch and visit Dai Temple, one of three largest temples in China.The mountain was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as the world natural and cultural heritage.Leave for Beijing. (23:11 - 08:30)


DAY6
Depart Beijing  (B,L)
Sightseeing of today includes the Temple of Heaven.After lunch,transfer to the airport  fly back to sweet home.

PRIVATE TOUR INCLUDES:

1. Entrance fee as it listed.
2. Scheduled sightseeing by private air-conditioned deluxe coach with English-speaking guide service
3. Accommodations in 4/5-star deluxe hotel based on twin sharing, with daily breakfast included.
4. Transfer service RT Airport & Railway station-Hotel .
5. Train ticket for Beijing - Datong(Return)
6. Meals

TOUR NOT INCLUDES:

1. Personal expenses.
2. Tipping to tour guide and drive.
3. Excess baggage.
4. International airtickets