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Shandong, a northeastern province of China with an area of 153,000 square km and a
population of approximately 90 million, is an important cultural and economic center for
the Chinese mainland. It was also the birthplace of the greatest philosopher and educator
in China--Confucius, whose philosophy and mottoes, for over two thousand years, have
exerted indelible impact on the people of China. Shandong is full of interesting sights and customs, both Chinese and foreign
influenced, that have inspired artists and thinkers for many centuries. From Qufu, the hometown of
Confucius, to the revered Mount
Tai and the beaches of German influenced Qingdao, Shandong provides a
variety of activities for any traveler. The minute you set foot in Shandong, you will be impressed by its unique folk customs.
Considered different from most other provincial people, who are branded as being shrewd,
Shandong people are characterized by their generosity and unsophisticatedness, making
them, it is said, warm and friendly. |
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