Kong Family Mansion in Qufu City, Shandong Province

Shandong: 120,000 free tickets

Located at the lower reaches of the Yellow River and extending out to sea with the Shandong Peninsula, Shandong Province has a rich cultural heritage.

The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion in Qufu and Mount Tai, the sacred mountain in Tai'an all add to the area's history and charm. Due to its coastal position and mild climate, Qingdao, Yantai and Weihai enjoy the fame of being the most livable cites in China.

In order to attract people to the province, Shandong Tourism Bureau has issued 120,000 free tickets to famous scenic spots. Travelers can get the tickets from most major hotels, shopping malls and restaurants in the area.

The promotion began on January 1 and will run until February 28 with a series of colorful activities such as wine tasting, traditional galas, wushu performances and the traditional rite of fengshan (offerings to heaven) at Mount Tai.