Shandong, with a history of more than 5000 years, is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong is also blessed with beautiful landscapes. The most famous scenic spots are Mt. Taishan, Mt. Laoshan and the seaside of the Jiaodong peninsula. In 1987 and 1994, Mt. Taishan, the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Confucius Mansion in Qufu were inscribed on the China World Cultural and Natural Heritage List by UNESCO. . ...