Overview
Qingdao to Qufu day trip by 2.5-hour bullet train — early start, late return.
About This Tour
For Qingdao-based travelers wanting a one-day visit to the Confucian birthplace: 6am pickup, G-train Qingdao to Qufu East (~2.5 hours, second class), 8 hours in Qufu covering Confucius Temple, Kong Family Mansion, Cemetery of Confucius (San Kong cluster), Confucian banquet lunch, evening G-train return arriving Qingdao ~9-10pm. Long but doable as a day trip thanks to the high-speed rail. Includes round-trip HSR (book 2-3 days ahead), Qufu private vehicle and English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets, lunch, and Qingdao hotel pickup-dropoff. Recommended for travelers with one Qingdao day to spare.
Meeting & Pickup
Qufu Hotel or Train Station Pickup
📍 Confucius Temple, Qufu, Jining, Qufu, 273100, CN
What's Included
✓ Included
Round-trip Qingdao-Qufu HSR (2nd class); Qufu private guide and vehicle; San Kong tickets; Confucian banquet lunch; Hotel pickup
✕ Not included
First-class train upgrade; Tips
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
4.6★★★★★Based on 170 reviews
Aoife X.🇦🇹 Austria★★★★★2026-02
A wonderful, authentic day in China with a guide who clearly loves the area.
James V.🇺🇸 USA★★★★☆2026-05
Loved exploring China at our own pace. The English-speaking guide was fantastic.