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Opening Ceremony of 2009 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and award ceremonies of "The Confucius Prize for Literacy," "The Confucius Prize for Culture" and "The Confucius Prize for Tourism"
How to transfer time-honored cultural wealth into economic benefits is now a serious concern of the authorities in Shandong, the hometown of Confucius.
To commemorate the greatest thinker and educator of China, the 2009 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival will be held from September 27 to 30 in Qufu, a city in southwest Shandong province, also known as Confucius' hometown.
International maritime fest enhances Qingdao's renown as nation's top spot for ocean sports, Dai Yan, Wang Qian and Zhao Ruixue report
They call Jinan the "City of Springs" because 645 of them pour into a moat surrounding the capital of Shandong province.
Today visitors to Changdao, the only island county in the eastern province of Shandong, are more likely to come in search of an ideal holiday destination rather than some mythical potion of potency.
I arrived at the south entrance to the Temple of Confucius in Qufu while it was drizzling. By the time I reached the Family Mansion to the east of the temple, it was a downpour. The small street outside the complex was so flooded I had to wade through it.
The seaside city of Qingdao is set to host the Olympic sailing events in 2008 and from the massive billboards at the airport to the sailboat-shaped dishes created by chefs at the Shangri-La Hotel, the city is awash with excitement.
Although it has been a town for hundred of years, Zhoucun, a jurisdiction of Zibo in Shandong province, is still called a village.
Most Chinese know about Jinan even if they have not been there.
Daccapo Italian Restaurant at The Regent Beijing prepares a special set lunch and dinner menu with a wide choice of appetizers, pastas, pizzas and desserts.
Qingdao is known by some of the Chinese community as one of the most beautiful and cleanest city in China.