The province of Shandong is one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization. It is where Confucianism originated and is the birthplace of Confucius. The Yellow River enters the ocean here where Mount Tai, the foremost of the "Five Great Mountains," looms high. Shandong is also home to Lu Cuisine, one of China's Traditional Eight Culinary Cuisines.

Shandong has a meandering coastline that stretches over 3,000 km, linking the coastal cities like a string of pearls. Shandong's beach resort cities are popular summertime destinations for domestic travel; a wide array of novel experiences await visitors, where the mountains meet the sea.

Today's edition of "China Travel Course" will take you for a stroll in a few of Shandong's beach resort cities. Slow down the pace and cycle along the coast, take in the romantic panorama and treat yourselves to the delightful delicacies. Enjoy a taste of the pleasant, leisurely life.