A taste of traditions: Unlock Shandong's festivties with ICH delicacies
(chinadaily.com.cn)| Updated : 2026-02-09
Print PrintSelected as a national-level tourism route, Shandong's new offering focuses on the province's intangible cultural heritage cuisine. The route, connecting the iconic Confucius's hometown, Jining, the UNESCO ICH Taishan Mountain, and the capital Jinan, offers the joy of tastes and immersive cultural experiences.
In celebration of Chinese New Year, take a festive ICH trip on a culinary journey through Shandong!

The iconic Kong Family dishes reflect the rich essence of Confucianism. [Photo/WeChat account: sdswltwx]
In Jining, the journey begins at the Confucius Temple and the Kong Family Mansion, the birthplace of Confucianism. Visitors can enjoy the refined Kong Family Banquet, a national ICH, and watch spectacular drone shows at Nishan Sacred Land.
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