Jiaxiang County, Jining City, Shandong — the hometown of Chinese stone carving, an important birthplace of Confucian culture, integrating cultural relics such as the Wu Family Shrine, Zengzi Temple, and Qingshan Temple, combining stone carving art with the legacy of saints. A 2-day in-depth tour decodes Confucian cultural heritage and appreciates the unique charm of Southwest Shandong.
Appreciate the treasures of Han stone carving art, explore Zengzi's filial piety culture, climb Qingshan Mountain to grasp Zen, taste the flavors of Southwest Shandong, and unlock the beauty of Jiaxiang's humanity and nature
In the morning, explore the Wu Family Shrine to admire Han dynasty portrait stone art, visit Jiaxiang Museum to learn about local history. In the afternoon, tour the Stone Carving Art City to experience the charm of the "Hometown of Chinese Stone Carving." In the evening, taste Jiaxiang's specialty cuisine.
In the morning, visit Zengzi Temple to appreciate Confucian filial piety culture, climb Qingshan Mountain to tour Qingshan Temple and experience the fusion of Zen and Taoism. In the afternoon, explore Fayun Temple to admire Tang dynasty statues, purchase stone carving specialties before departure.
Jiaxiang's signature dish, combining smoked tofu and sauced beef. The smoked tofu is firm and flavorful, the beef tender and rich. This meat-and-vegetable pairing offers a unique taste and is a must-have at local banquets.
A traditional delicacy from Maji Town, Jiaxiang. Made from locally raised free-range chickens, marinated through multiple processes. The finished chicken is bright red in color, tender in texture, and fragrant in aroma, selling well across provinces.
Made with Jiaxiang's specialty red-skinned garlic and pork belly. The pungent garlic flavor infuses the meat, which is fatty but not greasy with a rich garlic aroma — a local farmhouse specialty dish.
A traditional Jiaxiang snack made from mung bean flour as the main ingredient, seasoned with ginger and scallions before frying. Can be eaten directly or added to soup. Crispy outside, tender inside, rich bean flavor — a common breakfast item.