The word "Shandong" first appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At that time, "Shandong" refers to the east of Mount Gan. With the development of history, ideas have changed. Shandong in the Eastern Han Dynasty refers to the east of Taihang Mountain. In the Ming Dynasty, Shandong was established as a province. It was not until the early Qing Dynasty that "Shandong" became the proper name of this province. Shandong is one of the important birthplaces of ancient civilization in China, and also the birthplace of Confucian culture.

The Origin and History of Shandong Place Names

Shandong Province is called "Lu" for short, and Jinan, the capital, is the eastern coastal province of China.

Famous historical figures in Shandong are Wuqi, Zhuge Liang, Lu Ban, Bole, Jiang Shang and Wang Xizhi.

The famous scenic spots in Shandong are Mount Tai, Sankong, Penglai Pavilion, Daming Lake, Laoshan Mountain, Weishan Lake, Wulian Mountain, Jiuxian Mountain, Guangyuelou, Liaozhai Park and Taierzhuang Ancient City.