Find Cheap flights to Jining – Best Airfare Deals

Jining is located in the southern part of Shandong Province and 200 km from Jinan, the capital of Shandong. Jining is also bordered by the famous 'peony town', Heze and sits directly to the north of Lake Nanyang, making it the northernmost city reachable on the Grand Canal of China. This makes Jining a vital inland port. Jining is prominently known in Chinese history and culture as the birthplace and home to Confucius and Mencius.

Airports in Jining

Jining Qufu Airport

Jining Qufu Airport is located 25 km west of downtown Jining and serves the cities of Jining and Qufu. The airport offers travelers various facilities such as baby care facilities, souvenir shops, cafes, information desk, luggage wrapping, storage and lockers, luggage trolleys and mobile charging stations. Wi-Fi is available in lounges to customers of certain service providers. The cheapest way to travel to and from the Jining Qufu Airport to Jining city centre is by bus which takes 30 minutes and costs PHP 75. However, if you prefer to take a taxi direct to the city, a taxi ride will take approximately 27 minutes and will cost around PHP410 to PHP 522.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Jining?

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Jining?

Jining experiences a warm temperate monsoon climate, giving the region abundant solar energy. Summers are hot with abundant rainfall. The winter days are clear and chilly. The average annual temperature in Jining is 14.1 degrees Celsius while the rainfall in Jining averages 676 mm per year.

Tourism in Jining is at its peak from late June to mid-August which falls during summer. During this period, the weather is brighter with more rainless days. The temperature is also at a pleasant 18 degrees Celsius to 27 degrees Celsius, making it the perfect temperature to take a dip in the pool or go to the beach.

For avid history and philosophy lovers, the best time to fly to Jining would be in September which is when the Qufu International Confucius Culture Festival is held every year. The festival usually falls between September 26^th and October 10^th and is held in Qufu, Confucius' hometown. Celebrations during the festival include a grand ceremony to worship Confucius, performances at the Temple of Confucius and occasionally a kung-Fu competition. Culture lovers should not miss the chance to take part in the festival and experience a festival held nowhere else in the world.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Jining?

Though Jining might not be as famous as Beijing and Shanghai, there are many hidden gems just waiting for you to discover.

Jining People’s Park – The Park, as stated in its name, has something for everyone. It has a large lake with paddle boats, a smaller pond for lazy day leisure fishing, an adult workout area, a merry go round, pavilions, walking paths, plenty of benches and of course an ice cream vendor. The park, strategically located in the heart of the city is where the citizens go for recreational activities and to relax.

Beihu Tourist Area – Located 6 km south of the city, the Beihu Tourist Area is a beautiful tourist site with wetlands, gardens, trails and boat tours along the big lake. The community of Jining has come together to maintain the area and even built several gardens for visitors to enjoy.

Jining Dongda Temple – Visitors to the sacred Jining Dongda Tempe will be able to observe old the old temple with detailed work along its roof edges and its gateways. Visitors will also be able to find small traditional shops and street vendors around the temple area. If lucky, visitors might be able to see some religious ceremonies be carried out at the temple.