Shandong, however you want it.

, also known as the "Land of Confucius and Mencius," is a coastal province located in the eastern part of China. It is the third most populous province in the country, with a population of approximately 100 million people. Shandong is bordered by the Bohai Sea to the north, Hebei province to the northwest, Henan province to the west, Jiangsu province to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the east. The province covers an area of 157,100 square kilometers, making it the 20th largest province in China. Geographically, Shandong features a diverse landscape, with mountains, plains, and coastal regions. The province is dominated by the Shandong Peninsula, which extends into the Yellow Sea, and the inland Shandong Hills. The highest peak in the province is Mount Tai, which stands at 1,545 meters above sea level and is one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China. Shandong has a rich cultural and historical heritage, being the birthplace of Confucianism and the home of several ancient states, including Qi and Lu.