Which is the better way back to Qingdao by train?

Hi, may i know is't better to book 3 days hotel at Jinan, from there travel to Tai'an and Qufu then travel to QD city or stay Jinan for 1 day then proceed to Qufu for 1 day and to Tai'an for 1 day then travel to QD? All travel by train. Which is the better way?. Pls advise. Thank you.