Seeking the footsteps of the sages, exploring the origins of Confucianism | Checking in at the cultural holy land of Qufu

· 📍 Qufu, a city steeped in Confucian elegance and a city of eternal brilliance with the sanctity of Confucius. The millennia-old Confucian charm and the landscapes of this northern city are all worth a pilgrimage to this cultural holy land. 👉 If you want to take your children to seek the sages' footsteps and explore the origins of Confucianism, then you must visit Qufu‼️ Share this classic textbook-style travel strategy and save it for later~ ❶ Deeply visit the 'Three Kongs' You must check in at the 'Three Kongs' scenic area, among which the Confucius Temple was the temple where feudal dynasties worshipped Confucius, located in the center of Qufu city. This massive architectural complex with oriental characteristics, with its vast area, grandeur, ancient history, and well-preserved state, is called by architectural historians as a unique example in the history of world architecture. ❷ Visit the Confucius Museum The Confucius Museum is located at No. 100 Confucius Avenue, Qufu City, Shandong Province, covering an area of 165,000 square meters. It is a thematic museum dedicated to a famous figure in social sciences and is very worth visiting. The museum's collections mainly come from the historical accumulation of the old treasures of the Kong Family Mansion, with various cultural relics and a large number of ritual musical instruments related to the worship of Confucius. ❸ Check in at Nishan Sacred Land At Nishan Sacred Land, pay homage to the sage Confucius, study the Analects and the Book of Rites, practice the national style of Confucianism, and appreciate the spirit and style of the cultural holy land. To understand Confucius's world, you can visit the Daxuetang Zhi Hall to perceive the discourse between Confucius and Laozi; you can also watch a performance with golden voice and jade vibration to unlock the wisdom of the ages. ❹ Taste authentic Kong Family cuisine 'One should not tire of eating fine food or of studying fine words.' Kong Family cuisine presents the richness and balance of Shandong cuisine, displaying the true flavor of Qilu and the rhythm of culture in the food. The Kong Family Banquet at Queli Guesthouse is recommended, with dishes like Lu Wall Book Collection, Kongmen Tofu, and Poetry Ritual Ginkgo all being must-tries. 💁‍♀️ The Master said: 'The wise delight in water, the benevolent in mountains. The wise are active, the benevolent are tranquil. The wise are joyful, the benevolent are long-lived.' It has been 2000 years since Confucius lived, but the light of the sage's thoughts has never ceased. The more we look up to it, the higher it seems; the more we delve into it, the firmer it becomes. We also look forward to your visit to witness the radiance of this holy land. 🏷 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 Other Information 👉 If you want to take your children to seek the sages' footsteps and explore the origins of Confucianism, then you must visit Qufu‼️ Share this classic textbook-style travel strategy and save it for later~ 🚄 Transportation: You can purchase high-speed train tickets to 'Qufu East' or 'Qufu South' stations. It's about a 30-minute drive from the Confucius Temple and about a 35-minute drive from Nishan Sacred Land.