Things to do in Qufu

The Confucius Museum is located in Qufu, not far from the Temple of Confucius. The building is large, with exhibition halls displaying Confucius's life and thought chronologically, as well as ritual implements used in Confucian ceremonies throughout history. The exhibits are meticulously detailed. Some areas use lighting and scene recreations to depict Confucius lecturing, and there's a faint scent of ink as you walk around. The museum is spacious, and you can sit on the wooden benches in the rest area if you get tired. Overall, it's a quiet place to learn about Confucius and his era.

The light show at night is a highlight. The colorful lights decorate the bridge and the river bank so beautifully that people can't help but stop and admire them. The boat trip is very interesting, and the water curtain show and micro performances are very good.

We brought our child to experience the Song brocade and the little book lamp activities, which were excellent! The staff was very patient! Our child loved it, and the environment was super nice! We'll definitely come back to try other activities next time!

The Yan Temple was built to commemorate Yan Hui and is a free attraction. It's a ten-minute walk from the east gate of the Confucius Temple. The archway at the entrance dates back to the Ming Dynasty, while the Louxiang Well is even older. Although the Leting Pavilion and Fusheng Hall are reconstructions, they are very well-preserved. My middle school student had just studied a classical Chinese essay about Yan Hui last semester, so the experience was excellent. Overall, it's worth a visit.

When I first arrived in Qufu, I was surprised to see that Qufu also had a city wall. When I went to the scenic area and passed by the city wall, I realized that it was the Ming City of Qufu. The Confucius Mansion and Temple are inside the Ming City. The Ming City Wall has also undergone many renovations and is very magnificent!

As a national key cultural relic protection place, it is very worthwhile to check in. I rode an electric bike from the center of Qufu to come here, but it was quite unexpected that it was not open when I came that day. I don’t know why, but I looked at it at the door and it was still very beautiful. After all, it is a national key cultural relic. I must come to check in.

It's very worthwhile, but it's also very crowded, which might slightly detract from the overall experience. However, the people are incredibly welcoming, and there are many beautiful spots for taking photos. The food is also affordable and inexpensive, which kids enjoy. I'll definitely go back when it's less crowded.

A beautiful place to visit, lots of photos opportunities and welcoming people.

When visiting Qingzhou Ancient City, the Fucai Gate Tower is a must-see, considered the heart of the ancient city. There aren't many other attractions within the ancient city, but the tower has a great location, with convenient access via sightseeing electric carts. There are also plenty of food stalls to explore nearby.

This was my first time visiting Baotu Spring. I went in the afternoon to avoid the crowds, so the experience wasn't too bad. The three springs were bubbling away, and the water was crystal clear. No wonder it's called the City of Springs! 👍