Qufu’s Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion

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Confucius temple in Qufu is where Confucius came from. Here, laid his old house where he used to live and also his monastery. It is very beautiful and big in area, you can walk around here for the whole day to enjoy the temple and also the garden. Also, read some of the history information located inside where you will learn more things about Confucius. Do not miss this place when you visit Qufu as it is one of the most famous Confucius temple all over China #HalloTrip

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1. The Wan Ren Palace Wall has opening and closing ceremonies. If you're interested, you can watch them. There are beautiful lights at night. 2. The main gate of the Ming Ancient City. Walk along the moat from the Wan Ren Palace Wall to here. The lights along the way at night are very beautiful. 3. Drum Tower. Walk north from the main gate, and you will pass through many commercial streets. I really like the snacks at the Wuma Ci Street. 4. The Que Li Street on the east side of the Confucius Temple is very interesting. There are many small commodities for sale. 5. Keep walking north to the Yan Temple. The Yan Hui Temple and the humble lane related to Yan Hui's simple lifestyle are also here. 6. The Confucius Post Office is also worth a visit for those interested in this aspect.

📍 Jining has a long history and culture, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, Confucian culture, Water Margin culture, and Canal culture. The cultural ancestors Huangdi, Confucius, Mencius, Yan Hui, Zengzi, and Zisi, the five great sages of Confucianism, were all born here. During the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, Jining became an important industrial and commercial city along the Grand Canal from Beijing to Hangzhou. On this magical land known as the 'Oriental Holy City', Confucian culture, Canal culture, Water Margin culture, and Red culture shine together. 🌟 Tourist attractions: Confucius Three Holes Scenic Area; Shuipo Liangshan, Water Margin Alcohol Culture Experience Hall; Baoxiang Temple, Confucian Temple, Zhongdu Folk Museum, Zhongdu Museum 🌟 Travel suggestions: 👉 Day 1: Shuipo Liangshan (Armory Museum, Zhongyi Hall, Heifengkou), Water Margin Alcohol Culture Experience Hall; Baoxiang Temple, Confucian Temple, Zhongdu Museum 👉 Day 2: Confucius Three Holes Scenic Area (Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, Confucius Forest) Accommodation recommendations: Confucian culture-themed hotel, Heroes' Feast, Confucian Mansion Cuisine 🌟 Performance recommendation: Shuipo Liangshan (Water Margin situational drama) 🌟 Attraction recommendations: ✅ Shuipo Liangshan: Don't miss this scenic area if you like 'Water Margin'. You can visit Liangshan's two passes, Left Army Fort, Right Army Fort, Command Platform, Heifengkou, Twisting Gate, Zhongyi Hall, etc. While enjoying the beautiful scenery and feeling the charming landscape of Liangshan, you can experience horse riding, archery, 'eating meat in big chunks, drinking in large bowls' of Water Margin heroism. At the Command Platform in the scenic area, you can enjoy folk stunts such as 'Bowl Music Solo' and 'Guzheng Singing'; interact with Li Kui at the popular check-in spot Heifengkou. ✅ Zhongdu Museum: Zhongdu Museum is located on the east side of Taizi Lingzong Tower in Wenshang County. It is a double-eave pavilion-style building with double arches and colorful paintings, carved beams, and painted rafters. It is 21 meters high and covers an area of 2,800 square meters. The plaque was inscribed by the famous calligrapher and Redology scholar Mr. Feng Qiyong. The exhibition hall is divided into six sections: Dawn of Civilization, Zhongdu Culture, Introduction of Buddhism, Four Ministers of the Same Dynasty, Grand Canal Hub, and the Special Exhibition of Treasures Unearthed from the Baoxiang Temple Underground Palace. ✅ Confucius Three Holes Scenic Area: The Confucius Three Holes Scenic Area is the sacred place for commemorating Confucius and pilgrimage of Confucian scholars throughout the dynasties, and it is a symbol of promoting Confucianism. It is famous for its rich cultural accumulation, long history, grand scale, rich collection of cultural relics, as well as scientific and artistic value.

Shandong has 'a mountain, a river, a sage' Qufu 'Hometown of sages, country of etiquette' This is not only the hometown of Confucius, the ancient capital of Lu, and the birthplace of Confucian culture It is also known as the 'Eastern Holy City' Referred to by Westerners as 'Jerusalem of the East' 🌈About the two-day and one-night itinerary D1 Self-driving to Qufu--Nishan Holy Land--Jinsheng Yuzhen Performance D2 Three Kong Scenic Area--Confucius Museum--Return 🌈About the attractions 1⃣️Nishan Holy Land If you only go to one place in Qufu, I recommend you to come to Nishan Holy Land. ✅Arrive at the scenic spot at 13:00, Chongde Gate-Fuzi Longdi-Panshui Bridge-Zhisheng Square-Jinsheng Yuzhen Square-Confucius Statue-University Hall, you can walk or take a sightseeing car ✅Free collection of copybooks for writing Analects on the second floor ✅Watch the 'Tianxia Gui Ren' light show at 15:00 ✅Make sachets on the first floor at 15:15 ✅Watch the Jinsheng Yuzhen performance on the first floor at 16:00 ✅B1 or seventh floor dinner to replenish energy ✅Enjoy the 'Nishan Holy Show' at Zhisheng Square at 18:50, a drone + fireworks outdoor light and shadow water show performance 2⃣️Three Kong Scenic Area ✅Confucius Temple: It is the temple where the feudal dynasties of our country worshipped Confucius, and it is known as the 'First Temple in the World'. The main attractions include Jinsheng Yuzhen Fang, Shengshi Gate, Kuiwen Pavilion, Chenghua Stele, Dacheng Gate, Cypress planted by the teacher, Xingtan, Dacheng Hall, and Shili Hall. ✅Confucius Mansion: Also known as 'Yansheng Gong Mansion', it is the mansion where the direct descendants of Confucius have lived for a long time, and it is known as the 'First Home in the World'. The main attractions include Zhongguang Gate, Main Hall, Second Hall, Third Hall, Inner House, Front Hall, Back Hall, and Back Garden. ✅Confucius Forest: Also known as 'Zhisheng Forest', it is the exclusive cemetery for Confucius and his family. It is the longest-lasting and largest family cemetery in the world, and it is also known as the 'First Forest in the World'. The main attractions include Wangu Changchun Fang, Zhisheng Lin Fang, and Confucius Tomb. ✅Opening ceremony performance time: 8:00-8:20, location: Wanren Palace Wall. ✅About the guide: Must hire! ✅Tour order: Confucius Temple-Confucius Mansion-Confucius Forest. The Confucius Temple Scenic Area is adjacent to the Confucius Mansion Scenic Area, and the Confucius Forest Scenic Area is 1.5 kilometers away from the back door of the Confucius Mansion Scenic Area. If time is limited, you can only see the Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion, or only see the Confucius Tomb in the Confucius Forest. 3⃣️Confucius Museum Bringing children to Qufu can also come to the Confucius Museum first, understand the life of Confucius, and then go to the Three Kong or Nishan Holy Land to practice with theory will be more interesting. 👉🏻Museum collection boutique ✅Shang Zhou Shi Gong ✅Warring States Round Carved Yellow Jade Horse Ornament ✅Gilded Silver Ape-shaped Belt Hook ✅Ming 'Sheng Ji Tu' ✅Ming 'Three Saints' ✅Qing Bagua Pattern Gilded Bian Zhong ✅Qing Yellow Ground Painted Twisted Branch Peony Pattern Copper Foetus Painted Enamel Five Gong ✅Qing Fengtian Decree Box 🌈About accommodation Although it is a county town, there are still many choices for accommodation in Qufu. In the off-season, you can choose JW Marriott, Shangri-La Hotel, and cost-effective Orange Hotel, etc.

Qufu's Three Confucian Sites, whether for oneself or with children, are a must-visit. This is the hometown of Confucius, the ancient capital of the State of Lu, and the birthplace of Confucian culture. It is a world-class cultural heritage site, known as the 'Oriental Holy City' and the 'Jerusalem of the East'. Confucius Temple Built to the standards of an imperial palace, it is the temple where emperors of successive dynasties worshipped Confucius. Among them, the 'Dacheng Hall' is known as one of the 'Three Great Halls of Ancient China', alongside the 'Tiankuang Hall' of Mount Tai's Dai Temple and the 'Taihe Hall' of Beijing's Forbidden City. Confucius Mansion Built in the style of an imperial palace, it was the residence of the direct descendants of Confucius. The entire mansion has 463 rooms including halls, chambers, towers, and pavilions, and has a history of over 2000 years. Confucius Forest This is the burial place of Confucius and his descendants, the longest-lasting, most well-preserved, and largest family cemetery in the world. The lush greenery of various trees makes it a natural forest oxygen bar Here, with its carved beams and painted rafters, flying eaves and rising corners, carrying the weight of the long years, with ancient trees reaching to the sky and red walls amidst green trees, it imparts a soul-stirring experience. Walking among them, one unconsciously merges into its powerful energy field, feeling purified and elevated Touring Options ⭕ Independent Tour Take the high-speed train to Qufu East Station. If there is no direct train, you can first go to Jinan West Station, where there are many fast high-speed trains, and it takes just over half an hour to arrive. Then take a taxi (about 20 yuan) or bus number two (about 1 hour) to the Three Confucian Sites. ⭕ Hassle-Free Group Tour After being picked up in Jinan, go directly to the Confucius Temple Deeply explore the Confucius Temple (about 1 hour) Deeply explore the Confucius Mansion (about 40 minutes) Have lunch on your own Deeply explore the Confucius Forest (about 40 minutes) and return The entire tour is explained in detail by a star guide, with options for group or private tours. 📝 Tips: ① The Three Confucian Sites are rich in cultural heritage, and every grass, tree, and building has its own story. If not joining a group, hiring a guide is very necessary. ② There are many non-professional local guides outside the scenic area, offering cheap prices. It is not recommended to use them. It is better to hire a professional guide at the ticket office of the scenic area for a better experience. ③ Be sure to bring your ID card and student ID. People over 60 are free, students get half price, and it is recommended to buy a combined ticket for the Three Confucian Sites (140 yuan/person). If you're on a group tour, you don't need to worry about the above issues

In Qufu, the rumor that the average person can recite the Analects may not be true, but it's certain that everyone can quote 'Confucius once said...'. Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles, Confucius's hometown is a very suitable destination for contemporary college students to learn while touring. It's not costly, yet it allows you to truly step into the world of Confucius. Upon arriving in Qufu, besides visiting the 'Three Kongs', aimlessly wandering in the ancient city might also lead to different discoveries. Itinerary Details Ancient City Stroll ➡️ Confucius Temple ➡️ Confucius Mansion ➡️ Confucius Mansion Family Banquet ➡️ Confucius Forest ✅ Ancient City Stroll In the early morning, take a walk in the ancient city of Qufu without choosing a specific route, just going wherever the mood takes you. Pass by Drum Tower Street, Wuma Temple Street, Half Wall Street, and the moat, measuring the worldly life of the ancient city with your steps and experiencing the life of the locals in Confucius's hometown. On the way, you might unexpectedly come across the Confucius Post Office and delightfully discover a cute Confucius. ✅ Confucius Temple After breakfast, walk along the imposing palace walls into the Confucius Temple. On the second visit, its grandeur still leaves a profound impact. The area of 140,000 square meters, the rigorous central axis symmetric architecture, the grand scale, and the majestic atmosphere, were praised by Mr. Liang Sicheng as 'one of the most interesting, perhaps the only unique example in the world'. ✅ Confucius Mansion Coming out of the Confucius Temple, you enter the Confucius Mansion. Compared to the sacred Confucius Temple, the Confucius Mansion is closer to everyday life. Walking through the front and rear nine courtyards of the Confucius Mansion, you can glimpse into the daily life of Confucius's descendants. ✅ Confucius Mansion Family Banquet At noon, have a Confucius Mansion family banquet at the Que Li Guesthouse outside the Confucius Mansion and taste the Confucian flavor with your taste buds. ✅ Confucius Forest The Confucius Forest covers an area of nearly 2 million square meters, with more than 100,000 tombs. Perhaps influenced by the righteousness of Confucius's family, the Confucius Forest in the cloudy afternoon still does not feel gloomy, but rather peaceful. Qufu 'Three Kongs' Scenic Area 🎈 Address: Shendao Road, Lucheng Subdistrict, Qufu City, Jining City, Shandong Province 💰 Tickets: 'Three Kongs' joint ticket: 140 yuan/set Confucius Temple adult single ticket: 80 yuan/piece Confucius Mansion adult single ticket: 60 yuan/piece Confucius Forest adult single ticket: 10 yuan/piece You can book online in advance and participate in the activity of reciting the Analects for a free tour of the Three Kongs

Know the World. Qufu in Jining, Shandong is the hometown of Confucius, the birthplace of the Yellow Emperor, the former capital of Shennong, the ruins of Shaohao, the former state of Shang Yan, and the cultural capital of the Zhou and Han dynasties. It has a profound cultural heritage and numerous cultural relics, and is known as the 'Holy City of the East'. The San Kong scenic area is the sacred place for Chinese generations to commemorate Confucius and for Confucian pilgrims to pay homage, symbolizing the veneration of Confucianism. It is famous for its rich cultural accumulation, long history, grand scale, abundant collection of cultural relics, and its scientific and artistic value. 'Thousands of years of rituals and music return to East Lu, and for all eternity, scholars pay homage to the Plain King,' the Confucius Temple is the temple where feudal dynasties throughout Chinese history worshipped Confucius. With its grand scale and majestic presence, it is hailed as 'the number one temple under heaven'.

I visited Qufu ten years ago, and I didn't expect to have the opportunity to revisit my hometown ten years later. In addition to the must-see three holes in Qufu, you also need to experience the authentic food of Qufu, which tastes super good! 1、Confucius Temple South end of Shendao Road Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 Ticket: 80 yuan, three-hole ticket 140 yuan Recommended tour time: 1 hour Recommended reason: Among the three holes, the Confucius Temple is the most worth visiting. It is a place where students of all dynasties worship. The Confucius Temple is one of the four major cultural temples in China. The trees here have a history of thousands of years, and the towering trees inside are very shady. The ancient buildings are mostly in Ming and Qing styles, where you can see the stele of Confucius' achievements and the apricot altar where he taught. 2、Kong Mansion Gulou North Street, Lucheng Street Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 Ticket: 60 yuan, three-hole ticket 140 yuan Recommended tour time: 1 hour Recommended reason: Kong Mansion is connected to the Confucius Temple, and you can reach the entrance of Kong Mansion after visiting the Confucius Temple. Kong Mansion is the place where Confucius' descendants live. It is a 9-entry courtyard with a three-way layout and a very large scale. The overall architecture is mainly Ming and Qing, the front is the place for handling government affairs, the back is the place to live, and there is a private garden at the end. 3、Kong Forest Lindao Road, Shuyuan Street Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 Ticket: 10 yuan, three-hole ticket 140 yuan Recommended tour time: 1 hour Recommended reason: Kong Forest is about 2 kilometers away from Kong Mansion and is the burial place of Confucius and his descendants. The entire scenic area is relatively large, but generally visiting Confucius' tomb is enough. 4、Wang's Meat Pie 100 meters north of the intersection of Jingxuan Middle Road and Humiao Street Business hours: 7:30-20:00, average 15 yuan per person Recommended dishes: pork with green onions, pork with fennel, pork with green peppers Recommended reason: Wang's meat pie is really fragrant! I have to queue up in the morning, a pie is super big, it can be cut into 8 pieces, people with small stomachs definitely can't eat it. The meat pie is fried very fragrant, even the pork with green onions will not have a very exaggerated onion flavor, and the mouth is full of meat fragrance. 5、Old Qufu Lu Noodle House 108 Jingxuan East Road Business hours: 9:00-21:00, average 30 yuan per person Recommended dishes: pot meat noodles, fried chicken, pot meat rice Recommended reason: You can come here to taste the local specialties of Qufu, but I personally think that Kongfu tofu is not very delicious. The pot meat is marinated stewed meat, not greasy, the fried chicken is salty and sweet, the noodles are also very chewy, mainly the price is really cost-effective. Tips: ✔️The rickshaws and horse-drawn carriages on the side of the road are really unnecessary. Basically, the attractions are not far away. If you have good physical strength, you can walk. If you don't have good physical strength, you can call a taxi. It is definitely much cheaper than rickshaws and horse-drawn carriages. ✔️In addition to the three holes, you can also visit the Confucius Museum and Nishan Holy Land. ✔️You can stroll around Qushi University Night Market at night, there are many snacks, navigate to Baiyulan Qushi University Store and you will arrive at Qufu Three Holes Scenic Area.

8 must-see things before going to the San Kong Scenic Area in Qufu‼️Must see‼️ I believe you must have been to many beautiful or fun places, is there any place that makes you linger, today I recommend this one is really worth a visit. It is the Kongfu, Kongmiao, and Konglin in Qufu, sharing some practical information, I hope it can help those who want to go! ‼️Things to see before going to the San Kong Scenic Area in Qufu 1️⃣The Kongfu, Kongmiao, and Konglin in Qufu, collectively known as the 'Three Kongs' of Qufu, are the symbols of China's commemoration of Confucius and the promotion of Confucianism throughout the ages, and are the pilgrimage sites for Confucian scholars of all generations. 2️⃣In 1994, Kongmiao, Konglin, and Kongfu were included in the 'World Heritage List' by the United Nations. 3️⃣Kongmiao, the temple for worshipping Confucius, is the most representative classical architectural complex of Confucian culture, known for its 'oldest construction time and most complete preservation', and is known as the 'First Temple in the World'. 4️⃣Kongfu, originally named 'Yanshenggongfu', is the official residence where the direct descendants of Confucius have lived for generations. It is the most complete and oldest 'official residence combined' typical noble manor in the world, fully reflecting the traditional Chinese architectural style and Oriental residential characteristics, and is known as the 'First Home in the World'. 5️⃣Konglin is the exclusive cemetery for Confucius and his family. It is also the largest, longest-lasting, most tomb-filled, and best-preserved family cemetery in the world, known as the 'First Forest in the World'. 6️⃣The San Kong Scenic Area is located at No. 18, Gulou Street, Qufu City, Jining City, Shandong Province. The transportation is very convenient. You can take Qufu Bus No. 10, Qufu Bus No. 53, Qufu Bus D52, etc. to Wanguchangchunfang (bus stop) and walk to it. 7️⃣The ticket price for the San Kong Scenic Area is 140/person (Kongmiao: 80/person; Kongfu: 60/person; Konglin: 10/person). The opening hours are from 7:40 to 17:00. Among them, Kongmiao is the most worth visiting. You can visit according to your own preferences. It is recommended to choose a joint ticket for a higher cost performance. 8️⃣It is recommended to wear a pair of comfortable shoes when visiting the San Kong Scenic Spot, because most of them need to be visited on foot. It is recommended to hire a guide, which will make the tour more lively and interesting.

In the long history of China, the State of Lu is just a small country not worth mentioning, but it was in this small country that Confucius, a scholar who influenced China for thousands of years, was born. Today, thousands of Confucius Institutes are spreading the ancient Chinese civilization to the world. Among the many states of the Zhou Dynasty, the State of Lu was a 'ancestral state' of the Ji family and a 'looked-upon state' among the feudal lords, hence 'none is closer to Zhou than Lu, and none is more suitable for Zhou to rely on than Lu'. The State of Lu became the preserver and implementer of the typical Zhou rites, and people say 'all Zhou rites are in Lu'.