Guide to the highlights of one-day tour in Qufu

In Qufu, you will think of Confucius. The Confucius Forest and Confucius Mansion and Confucius Temple here are places worth visiting. If you stay here for a day, what will you choose and where to go? The following will Attractions and guides tell you about Qufu Three Kongs Scenic Area

The Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple, and Confucius Forest in Qufu, Shandong, collectively known as the "Three Kongs" in Qufu, are symbols of the commemoration of Confucius and the admiration of Confucianism in Chinese dynasties, with rich cultural accumulation It is famous for its long history, grand scale, rich collection of cultural relics, and scientific and artistic value.

The so-called three holes are Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion. Confucius Temple is the place where Confucius is worshiped. Confucius Mansion is where Confucius’ descendants lived seventy-six generations ago. Kong Lin is the cemetery of Confucius and his descendants. Tickets are 140 yuan for adults in the off-season and a little more expensive in the peak season, but there is a way to get free of tickets, which is to recite the Analects of Confucius.

Let’s talk about the itinerary for visiting the three holes. After buying the three-hole joint ticket, the joint ticket is valid for seven days. Go to the gate of the Confucius Temple at 8 o’clock in the morning to watch the morning bell show. If you have seen it, don’t enter the Confucius Temple, because the Confucius Temple will be completed at 11 o’clock. There is a performance dedicated to Confucius in the temple. You have to wait until 11 o'clock to see it before entering the Confucius Temple, unless you have a lot of time to wait inside. If you sign up to recite the Analects, you can queue up not far away and recite the Analects for free.

Opening hours: 08:00-17:00; stop ticket sales: 16:30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Tickets; peak season (February 16th - November 14th) 60 yuan;

Off season (November 15th - February 15th of the following year) 50 yuan;

"Three holes" joint The ticket price is 150 yuan in off-peak and peak seasons;

Transportation: Take bus No. 2, 3, or 5 and get off at the south gate of Confucius Mansion; or after coming out of the Confucius Temple, turn around an alley and you will find Confucius Mansion, and walk 5 Minutes to the Ancient City of the Ming Dynasty

There is an opening ceremony and performance at 8 a.m., and the city gate closes around 5 p.m. There are many locals selling fans, bookmarks, and rulers at the door. The price is negotiable, but it is not expensive at all. The price difference is about 1-2 yuan, and the scenery is very nice while walking around the city wall. The Qufu Ming Ancient City Gate Tower is located above the south gate and north gate of the Ming Ancient City in Qufu City. It is the gate tower of the south gate and north gate of the Ming Ancient City.

In order to protect Confucius’ home and temple from being attacked and burned again, the Ming Dynasty built a whole circle of city walls. In Chinese history, Confucius was the only one who could enjoy such a status. Just imagine, which historical celebrity would receive such treatment? Both the Confucius Mansion and the Confucius Temple are protected in it and will be viewed by future generations for thousands of years. Contributes endless tax sources to local finance.

Transportation: There are four main bus lines in Qufu urban area: No. 1, No. 2, No. 5 and No. 6. Among them: No. 5 bus can go directly to Confucius from the bus station (railway station). Six Arts City, the Golden Age of Lu State, the Analects of Confucius Monument Garden and other attractions; bus No. 1 can go to Qufu Bus Station (train station), and can also go to Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple, Confucius Forest, Yan Temple and other attractions Nishan

Growing up in Qufu, there are some places that I don’t think are tourist attractions just by looking at their names, just like here. There is Confucius Cave and Nishan Academy here. I remember my dad told me that Nishan Academy was built by my grandfather. Going to this place also gave me a special sense of belonging.

There is also a huge statue of Confucius in Nishan. I don’t know if it has been completed yet. It is worth seeing. The sculpture has a special beauty. When I see the sculpture, I feel that learning humility and self-confidence is more important than anything else.

Transportation: Qufu City Bus Station can be reached by taking the Qufu to Nishan Tourist Line

Opening hours: 09:00-17:30 (January 1st - December 31st Monday-Sunday)