Shandong

Shandong

1. Confucius Temple 孔庙 2. Kong Family Mansion 孔府 3. Cemetery of Confucius 孔林 4. Shimen Mountain 石门山风景区

About Shandong

1. Confucius Temple 孔庙 2. Kong Family Mansion 孔府 3. Cemetery of Confucius 孔林 4. Shimen Mountain 石门山风景区

Must-Visit Highlights

孔林

Cemetery of Confucius
museum
Ticket Price
RMB 50
Opening Hours
8:00-17:00

Confucius cemetry is a cemetery of the descendants of Confucius. Confucius himself and some of his disciples are also buried there. In total there are the tombs of more than 100,000 descendants of Confucius, who have been buried there over a period of about 2,000 years. > NOTE: Since 1994, the Cemetery of Confucius has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu" or 三孔. That is why there is a special ticket for all three of this places. This ticket you can buy for RMB 150 and visit all three main sights.

孔府糕点

Confucian Cakes

Confucian cakes are a kind of unique pastry that has a long history and passed down from generation to generation. These cakes are a nice gift.

孔子研究院

Confucius Research Institute of China
museum
Ticket Price
free
Opening Hours
8:00-16:00

Confucius Research Institute of China is a specialized institution for the study of Confucius and its thoughts established by the State Council in 1996. The work of the Research Institute includes wide variety of activities, from academic research and exchanges to museum exhibitions, literature collection, information exchange and personnel training. The Institute has become the world center for a study of Confucianism in the world. It was designed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the professors of Tsinghua University - the leading university of China.

孔庙

Confucius Temple
museum
Ticket Price
RMB 110
Opening Hours
8:00-16:30

Confucius Temple in Qufu is a temple dedicated to Confucius. In total, there are more than 2 thousand Confucius temple. The one in Qufu city is the main and the largest. Website: www.kmgzj.com/index.aspx Ticket: RMB 110 Opening Hours:8:00-16:30 Address: West Street 17,Nanma Avenue, Qufu 曲阜市南马道西街17号

孔府家酒

Confucius Wine

Confucius wine is famous for its fragrances. Qufu brewing has a history of more than 2,500 years. The liquor is a special wine produced by the descendants of Confucius who presented it to the nobles. The wine is made of high-quality sorghum as raw material. Confucian wine is currently produced by the Qufu Confucius Winery in Qufu, Shandong Province, and sold to all over the world.

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Local Insights

  • Best Time

    April to October offers the mildest weather.

  • Transportation

    Major high-speed rail hub connecting all provinces.

  • Payments

    Alipay is widely accepted even in small stalls.

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