Qufu Three Confucian Sites Travel Guide and Food Guide
Qufu Three Confucian Sites Travel Guide
Scenic Spot Introduction
Confucius Temple
It is a temple dedicated to the sacrifice of Confucius, a famous ancient Chinese thinker and educator. It has a grand scale, magnificent momentum, exquisite architecture, and preserves many cultural relics such as ancient steles, with extremely high historical and cultural value.
Lingxing Gate, Shengshi Gate, Hongdao Gate, Dazhong Gate, Tongwen Gate, etc. are arranged in sequence, forming a solemn and sacred central axis. The ancient cypresses and other trees on both sides are lush, adding to the ancient and simple atmosphere.
Confucius Mansion
It is the residence of the descendants of the hereditary Yansheng Gong of Confucius, showing the living scenes and architectural regulations of a traditional Chinese noble family.
It includes main buildings such as the Grand Hall, the Second Hall, and the Third Hall. The layout and furnishings of the inner residence reflect feudal ethics, etc. The back garden has beautiful scenery with pavilions, terraces, and towers scattered in an orderly manner.
Confucius Cemetery
It is the family cemetery of Confucius and his descendants and is the family cemetery with the longest continuation time in the world.
The ancient trees reach the sky, and there are many tombstones, stone ceremonial objects, etc. The tombs of Confucius, Kong Li, and Kong Ji are distributed among them. Walking in it, one can feel the vicissitudes and solemnity of history.
Tour Route Planning
One-day Tour Route
Morning: Start from the main entrance (Wanren Gongqiang) of the Confucius Temple and visit the main buildings of the Confucius Temple along the central axis in turn, admiring the ancient architectural art and stele culture, etc., which takes about 2 3 hours.
Noon: Have a meal at a restaurant near the Confucius Temple and take a short rest.
Afternoon: Go from the side door on the east side of the Confucius Temple to the Confucius Mansion and visit the courtyards and buildings in the Confucius Mansion to understand the history of the Yansheng Gong family. The tour time is about 1.5 2 hours. Then you can take a scenic sightseeing bus or walk to the Confucius Cemetery to visit the tombs of Confucius and other members of the Kong family. The tour time is about 1 1.5 hours.
Tickets and Opening Hours
Ticket Information
The combined ticket price of the Three Confucian Sites scenic area is relatively favorable and can be purchased on the official website, at the ticket window, etc. At the same time, there are corresponding preferential policies for some special groups such as the elderly, children, and military personnel.
Opening Hours
Confucius Temple: 8:00 17:30 (the specific time may be adjusted according to the season, etc.).
Confucius Mansion: 8:00 17:30.
Confucius Cemetery: 8:00 17:30.
Food Guide
Special Food Recommendations
Kongfu Cuisine
Yipin Tofu (First-class Tofu)
Shenxian Yazi (Immortal Duck)
Shili Yinxing (Poetry and Rites Gingko)
Qufu Special Snacks
Qufu Jianbing (Qufu Pancake)
Yangrou Paozhou (Mutton in Porridge)
Food Street and Restaurant Recommendations
Wumaci Street
There are many restaurants and snack stalls here where you can taste various Qufu special foods and other local cuisines. You can eat while strolling and feel the lively atmosphere.
Que Libin She (Que Libin Hotel)
It is famous for making authentic Kongfu cuisine. The environment is elegant, the dishes are exquisite, and the service is thoughtful. It can let tourists taste the unique charm of traditional Kongfu cuisine, but the price is relatively high.
Qufu Laocai Guan (Qufu Old Restaurant)
The dishes are rich, the price is relatively affordable, and the taste of the special dishes is relatively authentic. It is a good choice to taste Qufu cuisine.
