Name: Explore Confucius hometown Qufu on a private half-day walking tour
SKU: 26809
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 5 hours

Activity Level: Moderate

Experience: Unesco, Family, Historical, Short Break

Language: English, Chinese

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

Qufu is a Confucius city, the most venerable city in China. Numerous sights here are associated with the name of the Great Teacher, who was born here, and in 479 BC. e. was buried. Qufu is a must-see and most attractions are located in close proximity to each other so you can explore them during a walking tour.

What's included

Professional licensed guide
Pick-up and drop-off
Admission fee
All fees and taxes

Food and drinks (own expense)
Personal Expenses

Highlights

Cemetery of Confucius

The Cemetery of Confucius is a cemetery of the Kong clan (the descendants of Confucius) in Confucius' hometown Qufu in Shandong province. Confucius himself and some of his disciples are buried there, as well as many thousands of his descendants. 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". The two other components of the site are the Temple of Confucius dedicated to the memory of the philosopher and the Kong Family Mansion, where his descendants lived. The three sites are collectively known in Qufu as San Kong (三孔), i.e. "The Three Confucian [sites]".

Kong Family Mansion

The Kong Family Mansion is a massive structure, almost as large as the mansions of the emperors in the Ming Dynasty (1364-1683) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). In the beginning, the Mansion included more than 170 buildings with more than 560 rooms.

Qufu

Qufu is a city in China’s Shandong province, once the capital of Lu State (1042–249 B.C.). It’s known for being the hometown of Confucius, born nearby in 551 B.C., and for sites associated with the Chinese philosopher. The Kong Miao (Confucius Temple) was established in 478 B.C., with the current sprawling complex mostly dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Qufu Confucius Museum

Confucius, who lived between 551 B.C. and 479 B.C., was an educator and philosopher. He founded the school of Confucianism that has deeply influenced later Chinese generations. The museum currently has a collection of more than 700,000 cultural relics, including more than 300,000 files about the Confucius family and more than 40,000 classic books. The collection also includes more than 8,000 ancient costumes and a number of musical instruments used when paying tribute to Confucius. The museum, covering an area of 55,000 square meters, was put into trial operation on Nov. 26 last year. The museum offers free admission.

Temple of Confucius

Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, Shandong Province of China, include Temple of Confucius, Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion.

Temple of Yan Hui

The Temple of Yan Hui, commonly known as simply the Temple of Yan or Yan Temple, is a temple in Qufu, China, dedicated to Yan Hui, the favorite disciple of Confucius.

Itinerary

08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00

Your guide will pick you up from your centrally located hotel in Qufu.

Head directly to the Temple of Confucius.

You will visit the Qufu Confucius Temple – the largest private temple in the world – its size (650 m in length) and design (two dozen gates, high halls, knotty veteran trees). It is at the same time the largest and most ancient Confucius temple on Earth.

Explore its gates, halls, and yards. Kong Family Mansion, Confucius Grove, and Cemetery of Confucius.

Drop-off to your hotel after the tour.

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Explore Confucius hometown Qufu on a private half-day walking tour