Where to go during summer vacation? Here's a guide to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, you're welcome

Mount Nishan has become one of the important symbols of the origin of Chinese culture because of Confucius. It is known as the "cradle of Confucianism" and should be mentioned alongside Lumbini, Jerusalem, Mecca, and Athens. There are many places to visit in Qufu. Here's a guide for eating, drinking, playing, and shopping. ✅【Qufu City】 Confucius Temple: This is a must-visit place in Qufu, a temple dedicated to Confucius, known as the "First Temple Under Heaven." It is one of the three major ancient architectural complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Summer Resort in Chengde. The Three Confucian Sites in Qufu: Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, and Confucius Forest. The Confucius Temple was mentioned earlier, and the other two are... Yan Temple: An ancient temple built for Yan Hui, Confucius' first disciple, with a history of over 680 years. Mount Jiuxian: Located 18 kilometers north of Qufu city, it is one of the highest peaks in Jining. Confucius Museum: A museum built to commemorate Confucius and showcase Confucian thought, with nearly 700,000 artifacts. ✅【Nishan Sacred Land】 Personally, I think the Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu is more worth visiting than the city area. Good hotels, great activities, and beautiful lake and mountain scenery. ✅Accommodation: There are two hotels in the Sacred Land area, Nishan Guesthouse and Nishan Academy Hotel. This time I stayed at the latter. Built on the mountain, nestled in the valley forest of Hundred Flowers Valley, the natural environment and view are perfect. It doesn't feel like a hotel but more like an ideal ancient natural village, with deep forests and lush vegetation. What I love most about this hotel is the guest rooms. The standalone courtyard suites are fantastic, and there are villa view rooms with small courtyards or platforms, very relaxing. The courtyard suites are generally one-bedroom, one-living room, and one-bathroom layout, and there are family rooms with two bedrooms, especially suitable for families. ✅Food: To eat the most authentic Confucian cuisine, you have to go to Nishan, the hometown of Confucius! 1. Liuyatang, a fine dining restaurant on the 8th floor of Nishan Sacred Land University Hall, offers the purest Confucian cuisine. Highly recommended dishes include Six Arts Cold Dishes, Poetry Ginkgo, Kirin Jade Book, Confucian Tofu, Golden Hook Silver Strips, Yangguan Three Stacks, and Confucian Library... 2. Yatang Chinese Restaurant at Nishan Academy Hotel, homey taste, comfortable, with artistic presentation, very delicious. 3. Changpingji, if you want to try local snacks, you must visit Changpingji on B1 of the University Hall. There are also many fast foods, such as the paper-thin and crispy Qufu pancakes. ✅Must-see Performances: Golden Sound and Jade Vibration: A grand audio-visual feast of rituals and music, spanning a person's life. It integrates Chinese classical arts such as poetry, music, dance, and acrobatics with stage installations, large machinery, and holographic images, very impressive! Two shows a day Don't forget to watch the "Three Thousand Lanterns for You" drone Kongming lantern show at night! There's also the "Nishan Sacred Show," a drone fireworks show with light and water show and music! The specific performance times are subject to the day's announcement by the scenic area. ✅Tips: There are free shuttle buses from the hotel to the scenic area, just wait at the front desk entrance. There are also buses for the return trip, pay attention to the departure times. The scenic area is large, with many projects, two days and one night is too rushed, it is recommended to stay for three days and two nights to enjoy both the scenic area and the hotel. There are many parent-child activities and barrier-free facilities, so it is suitable for both children and the elderly. There are cultural and creative products of the scenic area available for selection at Changpingji on the B1 floor and the Sage Corridor on the first floor of the University Hall.