You can always trust the cultural heritage of the Three Confucian Sites in Qufu!

Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, is known as the "Eastern Holy City." The "Three Confucian Sites" here—Kong Mansion, Confucius Temple, and Confucius Cemetery—are sacred places for commemorating Confucius and promoting Confucianism throughout Chinese history. Confucius Temple is a temple dedicated to Confucius, Kong Mansion is where the direct descendants of Confucius lived, and Confucius Cemetery is the burial ground of Confucius and his family. In 1994, the "Three Confucian Sites" were listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 2. Itinerary Morning: Confucius Temple - Start from the Wanren Palace Wall and visit Jinsheng Yuzhen Archway, Lingxing Gate, Taihe Yuanqi Archway, and more to experience the solemnity and depth of Confucian culture. Kong Mansion - Visit the residence of Confucius' direct descendants, including Chongguang Gate, the Main Hall, and the Second Hall, to learn about the history of the Confucius family. Confucius Cemetery - Start from the Shenglin Gate and visit the tomb of Confucius to experience the Confucian view of life and death. Afternoon: Yan Temple - Experience the academic atmosphere of Yan Hui. Duke of Zhou Temple - Learn about the contributions of the Duke of Zhou to Confucian culture. Shaohou Tomb - Explore the tombs of ancient emperors. 3. Dining Recommendations Lunch: Lao Zhang Ji Jianbao Shop: Located outside the main gate of Confucius Temple, offering authentic Kong Mansion tofu and other snacks. Dinner: Gudao Xiang Jianbing: Located at the entrance of Konglin on Yingbin Street, offering authentic pancakes. Specialty Restaurants: Duohe Stuffed Pancakes (Yang Soup Wujin): Located north of the city gate on Drum Tower Street, offering a variety of stuffed pancake flavors. Wuma Temple Street: The largest commercial street in Qufu, offering a wide variety of snacks. 4. Opening Hours and Prices Opening Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Confucius Temple and Kong Mansion stop ticket checking at 4:30 pm, and Confucius Cemetery stops ticket checking at 5:00 pm. Ticket Prices: Combo ticket CNY 140/set, Confucius Temple CNY 80/ticket, Kong Mansion CNY 60/ticket, Confucius Cemetery CNY 10/ticket. 5. Reservations and Transportation Reservations: No reservation is required, but it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance to avoid queuing. Transportation: For self-driving, you can choose the Beijing-Taiwan Expressway to the Qufu East exit, and it takes about ten minutes to drive to the destination. 6. Travel Tips and Photo Spots Confucius Temple: There is a Confucius worship performance in front of the Dacheng Hall, so don't miss it. Kong Mansion: Visit the Tieshan Garden in the backyard of the inner residence to experience the tranquility of the Kong Mansion Garden. Confucius Cemetery: Take photos in front of the tomb of Confucius to feel the weight of history.