Three Confucius Sites

Scenic Area Introduction The Three Confucius Sites are located in Qufu, Jining, Shandong Province. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and include the Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, and Confucius Cemetery. They are the core landmarks of Confucian culture. Ticket Information • Combo Ticket: CNY 140/set. • Single Ticket: Confucius Temple CNY 80, Confucius Mansion CNY 60, Confucius Cemetery CNY 10. • Discount Policy: Seniors aged 60 and over, active military personnel, etc. can visit for free with valid ID; students, etc. can purchase half-price tickets. Opening Hours Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion are usually open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Confucius Cemetery is usually open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Specific times may be adjusted according to the season, so please check in advance. Transportation Guide • High-speed Rail: After getting off at Qufu East Station, take bus K01 to Confucius Temple South Gate Station. • Train: After getting off at Qufu Station, take bus K05, 3, or 5 to Confucius Temple South Gate Station. • Self-driving: Take the Beijing-Taiwan Expressway to Qufu East Exit, and drive for about ten minutes to reach the destination. Tour Route In the morning, enter the Confucius Temple from Wanren Palace Wall, and visit Jinsheng Yuzhen Archway, Shengshi Gate, Kuiwen Pavilion, Dacheng Gate, the cypress tree planted by Confucius, Apricot Altar, Dacheng Hall, and other attractions in turn. Then, go to the Confucius Mansion to visit Chongguang Gate, Main Hall, Second Hall, Third Hall, Inner House, Front Hall Building, Back Hall Building, and Back Garden. In the afternoon, visit the Confucius Cemetery. You can choose to take a sightseeing bus or walk. The main attractions include Wangu Changchun Archway, Zhishenglin Archway, and Confucius Tomb. Scenic Area Activities • City Opening Ceremony: Free performance from 8:00 am to 8:20 am at Wanren Palace Wall. • Poetry and Rites Debate: Performance from 9:30 am to 9:45 am and 10:30 am to 10:45 am at Confucius Temple Poetry and Rites Hall. • Confucius Mansion Shadow Puppetry: Performance from 10:00 am to 10:30 am, 11:00 am to 11:30 am, 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm, and 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Confucius Mansion Fushou Hall. Food Recommendations There are many specialty restaurants around the scenic area where you can taste Shandong cuisine such as pancakes and barbecue, as well as local snacks such as pot meat rice, hanging stove biscuits, lamb porridge rice, and Confucius Mansion smoked tofu. Notes Smoking and loud noises are prohibited in the scenic area. Please protect cultural relics, do not touch ancient sites, respect local customs, and travel in a civilized manner.