Ming Ancient City, A Sanctuary of Confucianism and Cultural Heritage

San Kong Tourist Area in Qufu Ming Ancient City, Jining City, Shandong Province

Commemorations of Confucius throughout Chinese history

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Introduction

Qufu Ming Ancient City was built in the Ming Dynasty to protect the Confucian Temple. Confucian Temple, Confucian Mansion, Yan Temple, ancient mansions of Confucius from various dynasties, and the ancient Panku Pond and Qianlong Palace are scattered within the ancient city, showcasing the cityscape and profound culture of the ancient capital of Qufu. Unfortunately, in the late 1970s, most of the city walls of Qufu Ming Ancient City were demolished. However, in order to protect cultural heritage such as the Confucian Mansion, Confucian Temple, and Confucian Forest, they have been listed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO.

Address

San Kong Tourist Area in Qufu Ming Ancient City, Jining City, Shandong Province

Opening hours

08:00-17:30 (Confucius Temple and Mansion), 08:00-18:00 (Confucius Cemetery) (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

The main public transportation routes within the Qufu city area include four operational routes, namely Route 1, Route 2, Route 5, and Route 6. Among which, Route 5 can take passengers directly to various attractions including Confucius Six Arts City, Lu Kingdom's Prosperous Times, and The Analects Stele Garden from the bus station (train station). Route 1 can take passengers to Qufu Bus Station (train station) and also to attractions such as Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple, Confucius Forest, and Yan Temple.

Phone +86;537;442;4095