Confucian temple
Confucius Temple is one of the most important scenic spots in Qufu, and it is also a national key cultural relics protection unit. The Confucius Temple was built in memory of Confucius. It was built in 478 AD and is the earliest existing Confucius Temple in China. There are statues of Confucius and his disciples in the temple, which is one of the symbols of ancient Confucian culture in China. Visitors can visit Confucius' former residence, sacrificial ceremonies and cultural exhibitions in the Confucius Temple.
Kongjiadazhai
Confucius House is the place where descendants of Confucius live in the world, and it is also the largest existing feudal official residence in China. Covering an area of 55,000 square meters, Confucius House is one of the largest existing ancient buildings in China. There are many palaces, halls, pavilions and gardens in the mansion, which show the architectural style and lifestyle of feudal times. Visitors can visit Confucius' descendants' houses, cultural relics exhibitions and cultural activities in Confucius House.
Confucius cultural festival
Every year from September 28th to June 10, Qufu will hold a grand Confucius Culture Festival to celebrate Confucius' birthday. This festival attracts tourists and scholars from all over the world, who gather in Confucius Temple and Confucius House to participate in various cultural activities and celebration ceremonies. During the festival, visitors can enjoy traditional music performances, dance performances, calligraphy exhibitions, traditional handicrafts exhibitions and other wonderful activities.
Taste the delicious food in the hometown of Confucius and Mencius
Qufu is not only rich in cultural heritage, but also has many delicious foods worth tasting. Local specialties include Confucius Temple tofu, Confucius Temple chicken and Confucius Temple cake. These dishes are all inspired by Confucius Temple, with unique taste and endless aftertaste. In addition, there are many traditional snacks and special drinks in Qufu, such as Qufu candied haws, Confucius Temple candied haws and taro seedlings, Confucius Temple wine and so on. These are not to be missed.
final result
Qufu, the hometown of Confucius and Mencius, is famous for its rich historical sites and unique cultural landscape. In this land, Confucius and Mencius' thoughts and educational ideas have deeply influenced China and the world. Visitors can feel the strong Confucian cultural atmosphere in Confucius Temple and Confucius House, and visit cultural relics exhibitions and cultural activities. In addition, Qufu is rich in delicious food, which allows people to have a deeper understanding of the unique charm of the hometown of Confucius and Mencius while tasting delicious food. Both cultural lovers and food explorers can find their own fun in the hometown of Confucius and Mencius.