Qufu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county-level city
About Qufu
—The Analects, Book 7 Qufu has more than 2,500 years of history. Best known as the hometown of China's "first sage", Confucius, it was the home of his descendants - who often ruled the place as feudal lords - for many centuries, until being forced by the Communist revolution to leave China's mainland for Taiwan. The center of the national cult of Confucius, and the birthplace of the mythical Yellow Emperor (the legendary founder of the Chinese nation), Qufu saw many emperors decorate its temples with stone tablets (steles), praising Confucius and other heroic figures of the past. Usually written in Chinese, but during some dynasties also in Mongol or Manchu, these steles are among the most characteristic objects to be found at the city's historical sites. The most important of them are su
Top Attractions in Qufu
Explore the best things to see and do in Qufu:
- ★Confucius Forest
- ★Confucius Museum
- ★Nishan Sacredland
- ★Shaohao
- ★Temple of Confucius
Where to Eat in Qufu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Qufu International Youth Hostel
Qufu Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: