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Qufu Private Tour to Confucius Temple, Family Mansion, Cemetery and Ni Mountain

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From $243.20

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the most popular and scenic attractions in Qufu by taking a private full-day tour in the company of an experienced guide. Learn about the deep history of Confucius culture by visiting the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites including Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion and Confucius Cemetery. Then heading to Ni Mountain where the Confucius was born. Climb the mountain to enjoy the view of the whole area and learn about both ancient Chinese wisdom and how it is emphasized in today’s society. This 8-hour guided tour includes entrance fee, lunch and private transportation between these sites from centrally located Beijing hotels.

What's Included

Bottled water

Entrance Fee

Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels in Qufu city)

Lunch

Professional guide

Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 10
ADULT: Age: 11 - 90

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Confucius Temple

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your Qufu hotel's lobby at prearranged time. Then heading directly to the Temple of Confucius. If you choose to start the tour at 7:30am, you will be able to watch the "Opening Gate Ceremony " at the main entrance.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Qufu Dacheng Hall

Temple of Confucius was first built in 478BC to commemorate Confucius. More than 300 buildings erected through the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple was built according to the specification for imperial palaces with yellow roof-tiles and red-painted walls, they are surrounded by dark-green pine trees to create a color contrast with complementary colors. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, learn about the symbolic significance of the architecture, admire the statue of Confucius, pay a visit to the stone tablets, steles and pavilions, discover Confucius' life experience, and many other historic and cultural items related to Confucius and Confucius culture.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kong Mansion

Then, walk through the small market continue to explore the Kong Family Mansion.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu

The descendants of Confucius live here and they were in charge of conducting elaborate religious ceremonies on occasions such as plantings, harvests, honoring the dead, and birthdays. The first mansion was built in 1038, comprises 152 buildings with 480 rooms.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kong Forest

Continue to explore the Confucian Cemetery. The area has served as the family graveyard of Confucius and his descendants for more than two thousand years. There are about 3,600 tombstones dating from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties still standing in the cemetery.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ni Mountain

Then heading to Ni Mountain. According to the legend, Confucius was born in a cave on Ni Mountain. The centerpiece is the world’s largest Confucius statue, made of brass and standing impressively tall at 72 m. A splendid building Called Ni Mountain Academy is used for educational exhibits and visits. Accompanied by your tour guide, learn about both ancient Chinese wisdom and how it is emphasized in today’s society. Stroll around the park and climb up to the mountain to get a great view of the area.

Finally, at the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Qufu.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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