Jinan to Qufu: Confucius Temple, Mansion, Cemetery & Museum Guide for Spanish, French, Russian, Japanese, or Korean
ID: GYG1099061-O-1687655
Category:
Country: Myanmar
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Travel by high-speed train from Jinan to Qufu. Visit the UNESCO-listed Confucius Temple, Mansion, and Cemetery, and explore the modern Confucius Museum on this cultural day trip.
Hotel Pickup & High-Speed Train to Qufu: Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Jinan and accompany you to the high-speed rail station. Enjoy a comfortable 40-minute train ride through Shandong’s countryside before arriving at Qufu East Station.
Confucius Temple: Begin your journey at the grand Confucius Temple, the largest and best-preserved complex dedicated to Confucius. Walk among towering cypress trees, ancient steles, and ornate halls that date back over 2,000 years. The temple’s solemn atmosphere offers a glimpse into the birthplace of Confucian culture.
Confucius Mansion: Step inside the “First Family Under Heaven,” where Confucius’ descendants lived and worked for centuries. This vast compound of courtyards, halls, and gardens reflects the power and prestige of the Kong family, as well as the elegance of Ming and Qing-era architecture.
Confucius Cemetery: Explore the largest family cemetery in the world, where Confucius and more than seventy generations of his descendants rest. Amidst the towering pines and moss-covered tombstones, you will discover a quiet yet powerful sense of history, legacy, and reverence.
Confucius Museum: End your cultural journey at the modern Confucius Museum, home to over 700,000 artifacts. Through immersive exhibits and multimedia displays, you will gain deeper insight into Confucius’ life, his philosophy, and the global influence of Confucian thought.
Return to Jinan: Transfer back to Qufu East Station and take the high-speed train to Jinan. Drop-off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Confucius Temple, the largest of its kind
- Explore Confucius Mansion, home to the “First Family Under Heaven”
- Walk through Confucius Cemetery, the world’s largest family graveyard
- Discover 700,000 artifacts at the modern Confucius Museum
- Travel round trip from Jinan to Qufu by cozy high-speed trains
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Convenient Pickup: Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Jinan or Qufu city. Your dedicated staff will confirm pickup details the evening before.
- Group Size: 1-12 people (larger groups may inquire about custom options).
- Language: Guided in your selected language for a smooth experience.
- Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours.
- Ticket: Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, Confucius Cemetery, Confucius Museum.
- One local snack & drink will be provided during the day.
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch: not included. Guests will be recommended some local options by the guide.
- Other personal expenses
- Tips: Not included, but our guests can decide at their discretionary.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.