A must-visit with kids! 3 days and 2 nights cultural study tour in Qufu
by HannaKoskinen
Sep 12, 2025
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In Qufu, the birthplace of Confucian culture, every inch of land flows with the bloodline of millennia-old civilization⚡ Every ancient site tells the wisdom of the sages~ This is definitely the best place to take your kids to learn history and experience traditional culture🏯
🚄【Day 1】Beijing South → Qufu East
🏨 Stay: Moshan Qingju Hotel (Qufu City Central Branch)
📍 Address: Intersection of Chunqiu Road and Jianshe Road, Qufu City
Must-check-in route👇
Confucius Temple - Confucius Mansion - Yan Temple - Confucius Forest - Liaohe Ancient Street (night tour)
✨ "Three Confucian" cultural relics area combined ticket price: 140 RMB/person
✨ Opening hours: 8:00-17:30
💡 Travel tips:
1️⃣ Confucius Temple audio guide 30 RMB/device, a must-rent! Much more reliable than roadside "wild" guides
2️⃣ Be sure to check in at Xingtan, tell your kids the story of Confucius’ education here
3️⃣ Liaohe Ancient Street night view is stunning, recommended to come after 6 PM
🌃 Don’t miss at night:
Wanren Palace Wall "Great Confucius" light and shadow show
⏰ Time: 19:30-20:30
🎫 Ticket: Free
🚶♀️【Day 2】Confucius Museum → Nishan Holy Land
🏨 Stay: Nishan Academy Hotel
📍 Address: No.1 Shenghu Road, Nishan Town, Qufu City
📍 Confucius Museum guide:
🎫 Ticket: Free (reservation required)
⏰ Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
✨ Must-see: Confucius statue, Six Arts Hall, Analects Mirror Corridor
📍 Nishan Holy Land guide:
🎫 Ticket: 160 RMB/person
✨ Must-check-in: 72-meter Confucius statue, "Golden Sound and Jade Vibration" performance
⏰ Show times: 14:00 / 19:30 (advance reservation recommended)
🔥 Don’t miss at night:
Drone show + fireworks (weather permitting)
⏰ Time: 20:15-20:30
👨👩👧【Day 3】Luyuan Village → Home
📍 Luyuan Village practical guide:
🎫 Ticket: Free
⏰ Opening hours: All day
✨ Features: NPC interactive Q&A to win silver tickets, cultural market
💰 Tried and tested activities:
1️⃣ Answer questions with NPCs together with your kids to win silver tickets
2️⃣ Exchange silver tickets for intangible cultural heritage gifts
3️⃣ Look forward to next time to see the iron flower and fish lantern parade
🍢 Food recommendations:
Barbecue on Liaohe Ancient Street is pretty good~
Locals recommend: Confucius Mansion Banquet (a bit pricey but authentic)
📚 Study tips:
1️⃣ Learn about Confucius’ life with your kids in advance
2️⃣ Prepare Hanfu for photos to enhance the experience
3️⃣ March to May is the best season to visit
🌿 Qufu is like a living Confucian textbook. Coming here is not just tourism, but a dialogue with the great sage✨
Post by HannaKoskinen | Sep 12, 2025











