CITY JOURNAL / Shandong

Qufu

A teacher’s hometown preserves centuries of remembrance in its architecture.

Qufu is the hometown of Confucius. Its temple offers an architectural introduction to the long history of commemorating his life and teachings.

Places with a story

Temple of Confucius

Courtyards and halls honour a teacher across many centuries. Qufu’s temple grew through repeated rebuilding, preserving a long tradition of remembrance.

Read the story →

Watercolor illustration from the app; inspired by local scenery.

Liaohe Ancient Street

A Qufu evening street with food, cultural shops and waterside night scenes.

Read the story →

Before travelling, check current access, opening times and entry requirements with the relevant official sources.

FRIENDLANE CHINA

Take the next story with you.

Explore on the website. Meet, chat and make plans in FriendLane China.

International storeApp Store China mainland storeApp Store AndroidGoogle Play

Choose the App Store for your Apple Account country or region. Both links open the same FriendLane China app; availability depends on your account region.

For adults 18+ · Friendship & shared activities