▲ Qufu in Jining, Shandong is the hometown of Confucius, the birthplace of the Yellow Emperor, the ancient capital of Shennong, the ruins of Shaohao, the former state of Shangyan, and the capital of Lu during the Zhou and Han dynasties. With a profound cultural heritage and numerous historical relics, it is renowned as the "Oriental Holy City." The Dacheng Hall is the core structure of the Confucius Temple in Qufu and also a high-ranking ancient Chinese hall for worshipping Confucius. The main attractions of the Confucius Temple include the Golden Sound and Jade Vibration Arch, the Shengshi Gate, the Kuiwen Pavilion, the Chenghua Stele, the Dacheng Gate, the Ancient Cypress Planted by Confucius, the Apricot Altar, the Dacheng Hall, and the Poetry and Ritual Hall.
▲ Symbolizing the place where Confucius taught, the serene environment is surrounded by apricot trees. Over 2,500 years ago, Confucius established his teaching platform under the apricot trees, pioneering the educational principle of "teaching without discrimination."
▲ The main attractions of the Kong Family Mansion include the Chongguang Gate, Main Hall, Second Hall, Third Hall, Inner Residence, Front Tower Building, Rear Tower Building, and Rear Garden.
