Qufu is a stop worth making a special stop in Confucius' hometown. One day, between the Confucius Temple and the Confucius Mansion, encounter the unique atmosphere of Qufu.
Before venturing deep into Qufu, the presence of the Confucius Temple had already arrived. From afar, seeing that scene, even the fatigue from traveling quietly soothed me, and I just wanted to stand a little longer.
The Confucius Mansion is the most captivating part of Qufu. Following its veins slowly, every corner hides a different expression, stretching time and space here.
Avoiding crowds and slipping into the Confucius Forest, Qufu reveals its true self. Elderly people, alleys, stoves, and laughter all settle in memory before the scenic spots.
After nightfall, the apricot altar in Qufu lights up, and the warm yellow light turns the daytime's grandeur into gentleness. Sitting down and doing nothing is also a form of arrival.
When leaving Qufu, I felt a bit reluctant, but the memory of the Confucius Temple replayed in my mind. But it was precisely this reluctance that proved the trip was worthwhile—it quietly left a part of itself with you.
Route fragment
1 day
- Day 1: Arrive in Qufu, first encounter with the Confucius Temple
- Day 2 Confucius Mansion: A Closer Look