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Qufu · Day Tours
Best Qufu day trips: Mount Tai (1 day), Mount Ni & the birthplace (half day), Zoucheng & Mencius (half day) and more — with practical details and booking help.
The great sacred mountain of the east — an hour by train from Qufu, the Red Gate climb and the summit sunrise make the perfect pairing with the sage town. Full guide on the Mount Tai page.
The hill where Confucius was born in 551 BC — the Ni Mountain Temple, the book loft and the cave of his mother's shrine, 30 km southeast of Qufu.
The neighbouring town of Mencius, Confucius' great successor — his temple and forest are the quiet mirror of Qufu's grand sites.