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Zoucheng & Mencius (half day) — Qufu

Qufu · Day Trip

Zoucheng & Mencius (half day)

The neighbouring town of Mencius — his temple and forest, the quiet mirror of Qufu’s grand sites.

1

To Zoucheng

Morning bus south (about 40 min) to the town of the second sage.

2

The temple & forest

The Mencius Temple and his forest of tombs — smaller and quieter than Qufu, with the same ritual courtyards.

3

Return

Afternoon bus back to Qufu.

Practical — Mencius Temple £30 · £15 bus · 4 h · 20 km south.
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