Tomb of Mi Zi

Tomb of Mi Zi

The Tomb of Mi Zi is a cultural tourism attraction.

Mi Zi refers to Mi Zixian, a native of the State of Lu during the late Spring and Autumn period. His given name was Buqi, and he was a disciple of Confucius. He once served as the magistrate of Shanfu and died in the Chu territory. His tomb is located on Tiefogang Hill, southeast of Wabu Town. The tomb mound is 140 meters in circumference and 3 meters high, and it is often visited by travelers paying their respects.

Mi Zi, given name Buqi, courtesy name Zixian, was a native of the State of Lu (modern-day Jining, Shandong) during the Spring and Autumn period. He was one of the Seventy-Two Disciples of Confucius, ranked fourteenth.

Given name Buqi, a native of the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period and a disciple of Confucius. During the reign of Duke Ai of Lu, he served as the magistrate of Shanfu. Within three years of governance, Shanfu flourished greatly. As recorded in “Records of the Grand Historian”: “Zichan governed Zheng, and the people could not deceive him; Mi Zixian governed Shanfu, and the people could not bear to deceive him; Ximen Bao governed Ye, and the people did not dare to deceive him.” Mi Zixian was adept at employing people during his governance of Shanfu, achieving remarkable accomplishments that have been celebrated by later generations.

Seeking the Wise and Able. Before taking office in Shanfu, Mi Zixian first visited Confucius. Confucius told him: “Do not be swayed by the opinions of others…” More details about Mi Zixian ++

Wabu Town: Located in the southeastern water town area of Shou County, Wabu Town is built along the lake. The ancient town features four streets paved with bluestone. In the center of the streets, the deep ruts on the stone slabs, over an inch deep, are still clearly visible. The residential buildings along the streets follow a traditional layout of shops in the front and residences in the back, constructed with blue bricks and small tiles, with bright windows and open verandas. Some courtyards extend as deep as three, four, or even five sections, each with unique architectural layouts within their courtyards. Wabu Town was among the first group of key market towns approved and announced by the State Council in the late 1950s. It currently administers 13 administrative villages, 161 villager groups, with a total population of 26,000, including nearly 10,000 urban residents. The town… More details about Wabu Town ++