Qufu Confucius Cultural Park

Qufu Confucius Cultural Park

Qufu Confucius Cultural Park is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

Situated 300 meters directly south of the Temple of Confucius, the Confucius Cultural Park is a high-end cultural tourism attraction themed around the Analects, expressed through calligraphy, carved on stone steles, and set within a classical garden. The park showcases selected works by renowned contemporary calligraphers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United States, and France—each contributing one piece—bringing together various scripts, styles, and schools of calligraphy. These are meticulously engraved onto stone. The Stele Garden adopts the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty, while also incorporating the delicate charm of southern private gardens and the solemn elegance of northern imperial gardens. Within its 48,000 square meters of landscaped grounds, it features over 420 structures including halls, towers, pavilions, terraces, corridors, and archways, along with more than 7,200 square meters of lakes, ponds, streams, pools, and waterfalls, and over 5,000 square meters of rockeries and bridges. The garden boasts winding corridors, towering buildings, picturesque lake and mountain views, lush lawns, and charming willow-lined paths. Each step reveals a new scene, making it a truly captivating experience.

Opening Hours: 8:00–17:00

Recommended Visiting Time: About 2 hours

Suggested Tour Route: Main Gate — Analects Screen Wall — Pan Pond — “Cultivate Yourself, Regulate the Family, Govern the State, Bring Peace to the World” Archway — “Look Up to the Noble-minded” Archway — “Cultivate Virtue, Practice Righteousness, Be Loyal, and Keep Faith” Archway — Zhonghe Gate — Datong Gate — Shanhua Hall — Guangshi Hall — Ren Mountain — Le Lake — Long Corridor — Yonggui Pavilion — Stele Courtyard

Admission Fee

Free

Transportation

From the “Wanren Palace Wall” gate of the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, walk 300 meters south along Dacheng Road. The Confucius Cultural Park is located opposite the Confucius Research Institute.