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Nishan Sacred Land is a large scale Confucian culture-themed experience area built around Nishan Mountain (traditionally the birthplace of Confucius). Unlike the "Three Confucian Sites" in Qufu Ancient City, which are centered around historical sites, this place showcases the essence of Confucianism and its contemporary interpretation through grand modern architecture, garden landscapes, and immersive cultural projects, making it more suitable for tourists who wish to experience Confucian culture in depth and intuitively.
曲阜市鲁源
孔子博物馆
It is a thematic museum of social science celebrities dedicated to Confucius and Confucian culture, integrating history, art, and interactive technology. It houses a rich collection of artifacts, making it an excellent place for cultural enthusiasts and families. Notable exhibits include the Warring States Period Jade Horse, the Gold and Silver Inlaid Ape Shaped Belt Hook, and a set of Ten Shang and Zhou Dynasty Ritual Vessels bestowed by Emperor Qianlong. (updated Dec 2024)
周公庙
A temple dedicated to the Duke of Zhou (Ji Dan), a revered statesman and thinker of the early Western Zhou Dynasty. The Qufu Zhougong Temple is one of the three most notable such temples in China, alongside those in Luoyang and Baoji.
复圣殿
The principal hall of the temple. It was built as a five-bay structure during the Yuan Dynasty, and rebuilt in 1507 into its current form, a seven-bay-wide hall with a double-eaved roof.