Nishan tourist resort, Qufu, Shandong

China Daily 2026-09-28

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Nishan is the birthplace of Confucius. Surrounded by mountains and water, Nishan tourist resort lies beside the lake, with a towering bronze statue of Confucius rising halfway up the hillside and the stately Confucian Palace nearby.

Amid the sounds of traditional ritual and ceremonial music, architecture and landscape blend harmoniously, offering a glimpse into the enduring legacy of Confucius and the lasting influence of Confucian culture.

Editor: Zhou Zheng    Reviser:  Lu Bingwu  Final Reviewer: He Shengying