Qufu is the hometown of one of China’s most famous historical figures – Confucius. The legendary poet, teacher, philosopher, and politician grew up here, and his influence is clear everywhere you look. Explore the temple that bears his name in this video.

曲阜 – qū fù

Qufu

 

曲阜东站 – qū fù dōng zhàn

Qufu East Station

 

这是孔子的老家 – zhè shì kǒng zǐ de lǎo jiā

This is the hometown of Confucius.

 

城墙 – chéng qiáng

City Wall

 

曲阜国际青年旅舍 – qū fù guó jì qīng nián lǚ shě

Qufu International Youth Hostel

 

他们有餐厅，酒吧，和台球 – tā men yǒu cān tīng, jiǔ bā, hé tái qiú

They have a restaurant, bar, and billiards.

 

马拉车 – mǎ lā chē

horse-drawn vehicle

 

孔庙 – kǒng miào

Confucius temple

 

高皇帝 -gāo huáng dì

Emperor Gao

 

汉朝 – hàn cháo

Han Dynasty

 

赑屃 – bì xì

stone tortoise

 

大成殿 – dà chéng diàn

Great Perfection Hall

 

己所不欲，勿施於人 – jǐ suǒ bú yù, wù shī yú rén

Do not do upon others what you do not wish to be done upon you.