Tag Archives: Confucius
Temple Hopping in Beijing Posted by sasha on Aug 24, 2016
Beijing (北京 – běi jīng) is one of the most popular cities in China to visit, and for good reason. There’s enough to see and do to keep visitors busy for weeks on end. The city is home to some of the most famous sights in the country – the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and…
Qufu – Hometown of Confucius Posted by sasha on Jul 11, 2016
While exploring Shandong province, history and culture lovers should be sure to include a stop in Qufu (曲阜 – qū fù), hometown of Confucius (孔子 – kǒng zǐ). The ancient philosopher, teacher, and politician was born in 551 BC and has remained influential in Chinese culture ever since. In Qufu, you can visit the Three Confucian Sites…
Shandong Adventure – Mt. Tai and Qufu Posted by sasha on Jul 7, 2016
While it’s not exactly one of the most famous places in China, Shandong province has a lot to offer visitors. This coastal province located on the Yellow Sea is home to one of the nation’s four great culinary traditions (Lu), its most famous beer (Tsingtao), its most sacred mountain (Mt. Tai), and even Confucius himself. Take…
Jianshui Confucius Temple Posted by sasha on Aug 12, 2015
Tour the 3rd largest Confucius Temple in China – located in the ancient town of Jianshui – in this short video.
Highlights of Shandong Province Posted by sasha on Jun 23, 2014
Take a video journey through eastern China’s Shandong province. Climb Mt. Tai, the holiest Taoist mountain in the country, visit the home of Confucius for a lesson in history and culture, and then head to Qingdao to hit the crowded beach, feast on seafood, and get crazy at the annual beer festival. 泰安 – tài’ān…
Better Know a… Province (Shandong) Posted by sasha on Jan 27, 2014
China is a huge country, with provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, and SARs. Yeah, it’s a bit complicated. That’s why we’re going all around the country and introducing each place one by one. It’s been a while since the last post in this ongoing series, so here’s a recap for those of you who haven’t been…
Qufu – Confucian Mansion and Cemetery Posted by sasha on Sep 5, 2012
In addition to the massive Confucius Temple, the hometown of the Great Sage also includes the Confucian Mansion and Cemetery. See where the descendants of Master Kong lived and worked, and where thousands of them are buried in a grand forest in this short video tour. 三孔 – sān kǒng three Confucian Sites 孔府…