Nishan Sacred Land Attraction Park

According to legend, Confucius was born about 30 km southeast of Qufu, in a cave on Nishan (mountain). As a modern way to honor Confucius, the Nishan Sacred Land Attraction Park opened on 28 September – Confucius’ birthday – in 2018. The centerpiece is the world’s largest Confucius statue, made of brass and standing impressively tall at 72 m.

A splendid building here is used for educational exhibits and visits. There is a striking level of detail in the design, incorporating and celebrating Confucian values. It is best appreciated with a tour guide, and there is much to glean – about both ancient Chinese wisdom and how it is emphasized in today’s society. The second phase will be the building of a hotel and restaurants, onsite.

Nishan tourism resources are wealthy. The territory is beautiful, and the local people have a strong humanity atmosphere. It is known as “One Mountain (Nishan), Yishui (Nishan Reservoir), and a Saint (Confucius). The ancient Chinese thinker, politician and educator Confucius was born here. The can’t-miss attraction of Shandong; you can see exactly how Confucius influence ancient Chinese people.

Location: Nishan Town, Qufu (曲阜市尼山镇)

More info:

• Tickets: 50 RMB
• Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Average time spent: 2 hours