Confucius Temple of Mount Ni
尼山孔庙
The old Confucius Temple on Mount Ni, the birthplace of Confucius, preserves architecture from the Jin and Yuan dynasties onward and the “Fuzi Cave.” It has more historical depth than the Nishan Holy Land.
The Nishan Confucius Temple lies at the foot of the Five Elders Peak of Mount Ni. It was first built in the Later Zhou dynasty, and the surviving buildings date from the Ming and Qing. It is connected to the Nishan Academy and is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Beside the temple, the Kunling Cave at the base of the cliff is the “Fuzi Cave” where Confucius is said to have been born. Guanchuan Pavilion offers a view over the Yi River. The site is right next to the Nishan Holy Land but feels older and quieter, and it is often overlooked by visitors. Admission is included in some tickets for the Nishan Holy Land or sold separately. Allow about 1 hour. A taxi from Qufu takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Nishan Sacredland
- Mausoleum of Shaohao
- Confucius Six Arts City
- Confucius Museum
- Temple of the Duke of Zhou
- Gulou Street & Wumaci Street
- Qufu Lu State Ancient City Site
- Temple of Yan Hui