Shimen Mountain
曲阜石门山
A forest park about 25 km northeast of Qufu, where Kong Shangren lived in seclusion and wrote *The Peach Blossom Fan*. Autumn foliage here is beautiful.
Shimen Mountain lies about 25 km northeast of Qufu. It takes its name from two peaks that face each other like a gate and is a National Forest Park. The mountain is densely wooded and has the Xuandi Temple, the site of the Solitary Cloud Hut where Kong Shangren lived in seclusion, and the Hanzhu Spring. The hiking trails take about 2 to 3 hours round trip, and the elevation is modest, so the difficulty is low. Autumn, when the whole mountain turns red, is the top choice of locals for hiking. Admission is about ¥30. You need a car or a taxi to get there, which takes about 40 minutes. Food on the mountain is limited, so bring your own supplies.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mausoleum of Shaohao
- Qufu Lu State Ancient City Site
- Cemetery of Confucius (Kong Lin)
- Temple of the Duke of Zhou
- Temple of Yan Hui
- Gulou Street & Wumaci Street
- Kong Family Mansion
- Temple of Confucius