Pay homage to the sage at the millennium-old site.

The Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong, is one of the attractions within the 'Three Confucius Sites' (Confucius Temple, Confucius Forest, and Confucius Mansion). It was first built in 478 BC and has a history of 2,500 years. Over the centuries, emperors have expanded and renovated it to its current scale to honor Confucius. The Dacheng Hall, resembling the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, is the core structure of the Confucius Temple. Surrounding it are ancient towering trees, numerous archways, the Apricot Altar where Confucius taught, and many historical imperial inscriptions. The vast layout, akin to that of a royal palace, highlights Confucius's esteemed status. Visitors can pay homage to the sage at this millennium-old sacred site.