Shandong, stop being so low-key! You have a place more desirable than Jerusalem!

Qufu, the capital of the ancient State of Lu, is the hometown of Confucius, the great ancient Chinese thinker, educator, and founder of Confucianism. It is known as the "Eastern Holy City" and "Eastern Jerusalem." Nishan Sacred Land is a resort that combines cultural innovation, leisure, sightseeing, and entertainment. It is located 25 km southeast of Qufu. You can see a statue of Confucius at the foot of Nishan Mountain. 📍Location: No. 9, Shengxiang Road, Nishan Town, Qufu City, Jining City, Shandong Province. 🎫Tickets: Online booking: CNY 135 (1 day in advance)/CNY 160 (same day) "Jin Sheng Yu Zhen" performance: CNY 140 🚆Transportation: High-speed rail: Qufu East Station, taxi fare approx. CNY 30, journey time approx. 30 mins. Bus: K299 direct. 🌟Must-see attractions ✅Confucius Statue: 72 meters high, solemn and kind, a landmark of Nishan Sacred Land. ✅Great Hall: Built on the mountain, 9 stories high and 65 meters tall, it combines traditional and modern architectural styles and displays a large number of traditional Chinese art. ✅72 Sages Corridor: 30 groups of small stories about Confucius and his disciples are displayed through clay sculptures. ✅Ritual and Music Hall: "Jin Sheng Yu Zhen" performance, combining Chinese classical art forms such as poetry, music, and dance to showcase Confucian culture. 🌟Cultural experiences ✅Respect the Master: Learn the bowing ceremony at the Unperturbed Platform and feel the wisdom of Confucius. ✅The World Returns to Benevolence: Experience traditional Chinese musical instruments and ancient tunes in the light and shadow. ✅Step Up and Pray: Participate in a ceremonial step-up and pray ceremony to gain wisdom in life. ✅Play the Se and Sheng: Experience traditional musical instruments in the 72 Sages Corridor. ✅Read the Analects: Trace the classics stroke by stroke in the Ren Hall of the Great Hall and feel the excellent traditional Chinese culture. 🌟Travel tips: You can book tickets and show tickets online in advance to avoid queuing on site. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as there are many places to walk in the scenic area. The "Jin Sheng Yu Zhen" performance is very popular, so remember to queue up early to get a good seat. There are many special foods in the scenic area, such as Confucius House pastries and Shandong pancakes, which you can try. Some places in the scenic area are prohibited from taking photos, so be sure to follow the rules. Take care of the environment and do not litter. If you visit during holidays, there will be more tourists in the scenic area, so take care of your personal belongings.