A Lifetime Travel Plan (Culture's Origin. Qufu)

Author: Teng Deshui
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This is a sacred land. A sacred place of sages, a land of poetry and books, a country of Confucianism and Confucian culture—a place known as the hometown of Confucius, Qufu. With a long history and developed culture, it has long been called the "Land of Rites" and the "Land of Poetry and Books." For over two thousand years, emperors, generals, scholars, and literati have come to Qufu to pay homage. Here lies one of the three major ancient architectural complexes in China—the Confucius Temple, the long-standing family cemetery of the Kong family—Kong Family Mansion, as well as more than 110 historical sites and relics, including the former capital of Lu, known as the "Eastern Underground Museum," the Confucius Temple on Mount Ni, the Yanzi Temple, and the Duke of Zhou Temple. These have become renowned tourist destinations for modern visitors. This book selects exquisite records of visits to Qufu by people from different eras and cultures, presenting a true and vivid portrayal of Qufu from various perspectives, shaped by its unique historical heritage. What one experiences here is not only the beauty of the scenery and the simplicity of the local customs, but more importantly, the profound thoughts and culture of Confucius. "Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar?" Come to Qufu and fulfill your dream of visiting the sacred land of the sage!