Nishan in Qufu

Nishan Located about 28 kilometers southeast of Qufu City, Shandong Province, it is the birthplace of Confucius. Nishan is over 340 meters above sea level, with five peaks standing in a row, and the scenery is beautiful. It is a national 5A tourist attraction. Nishan was originally named Niqiu Mountain. Because Confucius' parents 'prayed at Niqiu and got Confucius', Confucius was named Qiu and his courtesy name was Zhongni, and later generations avoided Confucius' taboo and called it Nishan. The main attractions of the scenic area include: - Nishan Confucius Temple: Located at the eastern foot of Nishan, it is a temple for worshipping Confucius. It was built in the Song Dynasty and was rebuilt many times during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. The Nishan Confucius Temple now has Dacheng Hall, Qisheng Hall, Lingxing Gate, Guanchuan Pavilion, Zhonghe Gully, Yusheng Gate, Donghua Gate and other buildings. - Nishan Academy: Located north of Nishan Confucius Temple, it is a place for lectures. It was built in the Song Dynasty and was rebuilt many times during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Nishan Academy now has Lingxing Gate, Dacheng Hall, East and West Corridors, Shenpao, Shenku and other buildings. - Master's Cave: Located at the eastern foot of Nishan, it is a natural cave. It is said that Confucius was born here. The entrance of the Master's Cave is about 3 meters high, about 4 meters wide, and about 6 meters deep. There is a stone bed in the cave, which is said to be the birthplace of Confucius. - Guanchuan Pavilion: Located on the southeast side of Nishan Confucius Temple, it is a stone pavilion. It is said that Confucius once watched the confluence of the five rivers here, lamenting the fleeting time and the impermanence of the world. Guanchuan Pavilion is about 7 meters high, square, with stone pillars on all sides, and a stone roof on top. Nishan is a tourist attraction that integrates culture, history, and nature. It attracts many tourists every year to visit, pilgrimage, and study.