Kong Forest is a famous tourist attraction in Shandong, offering cultural heritage. Ticket: ¥100. Rating: 4.9/5.

Kong Forest

Kong Forest is a famous tourist attraction in Shandong, offering cultural heritage. Ticket: ¥100…

🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.9 🗺️ Shandong 🏙️ Jining 🏛️ Cultural
Kong Forest

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Rating 4.9
Foreign name Confucius Forest

Practical Info

Ticket 100元
Opening hours 08:30—17:00

Kong Forest Tour Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
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  1. Spirit Way to the Kong Forest (Entrance)
    Start · Sight
  2. Eternal Spring Archway
    about 110 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Pass the Spirit Way and the Everlasting Spring Archway, and enter the cemetery through the Gate of the Supreme Sage. Why this route: the cemetery's entrance avenue lined with ancient cypresses.
  3. Gate of the Forest of the Sage
    about 180 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Entrance
    Pass the Second Gate (Guanlou) and cross the Zhu River Bridge. Why this route: the second arched gate and the stone arch bridge.
  4. Erlin Gate (Guanlou Tower)
    about 170 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Entrance
  5. Zhushui Bridge
    about 90 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Pass the Xiang Hall to pay respects at the Tomb of Confucius. Why this route: the core of the Cemetery of Confucius: the tombs of Confucius, Zisi, and Kong Li.
  6. Hall of Offering
    about 40 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  7. Tomb of Confucius
    about 30 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Take the shuttle bus for a loop through the forest, then return the same way to Shenglin Gate. Why this route: the family cemetery is grand in scale.
  8. Gate of the Forest of the Sage
    about 330 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Entrance
    Pass the Second Gate (Guanlou) and cross the Zhu River Bridge. Why this route: the second arched gate and the stone arch bridge.