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Temple of Confucius, Qufu, Shandong · Every September to October
Qufu Confucius Cultural Festival
Confucius's birthday in his hometown: a state ceremony of ancient music and dance in his own temple.
On now until October 10
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Jining or Jinan for September 26 to October 10, 2026, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The ceremony itself is invitation-heavy; arrive at the temple gate by 8am for the public sections and the courtyard afterwards.
- Qufu's old town inside the walls is walkable; the Kong Forest cemetery needs a shuttle or bike.
- Jining Qufu airport is about 40 minutes by car; from Jinan, the high-speed train reaches Qufu East in about 35 minutes, then a 20-minute taxi.
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