Confucius Family Cemetery Half-Day Private Tour

The Confucius Family Cemetery, known as Kong Lin, is the burial place of Confucius and many of his descendants. Unlike the busy temple and mansion, it is a peaceful park of ancient trees, stone statues and quiet paths. This half-day private tour focuses only on the cemetery, so you can take your time without rushing.

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup in Qufu and drive to Confucius Family Cemetery.
• 09:00 Enter the cemetery and walk the sacred avenue lined with stone lions, horses and officials.
• 10:00 Visit the tomb of Confucius and the tomb of his grandson Zisi; hear stories of the Kong family.
• 11:00 Continue to the tomb of Kong Shangren, the Qing-dynasty playwright, and stroll through the ancient cypress groves.
• 12:00 Return to your hotel or drop off at the city center.

Good to know

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the cemetery is large and mostly visited on foot. The tour lasts about 3.5 hours and can start in the morning or afternoon. Please note that the cemetery is an active memorial site; keep voices low and avoid touching the steles.

Highlights

• Walk the sacred avenue of stone statues leading to Confucius's tomb with a private guide.
• Learn how the Kong family cemetery grew over 2,000 years into the world's longest-used family burial ground.
• See the tomb of Confucius and the nearby tomb of his grandson Zisi, a key Confucian thinker.
• Enjoy a calm, crowd-free half-day that pairs well with any Qufu city tour.

What’s included

• English-speaking private guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance ticket to Confucius Family Cemetery
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Qufu city area.