Ni Mountain

Introducing Ni Mountain
Ni Mountain is the birthplace of Confucius, the ancient Chinese thinker and educator. Located 25 kilometers southeast of Qufu, Ni Mountain is at the junction of Qufu, Zoucheng and Sishui counties with 340 meters above the sea level. It was originally named mountain Niqiu and consists of five small mountains only with the mountain in the middle called Niqiu. According to the "Historical Records", Confucius’s parents prayed on mountain Niqiu for a son. So Qiu became Confucius’ given name, also known as Zhongni. The later generations renamed the mountain to Nishan to avoid offence to Confucius. Ni Mountain is known for the Confucius. It is believed that Ni Mountain will send immortal voices of multi-civilizations from the world and make great contributions to progress the cultural improvement and harmony of mankind in the coming years.

Ni Mountain Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Ni Shan 尼山
• Best Time to Visit: April to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 to 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Hiking, Confucianism
• Opening Hours: 08:30-21:00
• Entrance Fee: CNY 80; CNY 50 for night entrance
• Address: No. 9 Shengxiang Road, Nishan Town, Qufu, Jining, Shandong Province

What to expect at Ni Mountain

Ni Mountain enjoys a picturesque scenery and rich cultural atmosphere, with natural and cultural heritage scattered around. It is known as the “Holy Land” in China. At the east of Ni Mountain sits the Confucius Temple and Nishan Academy which are under the state protection. The pavilion, carved beams and cypress trees can be dated back to some 1000 years ago. The cave where Confucius was born, the pavilion where Confucius lamented " Time goes on and on like the flowing water in the river ", the gully, the well where Confucius mother fetched water, the brook of wisdom, Baiyun peak and Changping mountain are all attractions.

Ni Mountain is famous for eight historical sites: Wulao peak, Luyuan forest, brook of wisdom, Kunling cave, Guanchuan pavilion, Zhonghe gully, Wende forest and Baiyun cave, and the Nishan reservoir with rippling blue waves, which offers an enchanting experience. Most sagas in Nishan are related to Confucius, including “Nishan Prayers”, "Kirin Jade Book", "Two Dragons and Five Old Men", "Music from Heaven", etc. These can be found in classics and historical books, notes, stone carvings of the Han dynasty, inscriptions on the tombstone, opera literature and folk stories. With significant cultural aesthetic values, they are collections of history and culture.

How to get to Ni Mountain
• Ni Mountain is approximately 30 km away from Qufu.
• Take bus 29/K29 or 30/K30 and get off at Luyuan. Then walk around 2 km to the scenic area.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Qufu to Ni Mountain.

Additional travel advice on Ni Mountain
• Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
• Smoking is forbidden in the scenic area.