3-Day Qufu Gateway Tour

Tour Highlights
• Visit Qufu, birthplace and place of residence of Confucius, the ancient sage who founded Confucianism.
• Admire Temple of Confucius in Qufu, the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in China.
• Visit Confucius Family Mansion, the historical residence of the direct descendants of Confucius.
• Visit Cemetery of Confucius where Confucius himself and some of his disciples were buried, as well as many thousands of his descendants.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Qufu, Qufu Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion, Cemetery of Confucius
• Day 3 Departure from Qufu, Transfer to Qufu Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Queli Hotel Qufu or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Before getting to Qufu you will receive guide's name & contact information via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GoGrandChina welcome sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Qufu, Qufu Airport or Train Station Pick-up
Meet your guide at Qufu airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Qufu on your own. Qufu is best known as the hometown of Confucius. The city contains numerous historic palaces, temples and cemeteries. The three most famous cultural sites of the city, collectively known as the Three Confucian sites, are the Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius, and the Confuciu Family Mansion. Together, these three sites have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Queli Hotel Qufu or similar

Day 2 Temple of Confucius, Confucius Family Mansion, Cemetery of Confucius
Morning visit to the Temple of Confucius, the largest and most renowned temple of Confucius in China. Within two years after the death of Confucius, his former house in Qufu was consecrated as a temple. Chinese emperors would visit Qufu after their enthronement or on important occasions such as a successful war. In total, 12 different emperors paid 20 personal visits to Qufu to worship Confucius. About 100 others sent their deputies for 196 official visits. The temple complex is among the largest in China, it covers an area of 16,000 square metres and has a total of 460 rooms. Because the last major redesign following the fire in 1499 took place shortly after the building of the Forbidden City in the Ming Dynasty, the architecture of the Temple of Confucius resembles that of the Forbidden City in many ways. Then, visit the Confucius Family Mansion, the historical residence of the direct descendants of Confucius. Afterwards, visit the Cemetery of Confucius where Confucius himself and some of his disciples were buried, as well as many thousands of his descendants.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Queli Hotel Qufu or similar

Day 3 Departure from Qufu, Transfer to Qufu Airport or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Qufu airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel