Cultural tourism thrives in Confucius hometown

Tourists visit Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Tourists visit Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

An artist interacts with tourists at Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Tourists copy Analects of Confucius at Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Artists stage a performance on confucianism in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

A drone photo shows the sculpture of Confucius at Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Tourists visit Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

Artists stage a performance on confucianism in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Students visit Nishan Sacredland scenic spot during a study tour in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

Artists stage a performance on confucianism in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

Students visit Nishan Sacredland scenic spot during a study tour in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

Tourists visit Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

A drone photo shows the Nishan Reservoir and Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, May 21, 2025. Qufu, the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Confucius, has been blending Confucian culture with tourism, featuring a variety of art performances, exhibitions and folk culture activities, which attract many visitors each year. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)