The Temple of Confucius scenic area in Jining. [Photo/Dazhong News]

During the 2025 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, embarking on a pilgrimage to Jining, the hometown of the sage, is also a good choice. Another tip: Visitors can enjoy 30 percent discounts on tickets for a tour from the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion to the Weishan Lake scenic area within a period of two days with a verified joint ticket.