Qufu
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County-level city in Shandong, People's Republic of China
Qufu is a county-level city in southwestern Shandong province, East China. It is located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) south of the provincial capital Jinan and 45 km (28 mi) northeast of the prefectural seat at Jining. Qufu has an area of 815 square kilometers, and a total population of 653,000 inhabitants, of which, 188,000 live in urban areas.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 621,971
- Coordinates
- 35.597, 116.991
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 65 m
Overview of Qufu
Qufu — a busy regional city in China — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 621,971. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture, adventure and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Qufu
Culture in Qufu
(7)Looking for culture? Qufu has Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cemeteries, Historical Sites and Monuments. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. The list follows Qufu's own activity tags.
Adventure in Qufu
(1)For adventure, expect Off Road Trails. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Qufu.
Nature in Qufu
(1)The nature shortlist for Qufu: Mountains. Everything listed here comes from what Qufu is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Qufu
(1)Looking for nightlife? Qufu has Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Qufu.
Best time to visit Qufu
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Qufu stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Qufu is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Qufu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Qufu known for?
- Qufu, in China, is best known for culture, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 621,971 residents.
- What can you do in Qufu?
- Recorded activities in Qufu include Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cemeteries, Historical Sites and Monuments. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Qufu?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Qufu stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Qufu located?
- Qufu is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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