A hub of culture and history: Jining, home to Confucius and Mencius, shines as modern attraction


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June 22 17:48 2021 by admin Jining may be less well-known than big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, however, it enjoys the status as a distinguished cradle of Chinese civilization. During the past 2,000 years, the city has played an important role in how China has grown in its glorious culture and history. It is the birthplace of Confucius, the great philosopher who is widely recognized to have defined the spirit of Chinese culture. It is the most important center along the Grand Canal, which, as a lifeline to transport grains from the south to the north, has been flowing...