Quzhou 衢州 — Confucius's Southern Descendants & Nanmahao Cuisine
Quzhou is where Confucius's southern descendants settled after fleeing the Jin invasion in 1127. The Nanzong Confucius Temple maintains the family traditions. Quzhou's cuisine is famously spicy — unusual for coastal Zhejiang.
The southern branch of the Confucius family temple, established when descendants fled south in 1127. Smaller and less visited than Qufu's temple, but culturally significant as the continuation of the Confucian lineage in southern China.
Hours: 8:30–17:00
Admission: ¥10