9. Qufu International Confucius Culture Festival

Dates: September 26-October 10

Place: Qufu, Shandong Province

Activities: The 27th day of the eighth lunar month is the birth day of Confucius, a great Chinese philosopher and educator.

During the festival, a memorial ceremony for Confucius is held along with a ceremony with recreations from ancient music and dances for commemorating Confucius. A Confucius exhibition, a local calligraphy show and trade talks are held. The tombs of Confucius and his descendants, the Confucian family mansion, the Confucius Temple, and Confucius' birth place are open for tourists. Visitors may also participate in research of Confucius' educational theories, attend local wedding ceremonies and taste the famous Shandong dishes.

10. Guilin Scenery Festival

Dates: October 31-November8

Place: Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Activities: An opening ceremony and an autumn lantern festival on the Lijiang River are held. Moreover, an evening tour of the Lijiang River will show beautifully shaped lanterns which combine sound, light, color and movement. A bonfire party on Love Island folk song and dance performances and barbecues are also held . Tourists may experience Guilin's ancient culture and join Longsheng hot spring tours.

11. Chinese Beijing Opera Art Festival

Dates: Once every two years

Place: Tianjin

Activities: Domestic and foreign artists of Beijing opera will take part in the performances. Travelers can visit the Street of Ancient Culture and the popular Nanshi Food Street.

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