When to Go
The continental monsoon climate brings Qufu four distinctive seasons. The average temperature of the hottest month July is 27.4C (81.32F) and that of the coldest month January is 1.4C (34.52F). The heaviest rainfall occurs in July and August. In general, March to November is the peak period of tourism of Qufu.

Festivals
Sep.26th to Oct.10th is the International Confucius Culture Festival, which combines worshipping Confucius with the activities of culture, tourism, systematic learning, entertainment, trade and international communication.

Fast Facts
Area: 896 square kilometers (about 346 square miles)
Position: in the southwest of Shandong Province
Population: 640,000
Nationalities: 15 nationalities, including Han, Hui, Miao, Mongolia and Man, etc.
Zip Code: 273100
Area Code: 0537

Useful Numbers:
Tourist Complaint: 0537-4490799
Jinan Yaoqiang Airport Inquiry: 0531-82086666

Emergency Numbers:
Fire: 119
Ambulance: 120
Police: 110
Traffic: 122

Post Office: No.8 Gulou Street, Qufu

Hospital: Qufu People's Hospital is located at No.67 Tianguandi Street.

Bank: Foreign currency can be exchanged in the Bank of China. The Bank of China (Qufu Branch) is located No.6 Chunqiu Road.

Book Store: The Xinhua Book Store is recommended, which is located at the south end of the Datong Road, Qufu.

Internet Bars: Most Internet bars are grouped in the Xiguan Street, Qufu.

University
Qufu Normal University
Location: No.57 Jingxuan Road (West), Qufu
Website: http://office.qfnu.edu.cn/intr.asp

Communication: The IC Phone Card is used to make a phone call in the public phone booth. Furthermore, mobile phones are used widely there.