Jining has a long history of culture and is one of the important birthplace of eastern civilization. Rulers of remote antiquity traces were left here, like the early ancestor Fuxi. In the Spring and Autumn period, and the Warring States period, the Chinese five saints in history appeared here and first created the Confucian culture which is extremely important for the development of China's social and history. Later, famous and influential people like Zhu Geliang were born here as well. Owing to its long history and profound cultural deposits, as well as splendid tourist sites like Yishan Mountain, Ni Mountain, Shimen Mountain, Fenxiang Mountain, Liangshan, etc. Li Jining attracts numerous visitors to from home and abroad.
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- Birthplace Place of Confucian Culture: The well-known Confucian thought and the sage Confucius originated here. It is visited by numerous people who want to know more about the culture and those who are integrated in.
- World Heritage Sites: Confucian template, Confucian mansion, Cemetery of Confucius, and The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal has been listed in the world heritage list by UNESCO.
- Minority Culture: Except Han nationality, there are other 38 minority groups in Jining, with the most of Hui Nationality. Ethnic groups like Miao, Buyi, Zhuang, Korean, Yi, etc.together create various minority culture.