Temple of Confucius, Qufu

The Temple of Confucius spans 16,000 square meters with 460 rooms arranged in nine courtyards along a north-south axis measuring 1.3 kilometers in length.

The temple site originated in 478 BCE when Confucius' former residence was transformed into a place of worship, with Emperor Gao of Han making the first imperial sacrifice in 205 BCE.

The Dacheng Hall functions as the primary ceremonial space with 28 decorated stone pillars supporting the structure where traditional sacrifices to Confucius take place.

Visitors can explore multiple pavilions containing stone tablets with inscriptions in various languages that document the temple's renovations throughout different historical periods.

The temple grounds feature thirteen distinct stele pavilions from the Qing Dynasty, each housing imperial inscriptions mounted on stone tortoises.

Location: Qufu

Inception: 478

Architectural style: Chinese Palaces

Made from material: wood, clay, granite

Part of: Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu

GPS coordinates: 35.59670,116.98400

Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00