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

The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius includes 460 rooms, multiple courtyards, and traditional Chinese architectural elements with yellow glazed tiles and red walls.

Established in 478 BCE by the Duke of Lu, the temple complex underwent multiple expansions and renovations throughout different Chinese imperial dynasties.

The Kong Family Mansion contains extensive collections of historical documents and artifacts that demonstrate the development of Confucian philosophy through generations.

High-speed trains and buses connect Qufu with major Chinese cities, making the complex accessible to visitors throughout the year.

The cemetery houses over 100,000 graves of Confucius descendants, forming the largest and longest-lasting family cemetery in China.

Location: Qufu

Location: Shandong

GPS coordinates: 35.61167,116.97500

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:55