The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius
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The family compound and final resting place for the philosopher Confucius and over 100,000 of his descendants.

πŸ“œ UNESCO World Heritage Site in Qufu, Shandong Province.
πŸ” Home to Confucius' tomb, family mansion, and the largest Confucius temple in East Asia.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Explore finely-detailed classical Chinese architecture
🌳 Experience a quiet, peaceful place of ancient pine and cypress trees
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Walk among thousands of gravestones of Confucius' descendants
✨ Discover the primary ideology of China through centuries of history

Why Avoid

Crowded with domestic Chinese tourists
Many original sculptures damaged during Cultural Revolution

Tips

The complex consists of three sites: the Kong family mansion, temple, and cemetery.
Temple and mansion are adjacent, cemetery is about 1 km north.
Ceremony held on September 28 for Confucius' birthday.

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