About 160 km south of Jinnan, the capital of Shandong Province, Qufu is a small city with an urban population of about 63,000 (2004). It is the birthplace of Confucius – the greatest Chinese philosopher 2500 years ago.
|
Confucius Temple (Kong Miao) |
The temple was first built in 478 BC as a simple memorial hall and mushroomed into a complex one-fifth the size of Qufu. It covers an area of 21.8 hectares (54 acres) with buildings (nine courtyards one after the other) laid out symmetrically along a one kilometer north-south axis. |
| More >> |
|
 |
Confucius Family Mansion (Kong Fu) |
Situated to the east of the Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion is where the Confucius direct descendants lived. Clusters of buildings are arranged around nine courtyards, all good examples of traditional Chinese architecture. |
| More >> |
|
 |
Confucius Cemetery (Kong Lin) |
North of the Confucius Mansion, about 2km up Lndao Road, is the Confucius Family Cemetery – the largest artificial park and the best preserved cemetery in China. Also it is probably the longest–last family cemetery in the whole world. |
| More >> |
|
 |
Dai Temple (Dai Miao) |
The huge temple complex is located at the foot of Mount Tai, traditionally a pilgrimage stop on the road to the mountain and a resting spot. The temple was also the site of huge sacrifices to the god of Mount Tai. |
| More >> |
|
 |
Jade Emperor Peak |
Towering 1,545 meters above the sea level, the Jade Emperor Peak has been long known as the Celestial Pillar. It is the top of Mount Tai. The name of the peak came from the construction of the Jade Emperor Hall. |
| More >> |
|
Qufu and Mount Tai Photo Gallery
|
