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Temple of Confucius
Mansion of Confucius
& Confucian Woods
The Temple of Confucius and the
Mansion of Confucius are located in Qufu, Shandong Province. Qufu is the hometown of
Confucius, the great philosopher, statesman, educator and the father of Confucianism in
ancient China. The Duke of Lu rebuilt Confucius' residence into a temple a year after
Confucius' death. After the Western Han Dynasty,the temple and surrounding buildings were
continuously enlarged and added by order of the successive emperors. |
A grand building complex with 9 courtyards came into being.
The total 466 halls, pavilions, chambers and rooms were separated by 3 major gateways
starting from the entrance. It measures over 1km from north to south and occupies an area
of 22O,OOO square metres.
The Mansion of Confucius, formerly known as the Mansion of
Yanshenggong, lies next to the Temple of Confucius. It was the official residence of the
successive Yanshenggongs(i.e. Confucius' direct descendants). After several times
of enlargement and renovation, now it covers more than 160,OOO square metres, with 463
halls, chambers and rooms.
The Confucian Woods, where the tomb of Confucius is located, is 1.5km
north of Qufu. The cemetery is surrounded by walls and is crowded with old cypresses and
pines. The total area is about 2,O0O,OOO square metres. The towers and palaces built in
the Qing Dynasty and stone guardians and animale carved in the Song Dynasty can be found.
Most of Confucius' descendants were also buried here. |
