Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu
Shandong · China
The descendants of Confucius live here and they were in charge of conducting elaborate religious ceremonies on occasions such as plantings, harvests, honoring the dead, and birthdays. The first mansion was built in 1038, comprises 152 buildings with 480 rooms.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu
Welcome to Qufu, the spiritual heart of East Asian civilization and the birthplace of a philosopher whose ideas have resonated for over two and a half millennia. You are standing before the Kong Mansion, the historic residence of…
Listen in the app2The Main Entrance and the First Hall of Administration
As we pass through the imposing main gate, we enter the public face of the Kong Mansion. This area was the administrative nerve center of the estate, where the Duke of Yansheng performed his duties as both a high-ranking noble…
Listen in the app3The Second and Third Administrative Halls
Moving further north along the central axis, we arrive at the second and third halls. These spaces were used for more specialized administrative tasks, such as managing the family's extensive archives and overseeing the complex…
Listen in the app4Crossing into the Inner Quarters — The Nei Zhai
We now cross a significant threshold into the 'Nei Zhai,' or the Inner Quarters. In traditional Chinese society, this was the private domain of the family, where women and children resided and where the strict public rituals gave…
Listen in the app5The Tower of Refuge and the Rear Halls
Near the back of the residential area stands the Tower of Refuge, a sturdy, multi-story structure built to protect the family and their most precious treasures during times of banditry or rebellion. This building serves as a…
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Our walking tour concludes in the beautiful Rear Garden, a place of leisure and quiet contemplation for the Kong family. Gardens in the Confucian tradition were not merely for show; they were spaces where one could commune with…
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As we exit the Former Residence of Confucius, I hope you carry with you a deeper appreciation for the complex interplay between philosophy, history, and daily life that this site represents. We have traversed a landscape that…
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What is Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu?
Former Residence of Confucius in Qufu is a place in Shandong · China with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shandong · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.5812, 116.9980 |
| Last updated |
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