Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu
曲阜的孔庙、孔林、孔府 · 취푸시
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu2:27
Welcome to Qufu, a city that serves as the spiritual and intellectual heart of East Asian civilization. We stand before a monumental complex that was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994, comprising the Temple of…
Listen in the app2The Sacred Way — A Path of Reverence2:21
We begin our approach along the Sacred Way, a grand boulevard that stretches 1,266 meters toward the cemetery and temple. This path is not merely a road but a symbolic transition from the mundane world into the hallowed grounds…
Listen in the app3The Apricot Pavilion — The Master’s Classroom2:25
We now stand before the 'Xing Tan,' or the Apricot Pavilion, one of the most historically significant spots within the Temple of Confucius. While the current structure dates to the Ming Dynasty, the location is legendary; it is…
Listen in the app4Dacheng Hall — The Hall of Great Perfection2:24
The architectural climax of the temple is undoubtedly 'Dacheng Dian,' the Hall of Great Perfection. This is the main ceremonial hall, standing on a massive stone platform and soaring to a height of 24.8 meters. …
Listen in the app5The Kong Family Mansion — An Aristocratic Fortress2:25
Adjacent to the temple lies the Kong Family Mansion, the residence of the direct descendants of Confucius. For over two millennia, the eldest male of the senior line held the title of 'Duke of Yansheng,' a hereditary peerage that…
Listen in the app6The Forest of Confucius — The Eternal Clan Cemetery2:22
We now travel north to the 'Kong Lin,' the Forest or Cemetery of Confucius. This is the largest and most enduring clan cemetery in the world, covering a staggering 2 million square meters. …
Listen in the app7The Tomb of the Master2:08
We reach the heart of the Forest: the Tomb of Confucius himself. Located behind the Zhui Bridge, this simple earth mound is the final resting place of the man whose thoughts shaped half the world. …
Listen in the app8Closing2:02
As we conclude our journey through the 'San Kong'—the three Confucian sites—take a moment to reflect on the staggering scale of what we have witnessed. We have traversed a temple that evolved over twenty-five centuries, a mansion…
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What is Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu?
Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu is a place in 취푸시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 취푸시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 18 min 34 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.5965, 116.9844 |
| Last updated |
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