Kong Family Mansion
孔府 · 취푸시
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Kong Family Mansion
Welcome to the Kong Family Mansion, known in Chinese as Kong-foo. As you stand before these heavy timber gates, you are entering what was for centuries the administrative and residential heart of the most prestigious clan in…
Listen in the app2The Gate of Ceremony and the Sterling Double Glory
We begin our exploration at the main entrance, passing through the first courtyard to reach a significant threshold known as the Chong-oo Gate. This is also referred to as the Gate of Ceremony or the Screen Gate. …
Listen in the app3Da Tang — The Main Hall of Official Business
Moving north, we enter the most formal section of the mansion, centered around the Da Tang, or the Main Hall. This was the nerve center of the Kong family's secular power. …
Listen in the app4The Second and Third Halls — Imperial Recognition
Continuing our walk through the central axis, we reach the Second and Third Halls. These rooms served as more intimate reception areas for high-ranking officials and distinguished guests. …
Listen in the app5Nei Zhai Men — The Gate to the Private Quarters
We now arrive at a critical boundary: the Nei Zhai Men, or the Gate to the Inner Apartments. Beyond this point, the public world of politics and administration ended, and the strictly private life of the Kong family began. …
Listen in the app6Qian Tang Lou — The Residence of the Dukes
Deep within the private quarters stands the Qian Tang Lou, a significant two-story building that served as the primary residence for the heads of the family. Specifically, this was where the 76th Duke lived until his death, and…
Listen in the app7The Rear Garden and the Ancient Ginkgo
Finally, we reach the northernmost part of the complex: the Back Garden. This expansive green space occupies the rest of the mansion grounds and offers a serene conclusion to our tour. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Kong Family Mansion, we return to where we began, yet perhaps with a deeper understanding of what these stones and timbers represent. This mansion is far more than just a grand house; it is a…
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What is Kong Family Mansion?
Kong Family Mansion 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 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.5969, 116.9861 |
| Last updated |
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