Confucius Mansion, A Majestic Legacy of Confucian Grandeur

Gu Lou North Road, Qufu City, Jining City, Shandong Province

The east side of the Confucius Temple is the Confucius Mansion

Introduction

Kong Family Mansion was a long-term residence of Confucius' family. It is known as the "number one mansion under heaven" due to its luxury and large scale, and is considered a typical example of the fusion of official residence and private dwelling in China's feudal society. The layout of the mansion is divided into three parts: east, west, and middle. The east houses the family shrine, while the west is where the descendants of Confucius read and studied, composed poetry, and entertained guests. The north and south halls were used as guest rooms. The middle part is the main section, with the official residence in the front and the private residence in the back. The official residence consists of three halls and six chambers. Kong Family Mansion houses a large collection of historical relics, the most famous of which are the "Ten Ritual Vessels from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties" and the precious "Seven-Beam Crown" from the Yuan Dynasty, the only one of its kind remaining in China.

Address

Gu Lou North Road, Qufu City, Jining City, Shandong Province

Opening hours

08:30-16:30 (All day)
Stop Entry Time: 16:30 (Monday to Sunday from January 1st to December 31st) Note: Original documents are required for ticket exchange and certification. Visitors can enjoy free admission to Yan Temple, Duke Zhou Temple, Shouqiu Shao Hao Mausoleum, Mengmu Forest, Zhusi Academy, and Liangonglin Cultural Relics Scenic Area with valid identification after registration.

Transportation

Take bus route 1 or route 10 in Qufu, get off at Guloumen (bus stop), and it's within walking distance.

Phone 0537-4712172