Temple and Cemetery of Confucius Qufu

The memorial temple of Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher and educator, was built next to his family mansion and family cemetery in 478 BCE. Rebuilt several times since, it is now a World Heritage Site.

Location map of Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, Qufu. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, Qufu. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Qufu
Coordinates
35.5966670° N, 116.9841670° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Temple and Cemetery of Confucius
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024