San Kong (Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius)
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Located in Qufu, Shandong Province, the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion are three important sites of Confucianism, which together are called "San Kong".
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Confucius Temple was originally built as a home for Confucius's oldest son, covering an area of 49 acres. |
Confucius Temple (孔廟) was originally built as a home for Confucius's eldest son, covering an area of 49 acres. Together with the Summer Palace in Beijing and the Mountain Resort of Chengde, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu is one of the three largest ancient architectural complexes in China. It garners fame not only for its grandness, but also for the rich cultural relics found there. The 2,100 pieces of steles remaining from various dynasties make for a fine exhibition of calligraphy and stone sculpture.
The Cemetery of Confucius (孔林) has the longest line of descendants in the world. The family and descendants of Confucius are buried here. The cemetery is famous for its arboretum, with over 1,000 mature trees, and botanic garden.
In 1994, the Mansion, the Cemetery of Confucius and the Temple of Confucius were listed together as a World Cultural Heritage site.
(1) Kong Family Mansion
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: 60 yuan (Mar 1 - Nov 14)
150 yuan (for through ticket for Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius);
50 yuan (Nov 15 - Feb 28)
130 yuan (for through ticket for Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius);
Getting There: Take bus No.1, 3
(2) Confucius Temple
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: 90 yuan (from Mar 1 - Nov 14)
150 yuan (for through ticket for Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius);
80 yuan (from Nov 15 - Feb 28)
130 yuan (for through ticket for Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius);
Getting There: Take bus No.1, 3
(3) Cemetery of Confucius
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: 40 yuan (Mar 1 - Nov 14)
150 yuan (for through ticket for Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius);
30 yuan (from Nov 15 - Feb 28)
130 yuan (for through ticket for Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius);
Getting There: Take bus No.1, 3
