Confucius (551-479BC) was China's most famous philosopher, political theorist, statesman and educator.

The Temple of Confucius in Qufu is the central temple for worshippers of Confucius all over the world. The Family Mansion of Confucius is the largest, most typical and best-preserved special building complex for both official and private use still existent in China. The Cemetery of the Kong family is where the tombs of Confucius and many of his descendants are to be found.

The Temple, Family Cemetery and Family Mansion of Confucius lie in Qufu, Shangdong Province. Erected through Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (1115-1840), the Temple, Family Cemetery and Family Mansion of Confucius take on its present form. It was listed in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1994.