Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu Thanks to the historical status Confucius enjoys since 2,500 years ago mansion of Confucius, located in Qufu city, Shandong Province, is now renowned both home and abroad. Confucius (551-479 B.C.) was not only a Confucius was, therefore, acclaimed as "the most knowledgeable sage" Enlightenment Movement in Europe. In order to pay respect to Confucius built the magnificent temple, cemetery and family mansion of Confucius