The temple, cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion are located at Qufu, in Shandong Province. These three Confucian sites were built to commemorate Confucius, the great philosopher, politician and educator of China. The sites have maintained their artistic and historic character.

 

The Temple of Confucius in Qufu has been in use for over 2,400 years. It is the central place for worshippers of Confucius from all over the world. The Cemetery of the Kong family, also with a history of over 2,400 years, is one of the oldest cemeteries in the world. The Family Mansion of Confucius is the largest, most typical and best-preserved special building complex for both official and private use in China. The Kong family is the most time-honored noble family of China. 

 

The temple, cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu embodies the essence of ancient architecture and possesses a great architectural beauty. Meanwhile, the layout, planning and decorations also reflect the essence of Confucianism. They are well-known rich cultural heritages with rich connotations and also possess much valuable natural heritage. Temple, cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu were listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994.

 

The obverse of both gold and silver coins features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China, title of PRC and the year date. The reverse of gold coin depicts the portrait of Confucius in the leisure time, the words of “Confucius” in Chinese and the face value. The reverse of silver coin depicts the main gate of Kong Family Mansion, and the words “Qufu, the Kong Family Mansion” in Chinese and the face value.