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Qufu is a small town, located south of Mount Tai in central Shandong province. Qufu gained its fame because of its extraordinary son, Confucius. At its peak during the Zhou Dynasty (1200-221 BC), Qufu was the most cultural city in entire China.
Qufu was the capital of the State of Lu during the 11th century B.C. and also the home of Confucius, the founder of the Confucian School. Confucius, a famous philosopher (551-479 B.C.), used to lecture and write books here during the late Spring and Autumn Period.
The place is well-known for its Confucian Temple, Confucian Forest and Confucian Mansion.
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