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Confucian Mansion is actually not the former residence of Confucius. It has been occupied by Confucius's descendants. The building now we have before us was completed during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Containing 463 buildings, the large complex is one of the finest of its kind in China. The mansions follow traditional Chinese architectural style too. On the east side of the north-south axis is the family shrine; while on the west side is a recreational area which has studies, guest rooms and libraries. Grouped on the central axis are the main sections of the mansions. To the south on the axis is the former administrative area. The Kongs were granted great power to administer Oufu city by the emperors.
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