Qufu was home to many ancient Chinese talents, one of the famous being Confucius, the founder of Ru philosophy.

There are 184 protected historical sites, and the Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1994.

People of different backgrounds and beliefs arrive at Qufu to learn, explore and discover the profound philosophy of Confucius.