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Qufu - Definition and Overview

Qufu (曲阜, pinyin Qūfù, Wade-Giles Ch'ü1-fu4) is the name of a city in Shandong Province, China.

Qufu is the legendary birthplace of Confucius.

The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1994.


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