Heze is a prefecture-level city located in the southwestern part of Shandong Province, China. This historically significant city is rich in cultural heritage and carries a long history and tradition. Heze is recognized as one of China's four ancient capitals. In ancient times, it served as one of the capitals of the State of Lu, boasting abundant historical and cultural relics. The Confucius Temple, the Confucius Mansion and the Confucius Cemetery in Qufu are among the most famous attractions in Heze and have been listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.