The vertical konghou (pinyin: shù kōng hóu) is an ancient Chinese plucked stringed musical instrument. The vertical-headed Konghou, also known as Hu Konghou, was introduced from the Western Regions around the time of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty.

Konghou is about three feet high. Shaped like a half-sided wooden comb, the number of strings varies according to the size of the instrument, with a minimum of 5 strings and a maximum of 25 strings. The vertical-headed Konghou has been developed and improved over several generations from the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the Ming Dynasty, in line with local music and cultural habits, creating Out of the Tang Konghou, Ming Konghou and other new-style Konghou. In the frescoes of the Qiuci Grottoes, the Quxiang pipa and the vertical Konghou are often paired together in the Buddha's Dharma, Nirvana, karma, and the offerings of Ji Letian people.

In 1984, it was fruitful, and our country successfully developed a tuning Konghou that climbed the peak of musical instrument technology. Nowadays, the ancient music of the millennium has become wonderful, and various new types of vertical konghou have been used for solo, ensemble, instrumental ensemble, singing and dancing accompaniment or concerto with the orchestra, and become a member of the national orchestra and national orchestra, and are well received by various The welcome, love and praise of the ethnic people.