Nanjing Confucius Temple was first built in the Song Dynasty, located next to Gongyuan Street on the north bank of the Qinhuai River. It was originally a place where Confucius was worshipped, but it has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. It is known as one of the four major Confucian temples in China, along with Beijing Confucian Temple, Qufu Confucian Temple, and Jilin Confucian Temple. It is also a major attraction in the Qinhuai River Scenic Belt of Confucius Temple.
The entire Confucius Temple complex consists of a Confucian temple in front and a school palace behind, arranged symmetrically on both sides, forming a central axis of Confucian culture from south to north. Passing through Lingxing Gate and Dacheng Gate, you will arrive at the Central Temple. The stone corridor leads directly to Dacheng Hall. In front of the hall stands a bronze statue of Confucius more than 4 meters high. On both sides of the corridor are White Marble statues of twelve sages.
The Dacheng Hall is the main hall of the Confucius Temple, with a 6-meter-high portrait of Confucius hanging inside, known as a masterpiece of Chinese Confucian temples. On the four walls of the main hall, there are 38 colored stone inlaid murals titled 'The Sacred Relics of Confucius', reflecting the life and deeds of Confucius.
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Address: Intersection of Gongyuan West Street and Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
Tel: 025-52209788,025-52855667
Opening hours: 09:00-22:00