Confucius Temple

Confucius Temple Review

Within the city walls, the Confucius Temple is a cluster of temples that occupy about a fifth of the city center. The 466 buildings cover more than 50 acres, making this one of the largest architectural complexes left from ancient China, comparable to Beijing's Forbidden City or Chengde's Summer Resort. The Hall of Great Achievements is one of the most ornate of the temples; don't miss its 28 stone pillars carved with dragons. The courtyards are full of gnarled trees and the many memorial halls have fine calligraphy, stone columns, and old furnishings on display.