Confucius Temple, A timeless journey through China's ancient culture

152 Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province

The current Confucius Temple is actually a snack street

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Introduction

Nanjing Confucius Temple is one of the four major Confucius temples in China. It was first built in 1034 AD and expanded from the Eastern Jin Dynasty academy. It is located on the banks of the Qinhuai River and is a complex of buildings comprising the Jiangnan Gongyuan, Kong Temple, and academy. Here, there are many ancient buildings, such as the stone railing in front of the Confucius temple, which was built during the Ming Zhengde period and is one of the oldest and best-preserved buildings in the complex. There is also the longest wall of inscriptions in the country, the Dazhaobi Wall, which is 110 meters long and is a famous tourist attraction. Every year, the Confucius Temple scenic area hosts many folk activities and lantern exhibitions, as well as various interesting festivals, and there are many delicacies for tourists to enjoy.

Address

152 Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province

Opening hours

09:00-22:00 (all day)
Last entry time: 21:30 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

Bus: Take bus route 63/701 to the First Hospital stop and walk approximately 450 meters to reach the destination; Subway: Take Line 3 and get off at Fuzimiao Station. Walk approximately 430 meters to reach the destination.

Phone 025-52209788;025-52651345