It was built in 1285
It is more than 700 years old
It covers an area of 114 acres
It is the second largest temple of literature in China after Qufu
It is the second largest Temple of Literature in China
The Temple of Literature is located in the heart of Jianshui Ancient City.
Lin'an Road to the south and Beizheng Street to the east.
There is a Confucius Cultural Square at the west gate.
But tourists usually come in through the south gate.
I'm no exception
The words “Taiyuan and Qi” on the gate of the Temple of Literature are the essence of Confucius' culture.
Through the gate is a statue of Confucius
Behind the statue, there's a pond that becomes the Sea of Learning.
This is a feature found in almost every temple.
There is a small island in the sea of learning in Jianshui Temple.
Inside the island, there is a 🏠Siluo Pavilion.
Behind the temple is a pagoda that was rebuilt in the Qianlong era.
This is an ancient pagoda with five rooms and three doors.
The inscription reads ✍️ The Origin of Suzhou and Surabaya.
Behind the pagoda is the Latticed Star Gate
On both sides are Wenchang Pavilion and Kuixing Pavilion.
In front of it, there is a place called the Apricot Altar.
It represents the place where Confucius lectured
Here is a drawing of the story of Confucius 🧑🎓 lecturing.
Further ahead is the Temple of the Prophet
The three characters of the Temple of the Prophet are written in gold on the front plaque.
At the bottom are plaques inscribed by successive dynasties.
Confucius rituals are often held here
Behind the Temple of the Ancestor are the Chongsheng Ancestral Hall and the Erxian Ancestral Hall.
There is also a Yuanjiang Prefectural Academy
There are many ✍️ calligraphy works in the rooms here
They all focus on Confucius and Confucianism
Next to the pagoda that reads “Sanctuary of Yuzi”.
is the exit of the Temple of Literature
🎫The entrance fee is 60 RMB.
🏠Address:No.268 Lin'an Road, Jianshui County, China