Why is Hexi Confucius Temple So Special?

Hexi Confucius Temple was rebuilt in 1471 and overhauled by Guang Xu in the Qing Dynasty in 1890, covering an area of more than 9000 square meters. The main existing architectures of the temple are the Dacheng Hall大成殿, Wenmingfang文明坊, the Dacheng Gate大成门, the East-West Corridor veranda东西廊庑 and the Minglun Hall明伦堂. Hexi Confucius Temple is grand and spectacular. On April 30, 2001, it was listed as the first batch of municiple key cultural relics protection units, and in 2003 was listed as provincial key cultural relics protection units.

Where is Hexi Confucius Temple?

Hexi Village河西村 belongs to the Hexi Village Committee of Hexi Town, Tonghai County. It is a market town area of Hexi Town. In Hexi Village Committee, the road is cement road, and the traffic is convenient. In 2013, Hexi Village was listed in the second batch of traditional Chinese villages with important protective value. Hexi Confucius Temple is located in the southeast of Hexi Town, inside Hexi Village. There are many valuable cultural relics and monuments, among them, “official inscription of the Ministry of Rites礼部批文碑”, “Confucianism Exhort Stele儒学箴碑”, the stone couplet in front of Xianshi Palace先师殿 and the Tang Cypress are the most popular ones. On April 30, 2001, Yuxi City as the first batch of municiple key cultural relics protection units, in 2003 was listed as provincial key cultural relics protection units.

Nearby Attractions

1. Xiushan Mountain Park秀山公园

Xiushan Mountain Park, located in the south of Tonghai county, is one of the important scenic spots in Yuxi and is also the national AAAA level scenic spot. On Xiushan mountain, there are numerous ancient buildings and couplets, with a thick cultural atmosphere.

2. Bailong Temple白龙寺

Bailong temple, located in the deep forest on the west of Yongjin temple, was founded in 1486. In recent years, part of galleries and service facilities have been expanded, leading water up the mountain, digging the pool to cultivate lotus and various flowers and plants, which has become a new tourist attraction of Xiushan mountain park. The new attraction architecture complex, located in front of the Bailong temple, was built in 1988. It contains Bbaiyun dock白云坞, Sizhu pavillion丝竹馆, painting and calligraphy exhibition room, pool gallery, wealth temple, orchid garden and tea garden.

3. Yuanming Temple圆明寺

Located in the northwest of Tonghai County, Puying foothill is 15 kilometers away from the county seat, and only 1 kilometers from the government seat of Hexi Town. Yuanming Temple is there. The temple has been a Buddhist shrine for more than 600 years since it was rebuilt. In the Qing Dynasty, it has become a tourist attraction in central and southern Yunnan. After the founding of the people’s Republic of China, it was one of the most famous scenic spots in the former Hexi County, known as the “Yuanming Temple Park.” It is still one of the tourist attractions in southern Yunnan. In 1964, it was designated as a tourist attraction open to the outside world, and it was listed as a key cultural relic protection unit in November 1988.

How to Get There

Tourists have two ways to get to Hexi Confucius Temple in Tonghai County, long-distance bus and train.

1. By Long-distance Bus

There are long-distance buses from Kunming to Tonghai County. After arriving in Tonghai County, you can take a taxi to Hexi Village. It takes about 30 minutes. Confucius temple is at Hexi Village.

Kunming East Bus Station-Tonghai Bus Terminal

Departure Time: 6:58-18:00

Ticket Price: 42 CNY

Distance: 138 Kilometers

Consume Time: About 2.5 hours

2. By Train

Kunming Station-Tonghai Station

Departure Time: 7:45, 11:02, 12:30, 15:41

Ticket Price: 21.5 CNY

Distance: 139 Kilometers

Consume Time: About 2 hours

Best Time to Visit

Hexi Confucius Temple visit is mainly indoor activities, therefore tour is possible all the year round. 

Accommodation at Hexi Confucius Temple

Since Hexi Confucius Temple is not far from Tonghai County, you can stay in Tonghai County for overnight. Of course, there are some hotels around Hexi Confucius Temple. Accommodation is convenient there.

1. Tonghai Landun Hotel通海兰顿酒店

Address: No.72, Liyue West Road, Xiushan Subdistrict, Tonghai County, Yuxi玉溪市通海县秀山街道礼乐西路72号

Tel: 0877-3098888

Starting Price: 114 CNY

2. Tonghai Mingbang Hotel通海名邦大酒店

Address: No.219, Xiushan West Road, Sangyuan Industrial Zone, Tonghai County, Yuxi玉溪市通海县桑园工业区秀山西路219号

Tel: 0877-3058999 

Starting Price: 145 CNY

3. Pai Hotel派酒店

Address: No.21, Yixiu Road, Xiushan Subdistrict, Tonghai County, Yuxi玉溪市通海县秀山街道挹秀路21号

Tel: 0877-3010098 

Starting Price: 97 CNY

Useful Travel Tips

1. Learn something about Confucius in advance;

2. Do not make noise when visiting;

3. You can participate in some cultural activities during festivals.

Why is Shiyang Confucius Temple So Special

Shiyang Confucius is a provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit, built in the first year of Hongwu(洪武) (1368 AD) of the Ming Dynasty. After more than 600 years of trials and hardships, the Zhuzi Pavilion(朱子阁), Songjing Pavilion(诵经阁), Xiangxian Ancestral Temple(乡贤祠), and Yuegong Arch Bridge(月拱桥), marble fresco, stone carvings, etc. are  reserved, with covering an area of nearly 1,000 square meters. The buildings are characterized by classic beauty and in elegant taste. The top of the entire temple is covered with yellow, red and green colored glaze. The doors are carved with grass, flowers, dragon, phoenix, tiger, fish, birds and so on, which are vivid.

The bronze statue of Confucius in the temple was cast in the Kangxi era of Qing Dynasty and lasted 9 years. It is 2.3 meters high and has a net weight of 2.5 tons. It is wearing a glass jade crown, and the hand is holding the ivory pilgrimage. The front side is sitting in the middle of Dacheng Hall. It is the famous bronze statue of Confucius in China. Its volume is large, the form is realistic, and the exquisiteness of the caster is unique.

Where is Shiyang Confucius Temple

Shiyang Confucius Temple is located in Shiyang Town, 36 kilometers west of Dayao County. It is also known as Dayao Confucius Bronze Statue.

How to Get There

After arriving in Dayao County, there are regular buses to Shiyang Town.

Best Time to Go

It is appropriate to visit Shiyang Confucius Temple at any time. It is a good place to experience the great ancient buildings.

Nearby Attractions

Shiyang Ancient Town
Shiyang Ancient Town, also known as “Baijing(白井)”, called as“Yanfeng County(盐丰县)”in ancient times. It is located 35 kilometers northwest of Dayao County, Yunnan Province.  It is the famous “Salt Capital of Dian Country (滇国盐都), Holy Place to worship Confucius.” Confucian Culture, Salt Culture, Historical Culture, Yi Culture and Buddhist Culture constitute the characteristic tourism culture of Shiyang Ancient Town. 

Dayao White Pagoda
It is known that Dayao White Pagoda is the only one Tibetan style Lamaist Pagoda in Yunnan. It has an important position in the history of Yunnan ancient pagodas. After more than a thousand years of wind and rain, the Pagoda still stands. In 2006, the White Pagoda was announced as the sixth batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country.

Why is Chuxiong Confucius Temple So Special

Although the Chuxiong Confucius Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty, it was relocated in the Ming Dynasty. Due to its specific function to worship Confucius, the Chuxiong Confucius Temple is not much different from the local Confucius Temples at that time. At that time, Chuxiong was located at the important site of the Southern Silk Road. At the beginning of the construction, the scale was grand, but it gradually narrowed down in the later period.

After the liberation, the Confucius Temple was in disrepair and some buildings were damaged. At present, there are only Cangjie Hall(苍颉殿), Dacheng Hall(大成殿), Dacheng Gate(大成门), Sanyuan Bridge(三元桥) and Banchi Pool(伴池). Among them, Dacheng Hall is relatively well preserved.

In 1985, the Chuxiong City People’s Government allocated a special fund of more than 100,000 yuan to repair the Confucius Temple. The repaired Dacheng Hall, Dacheng Gate, and the Banchi Pool have not only maintained the architectural style of the original Confucius Temple, but also maintained the solemn elegance and grandeur. In 1987, the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government designated Chuxiong Confucius Temple as provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.

Where is Chuxiong Confucius Temple

Chuxiong Confucius Temple is located in Lucheng Primary School, Middle Street, Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province. According to historical records, the County Confucius Temple was relocated in the 17th year of Hongzhi (弘治) of the Ming Dynasty (1504); the Prefecture Confucius Temple was relocated to the right of the County Confucian Temple in the sixth year of Jiajing(嘉靖) (1527).

How to Get There

After arriving in Chuxiong City, it is very convenient to get to Chuxiong Confucius Temple. There are 5 bus routes, which  go through Chuxiong Confucius Temple, such as No. 6, 10, 13, 15, 17 buses.

Best Time to Go

Chuxiong Confucius Temple is a place where is suitable to visit at any time. Come here and experience the Confucian Culture.

Nearby Attractions

Futa Pagoda Park
Futa Pagoda Park is located in Dongshan Mountain, Lucheng, Chuxiong City, donated by social members who are mobilized by the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Chuxiong Prefecture, which was built in the ancient pagoda site of the Ming Dynasty (later destroyed).

Yiren Ancient Town
Yiren Ancient Town is an outcome of modernization, built in 2005.  As the core of Yi culture, it is integrated into the Yi dynamic museum of Chinese traditional architectural culture, regional folk culture and leisure culture. The collision between modernization and ethnic culture has spawned Yiren Ancient Town. Yiren Ancient Town imitated the building groups of Ming Qing built in small towns in the south of Yangtze river, clean, tidy and elegant. 

Why is Heijing Confucius Temple So Special

The Heijing Confucian Temple is located in the Longchuanjiang River Gorge(龙川江峡谷), 92 kilometers northwest of Lufeng County, Chuxiong Prefecture. It is nearly 200 kilometers away from Kunming and 75 kilometers away from Chuxiong. The Heijing Confucius Temple was built in the 45th year of Ming Wanli (1617). It was repeatedly destroyed by mudslides in the Qing Dynasty and was repeatedly rebuilt. The Confucius Temple is large in scale. There were 13 scholars (进士), which could show the prosperity of Heijing culture education. 

Where is Heijing Confucius Temple

It is located in Heijing Town, Lufeng County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture.

How to Get There

• In Chuxiong Passenger Station, there are buses to Heijiang.
• It is very convenient to Heijing Station by train from Kunming Railway Station.
• After arriving in Lufeng County, car rental or self-driving is the recommended way to get to Heijing Confucius Temple.

Best Time to Go

It is suitable to visit Heijing Confucius Temple at any time. Every season has its own beauty.

Nearby Attractions

Feilaisi Temple
Feilaisi Temple is located at the hillside. Because of the steep mountain, looking from the bottom of the mountain, the whole temple is like a big bird entwined in the mountain. It seems to be flying and it also seems to have just landed from the sky. Therefore, Feilaisi Temple got its name. Looking down from the temple, the Longchuanjiang River(龙川江) passes through the deep canyon, and the town’s buildings are dotted on both sides of the river.

The Grand Courtyard of Wu Family
The Grand Courtyard of Wu Family is a typical Ming and Qing architecture that has been preserved to now. The Grand Courtyard of Wu Family was built in the 16th year of Daoguang in Qing Dynasty. It was expended in the 7th year of Xianfeng in Qing Dynasty and was built along the mountain. It is a “王(Wang)-shape”, with a unique layout. It consists of four patios with 99 houses. It, with a building area of ​​10,000 square meters, is well-connected and is one of the rare ancient residential buildings in Yunnan.

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Chinese Name: 大理巍山文庙
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Introduction

Jianshui Confucius Temple (建水文庙) is located in Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was first constructed in the 22nd year of the Yuan Dynasty’s Zhiyuan period (1285 AD), making it over 700 years old. Over the centuries, the temple has undergone more than 40 expansions and renovations. Covering an area of 114 acres, its current scale, architectural level, and preservation are second only to the Confucius Temples in Qufu (曲阜) and Beijing (北京).

Historical Background

The Jianshui Confucius Temple was built in accordance with the style of the Confucius Temple in Qufu (曲阜), with a palace-style layout centered along the north-south axis. Several independent buildings are symmetrically arranged on both the east and west sides. The original main buildings included a pool, two halls, two wings, two pavilions, three towers, four gates, five pavilions, five shrines, and eight plaques, totaling 37 buildings. Today, except for the destroyed Xingtan (杏坛), Shepu (射圃), Zunjing Pavilion (尊经阁), Wenxing Pavilion (文星阁), Jingyi Pavilion (敬一亭), and Zhaiting Pavilion (斋亭), the other 31 buildings have been well-preserved.

On June 25, 2001, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China designated Jianshui Confucius Temple as a national key cultural heritage site.

Geographical Location

• Location: Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

• Era: Ming (明), Qing (清)

• Area: 114 acres

• Protection Level: Fifth batch of National Key Cultural Heritage Sites

• Opening Hours: 08:00 – 18:00

• Approval: State Council of the People’s Republic of China

Architectural Layout

The Jianshui Confucius Temple follows the architectural style of Qufu Confucius Temple. The temple features a strictly regulated and magnificent layout with the central axis running from north to south. Covering an area of 114 acres (76,000 square meters) and with a depth of 625 meters, the temple is divided into six spatial sections. The main buildings include:

• One Pool (泮池)

• One Platform (杏坛)

• One Garden (射圃)

• Two Halls (大成殿, 崇圣殿)

• Two Wings (东庑, 西庑)

• Two Pavilions (东明伦堂, 西明伦堂)

• Three Towers (尊经阁, 奎文阁, 魁星阁)

• Four Gates (棂星门, 大成门, 金声门, 玉振门)

• Five Pavilions (敬一亭, 思乐亭, 斋宿亭, 西碑亭, 东碑亭)

• Six Shrines (仓圣祠, 忠义孝悌祠, 名宦祠, 崇圣祠, 景贤祠, 乡贤祠)

• Eight Plaques (太和元气坊, 洙泗渊源坊, 礼门坊, 义路坊, 道冠古今坊, 德配天地坊, 圣域由兹坊, 贤关近仰坊)

The temple’s layout is intricately designed, with a harmonious blend of dense and sparse arrangements, high and low levels.

Major Buildings

Pan Pool (泮池)

The Pan Pool, historically known as the “school pool,” is an essential feature of the Confucius Temple. The term “Pan” signifies the school’s grandeur, but people commonly call it the “Sea of Learning” (学海) to symbolize endless learning. Unlike the semi-circular pools in most Confucius Temples nationwide, Jianshui’s Pan Pool is uniquely elliptical and covers 45 acres (29,700 square meters), making it the largest and most distinctive of its kind in the country.

Zushi Yuan Source Plaque (洙泗渊源坊)

Located in the center of a crescent-shaped terrace, the Zushi Yuan Source Plaque is inscribed with the phrase “万世宗师” (“Master of All Generations”). “Zushi” refers to the two rivers, the Zushu and the Sishu, near Confucius’s birthplace. The plaque commemorates the profound and enduring influence of Confucianism. Built in the 43rd year of the Qianlong period (1778), this traditional five-opening, three-arch gate is made of wood and stone, with a total area of 180 square meters. The plaque is flanked by stone carvings of dragons, kylins, lions, and elephants.

Lingxing Gate (棂星门)

The Lingxing Gate, also known as the “Heavenly Field Star” (天田星), honors the star that governs the selection of scholarly talent. The gate’s unique feature is the four central pillars that protrude through the roof, rising more than two meters above the roofline. These pillars are adorned with blue-and-white porcelain from the Yuan Dynasty. The gate is a three-bay single-eave structure rebuilt in the 50th year of the Qianlong period (1785). The roof is covered with green tiles, and the structure is 14.6 meters wide, 3.6 meters deep, and 6.8 meters high.

Kuixing Pavilion and Wenchang Pavilion (魁星阁, 文昌阁)

On the east and west sides of the garden stand the Kuixing Pavilion and Wenchang Pavilion. Kuixing, one of the twenty-eight constellations, is responsible for the examination of scholars, while Wenchang symbolizes the prosperity of education. The Wenchang Pavilion is a two-tiered, double-eaved, gable-and-pitch roof structure, rebuilt during the 13th year of the Yongzheng period (1735). It houses the statue of Wenchang Dijun, the ancient Chinese deity who governs success in exams and career.

Xingtan (杏坛)

The Xingtan is said to be the site where Confucius taught his disciples. Originally built during the Yuan Dynasty, it was destroyed and later rebuilt in 2000. The current structure is a three-bay single-eave pavilion with a height of 10.3 meters and a width of 7.12 meters. The pavilion is surrounded by stone railings, each adorned with traditional Chinese auspicious patterns. Inside, the pavilion features exquisite carvings of dragons, phoenixes, and flowers.

Jinsheng and Yuzhen Gates (金声玉振门)

The Jinsheng and Yuzhen Gates, built in the 18th year of the Jiaqing period (1813), are named after the praise for Confucius by Mencius, who said, “The sound of gold begins the order; the sound of jade finishes it.” These gates represent the progression of Confucian teachings. The two gates are each 5.3 meters wide, 5.3 meters deep, and 5.8 meters high, with blue-tiled roofs.

Dacheng Gate (大成门)

Rebuilt during the 18th year of the Jiaqing period (1813), the Dacheng Gate is a three-bay, single-eave structure with a tiled roof. It is 13.31 meters wide, 5.5 meters deep, and 7.4 meters high. The gate is an imposing structure, and the phrase “Dacheng” (大成) refers to Confucius’s concept of achieving the highest moral and intellectual accomplishment.

Xianshi Temple (先师庙)

Also known as the Dacheng Hall, the Xianshi Temple is the main hall where sacrifices to Confucius are made. The hall’s three gold characters “Xianshi Miao” (先师庙) were written by Wang Wenzhi, a calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty. Supported by 28 large columns, the hall features intricate carvings and a roof decorated with yellow glazed tiles. The hall is a five-bay structure with a deep interior, measuring 26.95 meters in width and 18.5 meters in depth. The hall is adorned with detailed carvings, including images of dragons, birds, and auspicious symbols.

Historical and Cultural Heritage

The Jianshui Confucius Temple (建水文庙) is a cornerstone in the study of Confucianism in southern Yunnan, earning the city the accolades of “Famous Literary State,” “Southern Yunnan’s Zoulu,” “Poetry and Calligraphy County,” and “State of Ritual and Music.” The temple’s role in “educating and transforming” has shaped the glorious cultural history of ancient Jianshui, significantly influencing the development of politics, economy, culture, religion, and architecture in southern Yunnan over a period of seven centuries. The Confucius Temple has become an essential part of the cultural heritage that underpins Jianshui’s status as a national historical and cultural city, with its rich historical deposits and profound cultural connotations.

Banyan-Cypress Symbiosis Tree

The Banyan-Cypress Symbiosis Tree, locally known as “Wan General Holding Bai Xian Bai” (万将军抱白小姐), is a unique and famous tree in the temple’s vicinity. According to legend, General Wan returned from a long military campaign and was reunited with Bai Xian Bai, a lady he deeply loved. Overcome with joy, they embraced tightly, vowing never to be apart. The tree symbolizes this vow, where Bai Xian Bai, a small-leafed Banyan tree, lovingly holds the ancient and sturdy Cypress tree. Over time, the two trees grew intertwined, with their branches and leaves interwoven, symbolizing eternal love. In reality, it is a robust, ancient Cypress tree embraced by a small-leafed Banyan tree, forming a unique spectacle in nature.

Cultural Relics Value

The Jianshui Confucius Temple is an important historical and architectural site for the study of Confucian culture in Yunnan Province and even across China. The “East Corridor of Steles” (东碑廊) houses the imperial edict from Emperor Wuzong of the Yuan Dynasty, which posthumously awarded Confucius the title “Great Sage and Literature King” (大成至圣文宣王) in 1308. This corridor also contains over thirty stone inscriptions from various dynasties, documenting repairs to the academy, temple landholdings, and sacrificial rites. The “West Corridor of Steles” (西碑廊) preserves inscriptions from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including scholarly examinations and moral governance steles, as well as local historical records and teachings from Confucian classics such as the Four Maxims of Chengzi (程子四箴). These stele inscriptions are highly valuable for academic and historical research, particularly for the study of ancient borderland culture and education.

Preservation Measures

In March 1983, the Jianshui Confucius Temple was designated as the first batch of county-level cultural heritage protection units in Jianshui County (建水县).

In January 1984, the temple was listed as a provincial-level cultural heritage protection unit.

On June 25, 2001, the Jianshui Confucius Temple was declared a National Key Cultural Heritage Protection Unit by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

Tourist Information

Location

The Jianshui Confucius Temple is located in Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

Address:
268 Lin’an Road, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

Transportation Information

• By Train:
  Take a train to Lin’an, then transfer to a long-distance bus to Jianshui. After arriving, you can walk or take a taxi to the scenic area (taxi fare is approximately 5 yuan).

• By Car:

1. From Kunming or Yuxi:
   Take the Kunming-Mo Highway → S304 or S214 → Cui Da Line to Tongjian Expressway, exit at Jianshui Toll Station → Yinghui Road → Lin’an Road.

2. From Honghe:
   Take Honghe Avenue → Jishi Expressway → Jianshui Interchange → Tongjian Expressway, exit at Jianshui Toll Station → Yinghui Road → Lin’an Road.

3. From Pu’er:
   Take Kunming-Mo Highway → Tianhou Expressway → Jishi Expressway → Jianshui Interchange → Tongjian Expressway, exit at Jianshui Toll Station → Yinghui Road → Lin’an Road.

Ticket Information

• Recommended Visit Duration: 2 hours

• Opening Hours: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM

• Ticket Price:
  Combined ticket for Confucius Temple, Zhu Family Garden, and Swallow Cave: 133 yuan per person.
  Adult single ticket: 60 yuan.
  Children’s ticket: 30 yuan.

Why is Guangnan Confucius Temple So Special?

Guangnan Confucius Temple广南文庙 was built in 1709(the 48th year of Kangxi period康熙年间 in Qing Dynasty) as a place for worshiping Confucius in Guangnan County. It is located in Chengnan Street城南街 of Guangnan County, covering an area of more than 9,000 square kilometers. It is the largest Confucian temple in Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province. In 1794(the 59th year of Qianlong period乾隆年间 in Qing Dynasty), Lianfeng Academy莲峰书院 was set up here. Later, Guangnan No.1 Middle School, the highest educational institution of Guangnan County, was founded here and has been used ever since. There are many flowers and trees in the temple, the environment is quiet and the strong cultural atmosphere makes people feel respectful. In May 1985, Guangnan Confucius Temple was listed as the Wenshan Prefecture cultural relic protection unit.

Features of Guangnan Confucius Temple

Guangnan County广南县 has a long history and is one of the famous historical and cultural cities in Yunnan province. Guangnan Confucius Temple is one of the best-preserved ancient architectural complexes in Guangnan County, located in Guangnan No.1 Middle School, Wenhua Road文化路, Guangnan County. The temple was built in 1709 and has a history of more than 300 years. After the Yongzheng雍正, Qianlong乾隆 and Daoguang道光 emperors’ expansion, the temple reached an area of more than 9,000 square meters, a total of five courtyards, and is the largest temple in Guangnan County. Dacheng hall大成殿 as the main body, there are sacrificial utensil room祭器室, the temple of local respectable dead persons乡贤祠, ward room官厅, Lingxing gate stone memorial archway棂星门石坊, Panchi pool泮池 and so on. Hallow Temple崇圣祠 is behind Dacheng hall, and on the right of Dacheng hall, there are Minglun hall明伦堂, Lianfeng academy莲峰书院, Jiexiao ancestral hall节孝祠 and other palaces. Dacheng Hall, Dacheng gate大成门 and Panchi pool are well-preserved now, Lingxing gate stone memorial archway still stand there. Other ancient architectures have been pulled down or reconstructed.

Nearby Attractions

1. Babao Scenic Area八宝风景区

Babao provincial level scenic area is located in the southeast of Guangnan County, Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture, 160 kilometers away from Wenshan. The Babao scenic area is dominated by peaks cluster, peak forests and karst waterfalls. It is composed of four sections, including Babao, river, Tangna cave汤纳溶洞 and Sanla waterfall三腊瀑布, with a total area of 68 square kilometers.

2. Bamei Scenic Area坝美景区

Bamei village of Bamei Town, Guangnan County is surrounded by mountains. Because of its unique karst landforms, caves, rivers and villages, people in and out of the village must sail through the cave. The land in front of the village is flat and open and behind the house there are green bamboos, which are similar to the Jin Dynasty litterateur Tao Yuanming陶渊明 described the Peach Blossom Spring桃花源, so it is called “The Last Xanadu”. People at Bamei are dominated by Zhuang people. Taoyuan Cave桃源洞 and Tangna Karst Cave汤纳溶洞 are the entrance and exit of Bamei Village.

How to Get There

Guangnan Confucius Temple is located in the county seat of Guangnan County. Transportation there is relatively convenient.

1. By Long-distance Bus

Long-distance route is Kunming-Wenshan-Guangnan, you need to transfer in Wenshan. 

Kunming East Bus Station-Wenshan Bus Terminal

Departure Time: 7:20-20:10

Price: 126 or 117 or 140 CNY

Distance: 317 kilometers

Consume Time: 4-4.5 hours

Wenshan Bus Terminal-Guangnan Bus Terminal

Departure Time: 6:20-17:40

Price: 47 CNY

Distance: 178 kilometers

Consume Time: 2.5-3 hours

Tips: The price and time are for reference only, specific with actual condition. More prices and departure time, you can ask for details at bus terminals.

2. By Railway

Now, train is more convenient and faster than long-distance bus from Kunming to Guangnan County. 

Kunming Station-Guangnan County Station

Departure Time: 10:36, 12:00, 12:19, 13:35, 13:52, 17:12

Price: 119.5 CNY

Distance: 424 kilometers

Consume Time: About 2.5 hours

Kunming South Station-Guangnan County Station

Departure Time: 7:30-17:40

Price: 109 CNY

Distance: 417 kilometers

Consume Time: About 2 hours

Best Time to Visit

Guangnan Confucius Temple visit is mainly indoor activities, so you can visit there all the year round. 

Accommodation in Guangnan County

You can stay overnight in the county seat of Guangnan County.

1. Guangnan Babaogong Hotel广南八宝贡酒店

Address: Close to Guangnan Bus Terminal, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山自治州广南县广南汽车客运站附近

Tel: 0876-5155999

Starting Price: 352 CNY

2. Guangnan TeAnNa Hotel广南特安呐酒店

Address: No.255, Beining Road, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州广南县北宁路255号

Tel: 0876-5151299

Starting Price: 260 CNY

3. Xanadu(Shiwai Taoyuan) Hotel世外桃源大酒店

Address: No.18, Babao Road, Nanxiu Community, Liancheng Town, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山州广南县莲城镇南秀社区八宝路18号

Tel: 0876-5619999

Starting Price: 350 CNY

Useful Travel Tips

1. Learn something about Confucian culture in advance.

2. In summer, the weather in Guangnan county is rainy, remember to bring rain gear. In winter, the temperature difference is large between daytime and night, please bring coats to keep warm and prevent a cold.

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Where is the Confucian Temple in Jingdong County

Located in the west of Jinping Town of Jingdong County and covering 5,292 square meters, the Confucian Temple stands in front of the Yuping Mountain. The general layout is on a symmetric basis. The Temple stands at the foot of Yuping Hill to ther west of Jingdong county seat, and the temple was constructed in the 21st year (1682) of the Kangxi Reign of the Qing Dynasty and is one of the province-level protected historic relics in Yunnan. With a complex of majestic, quaint and elegant architectures, the temple is one of the best preserved of its kind in the southwest of Yunnan Province.

With its façade facing the east, the temple lies beside waters and mountains. It faces the Ailao Mt in the front and backs on the Wuliang Mt. Stepping into the temple, visitors will be impressed by towering ancient trees and pavilions decorated with glazed tiles and flying eaves.

What to see in Confucian temple?

Woods in the Confucian temple are serene and majestic, just like those in the hometown of Mr. Confucius. The architectures in the temple include Panchi Pool (Panchi, a pool in front of a school in ancient China, thus Panchi refers to school of Confucianism in ancient times), Bell Tower, Lingxing Gate, Dacheng Gate and Dacheng Hall, all artistic, exquisite and classic.

There are in all five courtyards in the temple. The Chuanhe River in its front, Fenghuang Mt in the east, Lingxing Gate, the Jar at the roof of Dacheng Hall, and the peak of Yuping Mt are miraculously at the longitudinal axis, creating majestic views and featuring the traditional Chinese imperial architectural style. The temple is a good example integrating Chinese traditional culture and classic architectural art.

Panchi Lake

There are half-pools, Lingxing Gate(棂星门), Dacheng Hall, and some living rooms in the Temple. One of the half pool is a crescent moon made of stone, which is beautiful and generous. It has a profound cultural heritage. It is said that in the ancient Chinese Spring and Autumn Period, the school of Lu State was called the Pan Palace, and the moon-shaped pool in front of the palace was called Panchi. Confucius was the Lu people. He had taught in Lu, so in order to commemorate this greater, later, when they built the Temple, and they had built a pot. At that time, students entered the school and also called the pool. There are 45 stone pillars and 41 slate stones around the Panchi Lake. There are 6 stone pillars and 5 stone slabs on both sides of the stone arch bridge. When entering the temple, it is necessary to pass the bridge, which means that the stone bridge will pass. Throw away all selfish dissatisfaction, sincere worship, in order to climb the peak, the gold will shine.

Lingxing Gate(棂星门)

The Lingxing Gate is also known as Tian Xing. Whenever worshipping the heavens, first worship the Lingxing Gate and pray for heaven to bless, in order to achieve the goal of harvesting the grain, prospering the six animals, and doing things with ease. Therefore, before respecting the Confucius must respect the heavens, and respect the heaven is to respect the Confucius. It can be seen that the ancient ancestors’ respect for Confucius remained the same in ethnic minority areas in the border areas. The Lingxing Gate is a relatively complex building in the Temple of Confucian. It has the characteristics of oriental architecture. It is a beam-lifting building. It is made up of stalwart boulder. There are various animal which reliefs around it. There are gorgeous arches under the eaves. The whole building is magnificent and magnificent.

Dacheng Hall

Dacheng Hall is the largest building in the Temple of Confucian. It is solemn, and it is exquisite in workmanship. It is 20 meters long and 15 meters wide. There are 28 large cylindrical columns on the drum pier. The temple door is carved wood and carving craft, and nearly 100 kinds of animal flowers are vivid, such as “San Yang Kai Tai”(May you life be auspicious!), “Zhu Bao Ping An”(a family letter reports peace), “Wu Long Bao Shen”, ” Xi Que Nao Mei”(Magpiestake you good luck).”Dacheng” praises the greatness of Confucius. He combines the sages and cultures. “Dacheng is the Holy Master.” He has been highly appraised in history.

The statue of Confucius in the center of Dacheng Hall is made of white marble sculpture, giving a sense of dignity and elegance. Confucius occupies a very important position in the field of creating Confucianism. The emperors of all ages had the “inscription” of praise and respect. For example, the three gold plaques are all from the “Shen Xie Shi Zhong” by Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty, the “De Ji Chou Zai” of Xianfeng, and the “Si Wen Zai Ci” of Guangxu, all of which illustrate the Emperors respect Confucius and Confucianism in the Qing Dynasty. 

There are various cultural relics collections in Jingdong County in the two rooms. There is a cultural relic display unearthed from the tomb of the toast, and there is also a historical relic display of Jingdong. It is a solid textbook. It proves the origin of Jingdong culture from one side.

Why must the temple built at the hill foot but not on the flat area?

The answer is that one must climb the steps upwards to eventually get to the Dacheng Hall (the Hall of Achievement), which implies the philosophy that students must try hard in order to finally reach great achievements.

History of Jingdong Comfucian Temple

Jingdong Confucian Temple is located in the center of Jingdong Old Town. It is adjacent to Jingdong No. 1 Middle School, the highest institution in Jingdong. It is the largest Confucius Temple in southwestern Guizhou. It is also called the School of Learning. It was built in the 21st year of Qing Emperor Kangxi (AD 1682) ), with a total area of ​​5292 square meters, has been repeatedly burned by war and rebuilt several times. The most recent one was rebuilt by the state in 1984. The entire building is a multi-level courtyard building complex. The Temple is backed by the Wuliang Mountain, facing the waters of the Luanchuan River, and the five pilgrimages of the dragons. The natural landscape is very beautiful. Under the backdrop of Gumei, Cangsong and Cypress, it is more poetic and artistic.

How to Get to Jingdong Comfucian Temple

1. By Air

In recent years, the state has increased its investment in infrastructure construction, especially the civil aviation industry, which has created a very good policy environment for the construction of Jingdong Airport. At present, Jingdong Airport is under planning.

2. By Train

Pu’er Railway Station is the middle station of the Yumo Railway under construction and an important station for the Laos section of the Trans-Asian Railway. It is expected to be put into use by 2020.

3. By Long-distance Bus

There is the Passenger Station in Jingdong County for people to get in.

4.Jingdong– Jingdong Comfucian Temple

Take the taxi or rent a car to go to the Jingdong Comfucian Temple.

Best Time to Visit 

It is suitable to visit Jingdong County all year round. Like many other cities in Yunnan, Jingdong is a place where the seasons are like spring. There is no cold, no heat, warm and humid, especially suitable for human habitation, so you can go to Jingdong at any time.

Recommended Tour

When you traveling Pu’er, Jingdong County is a good place to be put on your list. It can be joined in whatever your Pu’er tour or Yunnan Tour.

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Travel Tips 

1.There are many ethnic minorities living here, such as Lahu, Hani, Wa and Yi. Varied customs make it a colorful city. Eating habits, ceremonies, costumes and folk legends can all be a strong attraction for people who are visiting. In addition, the city is the hometown of the well known Puer Tea, and the local people have diversified ways of handling tea, such as bamboo tube tea, cold tea dish, earth-pot tea and baked tea; all of which you should try.

2.Enjoying a plateau monsoon climate at low latitude, the region is affected by the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Therefore, the main features of its weather are mildness and humidity without strong winds.

3.Special Local Products: Puer Tea, bamboo shoot, edible fungi, purple rice, mango.

Chinese Name:禄丰县广通文庙
English Name: Guangtong Confucius Temple in Lufeng County, Chuxiong

Why is Tonghai Confucius Temple So Special?

Tonghai Confucius Temple(通海文庙) is situated on the south of Tonghai County, at the foot of Xiushan Mountain. The temple consists of a group of ancient architectures which are divided by a central axis. It is composed of red walls(65 meters in length, 1.9 meters in depth and 8 meters in height), pools, Wenming Archway(文明坊), Martyr Temple(忠烈祠), Chaste and Filial Temple(节孝祠), Dacheng Gate(大成门), Xiangxian Tmple(the temple of local respectable and dead persons), Famous Officials Temple(名宦祠), East Room(东庑), West Room(西庑), Dacheng Hall(大城殿), Bell and Drum Tower, Saint Temple(崇圣祠), and Book-collection Hall(尊经阁), with a total area of 12,000 square meters. It was selected as the fifth batch of provincial cultural relics protection unit in 1998.

The whole temple presents a solemn atmosphere. In Qing Dynasty, several famous personalities studied here, such as Zhu Zun(朱嶟), the director of Board of Rites; Dong Qi(董玘) and Dong Jian(董健), scholars of the Imperial Academy; And Kan Zhenzhao(阚祯兆), the famous calligraphy artist.

Nearby Attractions

Hexi Confucius Temple in Tonghai County, Yuxi
Xiushan Mountain Park in Tonghai County
Sansheng Palace in Tonghai County, Yuxi

How to Get There

Tourists have two ways to get to Tonghai Confucius Temple in Tonghai County, long-distance bus and train.

1. By Long-distance Bus

There are non-stop long-distance buses from Kunming east bus station to Tonghai bus terminal. It takes about 2.5 hours, 42 yuan. After arriving in Tonghai County, you can take a taxi or walk to Tonghai Confucius Temple. It is about 2 kilometers from Tonghai bus terminal to Tonghai Confucius Temple.

2. By Train

It takes about 2 hours from Kunming railway station to Tonghai railway station, costs 22 yuan.

Accommodation Around Tonghai Confucius Temple

Since Tonghai Confucius Temple is in Wenxing Road of Tonghai County, you can stay in Tonghai County for accommodation. There are some hotels in Tonghai County. Accommodation is convenient.

Useful Travel Tips

1. The traffic route: Kunming-Tonghai County-Liyue West Road(礼乐西路)-West Street-Gucheng West Road(古城西路)-Shuncheng Street(顺城街)-Wenxing Street(文星街)-Tonghai Confucius Temple.

2. Learn something about Confucius in advance.

3. You can participate in some cultural activities during festivals.

4. Tonghai Confucius Temple visit is mainly indoor activities, therefore, travel is possible all the year round. 

The Anning Confucius Temple (安宁文庙), located within the Museum of Anning Town, Anning City, Kunming, Yunnan Province, was first established in the sixth year of the Dade era (大德) during the reign of Emperor Chengzong of the Yuan Dynasty (元成宗) in 1302. The temple covers an area of 4,500 square meters.

Architectural Scale and Layout

The Anning Confucius Temple boasts a grand scale with various architectural components including the Civilization Archway (文明坊), Screen Wall (照壁), Pond (泮池), Golden Sound and Jade Vibration Archway (金声玉振坊), Lingxing Gate (棂星门), Dacheng Gate (大成门), Dacheng Hall (大成殿), Chongsheng Shrine (崇圣祠), two courtyards (东西两院), the Academy Gate (黉门), and the Shrine of Local Worthies (乡贤祠). In total, there are 22 buildings in the seven courtyards and six halls layout. However, most of the original structures have been lost over time, with only the main buildings, Dacheng Hall and Chongsheng Shrine, remaining intact.

On May 25, 2006, the Anning Confucius Temple was officially listed as a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

Location

• Geographical Location: Museum of Anning Town, Anning City, Kunming, Yunnan Province
• Established: Sixth year of the Dade era (大德), 1302
• Area: 4,500 m²
• Protection Level: Sixth batch of National Key Cultural Relic Protection Units
• Code: 6-0746-3-449
• Approval Unit: State Council of the People’s Republic of China

Historical Development

The Anning Confucius Temple was first built in the sixth year of the Dade era (1302) and was destroyed during the military conflicts in the first year of the Tianli era (天历) in the Ming Dynasty (明宗) in 1329. It was rebuilt in the third year of the Yuan Dynasty (元) in 1337, overseen by General Xuanwei and the governor of Zhongqing Road. According to local chronicles, it underwent several reconstructions and expansions in the Yongle era (永乐) of the Ming Dynasty in 1403, the Xuan De era (宣德) in 1427, the Tian Shun era (天顺) in 1457, the Chongzhen era (崇祯) in 1629, and the 55th year of the Kangxi era (康熙) in 1716.

Architectural Features

The architectural area of the Anning Confucius Temple is 4,500 square meters. It features a grand design with a total of 22 structures, including the aforementioned components. Most of the original buildings have been lost, with only the primary structures, Dacheng Hall and Chongsheng Shrine, still standing.

Dacheng Hall

Dacheng Hall is oriented north to south and features a beam-column structure. It has five bays (16.6 meters wide) and three depths, with a front and rear corridor (14 meters). The hall features a single-eaved, nine-ridge hip roof that rises to a height of 10 meters, with eaves edged in glazed tiles. The interior adopts a method of reducing and shifting columns to maximize space. The essence of this architectural design, as detailed by Wang Haitao, the former director of the Kunming Museum in his book “Cultural Relics and Historical Sites in Kunming,” lies in the thick, open bracketing system, with two brackets in the central bay, one in the adjacent bay, and none in the slightly recessed bay. The front eaves bracketing features double-down angled five-purlin bracket sets, while the inner brackets are structured in a complex manner. Noted Chinese architectural historian Liu Dunzhen in “Overview of Ancient Architecture in Southwest China” recognizes the Dacheng Hall’s bracketing style as following the Song and Yuan architectural regulations.

Chongsheng Shrine

Located 13.7 meters north of Dacheng Hall, Chongsheng Shrine was constructed in the first year of the Yongzheng era (雍正) in the Qing Dynasty (清) in 1723. It features a beam-column structure, with five bays (16.12 meters wide) and a front corridor. Both the central and two adjacent bays have lattice doors, and it is topped with a single-eaved hard mountain roof.

Cultural Relics

The Anning Confucius Temple currently preserves more than ten steles from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. Among these, the Yuan steles include the “Imperial Edict Stele” (圣旨碑) and the “Stele of the Reconstruction of Anning Confucius Temple” (重修安宁文庙记碑). The Ming steles include the “Imperially Inscribed Analects Stele” (御制儒学箴碑), “Stele of the Reconstruction of Minglun Hall” (重修明伦堂记), “Stele of the Reconstruction of the Scripture Pavilion” (重修尊经阁记), “Stele of Reflection” (去思碑记), “Stele of the Imperial Examination Name” (科举题名碑), and others. The Qing Dynasty stele includes the “Zhang Gong De Teaching Stele” (张公德教碑记). In front of Dacheng Hall, there are also two stone lions, originally positioned on both sides of the east gate of Yaocen Tower. After the Yaocen Tower was burned in a fire in 1985, the stone lions were relocated to their current site. These stone lions, carved from red sandstone, are 2 meters tall and 2 meters long. The male lion holds a pearl in its mouth, while the female lion is silent and protects a small lion with its front paw.

Historical and Cultural Significance

The brackets on both the interior and exterior of the Anning Confucius Temple represent the essence of the main hall’s architecture. The exterior brackets were renovated during the Kangxi era, exhibiting some characteristics of the Qing Dynasty. However, overall, the bracketing is robust and imposing. The central bay has two brackets, while the adjacent bay has one, with none in the slightly recessed bay. The front eaves brackets are structured in double-down angled five-purlin sets, while the inner brackets uniformly follow the three-bay, six-purlin style. The style of the arches adheres completely to the regulations of the Song Dynasty. Liu Dunzhen also emphasized in his writings that the architectural styles in Anning and Zhenxiong are consistent with the heritage of the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

During the Xianfeng (咸丰) and Tongzhi (同治) eras, the Hui people’s uprising led to the destruction of nearly all Buddhist and Taoist buildings around Kunming. Many mosques were also burned during the suppression of the uprising. In contrast, most Confucius Temples survived this period, indicating that during the feudal society, reverence for Confucius was a common ideology across different sects and social classes. Furthermore, the construction of Confucius Temples often utilized the best materials, artisans, and designs, accompanied by richly varied architectural forms such as halls, pavilions, and courtyards. This is why the older ancient architectural complexes in the Kunming area are predominantly Confucius Temples, including those in Kunming, Lunan, Yiliang, Chenggong, and Guandu. A comprehensive survey and classification of all Confucius Temples in Yunnan Province would yield a comprehensive dictionary of wooden structures from the Yuan Dynasty onward.

Preservation Efforts

On May 25, 2006, the Anning Confucius Temple was designated as a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

Tourist Information

• Address: Anning Confucius Temple, 122 Lianran Street, Anning City, Kunming, Yunnan Province
• Transportation:
  • Bus Route: Anning Bus No. 9, approximately 39.6 kilometers in total.
  1. Walk about 320 meters from the temple to Shengli Hall (Victory Square) Station.
  2. Take Anning Bus, passing 11 stops to reach Anning Xiaozhan (小站).
  3. Continue on Anning Bus No. 9 for 7 stops to reach the Metallurgy Back Door Station.
  4. Walk approximately 450 meters to the destination.

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