Datong Confucian Temple
大同文庙
The Confucian temple of the prefectural school in Datong's old city. The Lingxing Gate and Hall of Great Perfection are arranged symmetrically on a central axis, with the full layout of red walls and yellow tiles. It can be walked together with Huayan Temple in one day.
The Datong Confucian Temple was first built in the Liao and Jin dynasties. During the Ming and Qing it was the site of the Datong Prefectural School. The surviving buildings have been restored in recent years. Along the central axis are the Wall of Ten Thousand Ren, the Lingxing Gate, the Pan Pond, the Dacheng Gate and the Hall of Great Perfection. The side corridors hold exhibits on the imperial examination system and Confucian culture. The courtyard is shaded by green ancient cypress trees, and it is quiet, with few visitors. It is in the southeastern part of the old city, about 10 minutes' walk from the Drum Tower and the Nine-Dragon Wall. It can be combined with Huayan Temple and Shanhua Temple for a one-day walking route in the old city. Admission is low or free. Check the announcements on site.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Datong Guandi Temple
- Datong Drum Tower
- Nine-Dragon Wall
- Shanhua Temple
- Datong Ancient City Wall
- Prince Dai's Mansion
- Huayan Temple
- Northern Wei Mingtang Site Park