Huize Confucian Temple
会泽文庙
The Confucian temple of the Qing-era Dongchuan prefecture, with a complete layout of lingxing gate, pan pond and Hall of Great Perfection; one of the larger Confucian temples in northeastern Yunnan.
Huize Confucian Temple was the prefectural Confucian temple of Dongchuan in the Qing dynasty, first built during the Kangxi era. Surviving structures include the Lingxing Gate, the Pan Pond, the Dacheng Gate and the Hall of Great Perfection. The layout is orderly, with ancient cypress trees providing shade, and it offers insight into the flourishing of learning in Dongchuan prefecture at the time. Located in the southern part of the old town, a visit takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Admission is low or free (confirm on site). It can be combined on foot with the nearby Martial Temple and City God Temple.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Qianwang Street
- Huize Old Town
- Former Residence of Tang Jiyao
- Jiangxi Guild Hall (Wanshou Palace)
- Huguang Guild Hall (Shoufo Temple)
- Yili River Hydropower Station (Maojiacun Reservoir)
- Baiwu Village, Nagu
- Nianhu Lake