Jinan Confucian Temple
济南府学文庙
The largest historic building complex in the Ming-era old city, with the Dacheng Hall, Pan Pond and Lingxing Gate well preserved, at the northern end of Furong Street.
The Jinan Prefectural Confucian Temple was first built during the Xining era of the Northern Song dynasty, and its present layout dates from the reconstruction in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. It is the largest historic building complex within the Ming-era walls of Jinan and a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Along the central axis are the spirit screen, Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond, Dacheng Gate, the Hall of Great Perfection (Dacheng Hall) and the Hall of Mingde. Dacheng Hall has a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof and oversized brackets, and after restoration it has regained its Ming dynasty appearance. The temple sits next to Furong Street and Qushui Pavilion Street, and can be combined with Baihuazhou (Hundred Flower Islet) and Pearl Spring for a half-day walk through the old city. Opening and reservation arrangements follow official announcements.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (check announcements)
Nearby sights
- Baihuazhou & Qushuiting Street
- Pearl Spring & Wangfu Pool
- Daming Lake
- Furong Street
- Lao She Former Residence
- Quancheng Square
- Wulongtan (Five Dragon Pool)
- Kuanhouli Food Street