Liuyang Confucian Temple
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One of the better-preserved Confucian temple complexes in Hunan, famous for preserving ancient Confucian ritual music known as Liuyang Ancient Music.
Liuyang Confucian Temple is on Guizhai Road in the city. It was first built in the Song dynasty, and the surviving buildings are mostly Qing-era reconstructions, including the Lingxing Gate, the Hall of Great Perfection and the Chongsheng Shrine. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. In the Qing dynasty, the scholar Qiu Zhilu compiled Confucian ritual music here, forming the “Liuyang Ancient Music.” The Hunan Provincial Museum still holds musical instruments from the temple. The temple is free to visit and sometimes hosts ancient music performances and Confucius-worship ceremonies. It is within walking distance of Tan Sitong's former residence and the Liuyang River scenic belt.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (confirm on site)