Nanyang Prefectural Confucian Temple
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The prefectural Confucian temple in Nanyang’s old town, with a simple, ancient Great成 Hall and semicircular pond, and old streets nearby for an easy stroll.
The Nanyang Prefectural Confucian Temple is in the old town. It was first built in the Yuan dynasty and repeatedly restored during the Ming and Qing. Today it has the Hall of Great Perfection, the semicircular Pan Pond, and the Lingxing Gate. It was the site of the prefectural school and stands close to the prefectural government office, reflecting the ancient urban layout of “temple on the left, school on the right.” It reopened to the public after recent restoration and often hosts traditional cultural events. It is modest in size. Allow about 40 minutes, and combine it with the prefectural yamen for an old-town walking route.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Nanyang Prefectural Yamen
- Tomb and Temple of Zhang Zhongjing
- Wolonggang Temple of Marquis Wu
- Nanyang Museum of Han Dynasty Stone Carving
- Nanyang City Museum
- Nanyang Rose Expo Garden
- Dushan Hill Forest Park
- Tomb of Zhang Heng