Pingyao Confucian Temple
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A Confucian academy with a Jin dynasty Hall of Great Perfection, one of China's oldest surviving Confucian halls. It is quiet and uncrowded.
The Pingyao Confucian Temple was first built during the Zhenguan reign of the Tang dynasty. The surviving Hall of Great Perfection was rebuilt in 1163, the third year of the Dading reign of the Jin dynasty, and it is one of China's earliest surviving Confucian halls. Its large, simple brackets are notable. At the back are the Minglun Hall, the Zunjing Pavilion and other academy buildings, with exhibitions on the imperial examination culture. The temple lies in the southeast of the old town, south of the City God Temple. It is included in the old town pass and has fewer visitors than South Street, making it a good place to study the ancient architecture closely.
Opening hours
08:00–18:30 (until 18:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Pingyao City God Temple
- Baichuantong Exchange House
- Xietongqing Exchange House
- Qingxu Taoist Temple
- North China No.1 Escort Agency Museum
- Pingyao Ancient City (Nan Dajie & Market Tower)
- Rishengchang Exchange House
- Pingyao County Government Office (Yamen)