Chongming Confucian Temple
崇明学宫
A Ming and Qing Confucian temple complex of the former Chongming County school, now the Chongming Museum, showcasing the island's land formation history and Yingzhou folk culture.
Chongming Confucian Temple is located in Chengqiao Town and was the site of the Confucian temple and county school of old Chongming County. The surviving buildings reflect the Ming and Qing layout, with the Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond, Dacheng Hall and Zunjing Pavilion arranged along the central axis. It is one of the most intact school-temple complexes in the Shanghai area. The temple now houses the Chongming Museum, which displays the island's history of land formation, sand-junk boat culture, zaohua (stove decorations) and homespun cloth, along with other folk customs. Admission is free, and the museum is closed on Mondays. Shou'an Temple is nearby and can be reached on foot.
Opening hours
09:00–16:30, closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Shou'an Temple
- Dongping National Forest Park
- Shanghai Flower Expo Cultural Park
- Qianwei Eco-Village
- Xisha Mingzhu Lake Scenic Area
- Gucun Park
- Jiading Confucian Temple & Zhouqiao Old Street
- Shanghai International Circuit