Confucian Temple of Guide Prefecture
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A Ming-dynasty prefectural Confucian temple in the old city, with its Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond, Dacheng Hall and Minglun Hall intact. It is the most solemn ensemble in the old city.
The Guide Prefecture Confucian Temple was first built in the Ming dynasty and housed the prefectural school of Guide Prefecture. Surviving structures include the Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond, Dacheng Gate, Dacheng Hall and Minglun Hall, set among red walls, yellow tiles and rows of ancient cypresses. Dacheng Hall enshrines Confucius, and students often come to pray during exam season. It lies in the eastern part of the old city center, next to the Mu Family Courtyard and the former prefectural government office. Admission is charged on site. A visit takes about half an hour, making it a good stop on a walk through the old town.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30