Weishan Confucian Temple
巍山文庙
A well-preserved Ming and Qing Confucian temple complex in the old town, with the Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond and Great Achievement Hall in sequence.
Weishan Confucian Temple lies in the southwest of the old town. It was first built during the Ming dynasty and served as the imperial academy of Mengke Prefecture. The surviving buildings include the Lingxing Gate, the Pan Pond, the Dacheng Gate, the Dacheng Hall and the Chongsheng Shrine. The layout is symmetrical along a central axis, and ancient cypress trees grow thickly throughout. It is a Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit of Yunnan Province. The temple grounds are peaceful and are one of the few quiet places in the old town. It is about a 5-minute walk from Xinggong Tower. A visit takes around 40 minutes. Opening hours and ticket prices should be confirmed on site.
Opening hours
09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Xinggong Tower
- Gongchen Tower
- Dengjue Temple
- Weishan Dongyue Palace
- Weishan Old Town
- Weishan Wenbi Pagoda
- Weibao Mountain
- Mengshe City Ruins