Wuwei Confucian Temple & Western Xia Museum
武威文庙·西夏博物馆
One of the largest Confucian temples in the northwest, with towering ancient cypresses and numerous plaques. The adjoining Western Xia Museum houses a precious Western Xia stele.
Wuwei Confucian Temple was first built during the Zhengtong reign of the Ming dynasty. It is one of the best-preserved and largest Confucian temple complexes in northwest China and is known as “the foremost of the Longyou academies.” Ancient cypresses grow thickly across the grounds. The Dacheng Hall, the Zunjing Pavilion and other buildings are well preserved, and the halls hold many Qing-dynasty plaques. Next door, the Western Xia Museum houses the Stele for the Restoration of the Ganying Pagoda of Huguo Temple, the famous Western Xia stele. Its inscriptions in Western Xia script and Chinese were key to deciphering the Western Xia script. The temple is in the southeast of the city, a short walk from the South Gate Tower and Dayun Temple. Admission follows the on-site announcement.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30-18:00 (earlier closing in winter)
Nearby sights
- Dayun Temple & Bell Tower
- Wuwei South Gate Tower
- Kumarajiva Temple
- Leitai Han Tomb
- Wuwei Museum
- Haizang Temple
- Baita Temple (Liangzhou Meeting Site)
- Wuwei Desert Park