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Confucius Temple in Nanjing, China

From series “The Surviving Artifacts of the Confucian Civilization”
Year: 1034.

In Nanjing, there is the Confucius Temple that is one of the oldest Confucian attractions in the world. The first building in its place was constructed in 1034 and, like many Confucian temples, it served as a school for local children. The wooden temple suffered from fires several times, but through the efforts of local residents each time it was completely rebuilt. Over the years, imperial examinations were held in it. There was a room with more than 20 thousands of individual booths, where examinees were closed for three days. They were visited only to bring a portion of food.

Confucius Temple in Nanjing, China In 1937, the temple was completely destroyed by Japanese invaders. It was managed to rebuild the temple only in 1984. The temple located in Nanjing is known as a place that houses the largest statue of Confucius in China. It is located in the Dacheng Hall. This room is decorated with 38 incredibly beautiful jade panels trimmed with gold and silver. Scenes from the life of the great thinker are depicted there.

The Confucius Temple in Nanjing is a popular destination not only for pilgrims who come here from all the provinces of China, but also for ordinary tourists who want to feel the spirit of the great Chinese philosophy. In the vicinity of the temple, there is a well-maintained tourist area with numerous restaurants, nice shops, souvenir stalls, and outdoor recreational areas. The temple is located at the shore of Qinhuai Canal. A walk along it also promises to give a lot of impressions. At the beginning of the 9th century, the famous Chinese poet Liu Yuxi liked to stroll there. Inspired by the beauty, he wrote many famous poems. Next - Temple of Confucius in Beijing


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Agricultural Bank of China 24-hour Self-service Bank' located in 0.12 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Nanjing Huiren Car Renting Co.,Ltd.' is located in 0.12 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Vehicle Charging Station' in 0.53 km
Supermarket: 'Suyou Huimin Convenience Store' in 0.08 km
Parking: 'Dasifu Alley Unit Parking Lot' in 0.14 km
Cafe/restaurant: '常聚田园菜馆' in 0.03 km
Railway station: 'Gate of China Long-distance Bus Passenger Transport Terminal' in 1.75 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Lukou Airport NKG - in 31 km
 »  Hefei Luogang International Airport HFE - in 148 km
 »  Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport HGH - in 233 km
 »  Hongqiao Airport SHA - in 259 km
 »  Ningbo Lishe International Airport NGB - in 355 km
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Best hotels near Confucius Temple Nanjing

Nanjing Zhongfang Service Apartment (Guan Cheng Guo Ji)

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Zhongfang Service Apartment is a 10-minute drive from Zongtongfu, a 25-minute drive from Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Scenic Area and Nanjing Railway … More: photo, rates and booking
Nan Jing Ze Tian Hotel

Located in 1 km from Confucius Temple Nanjing
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Nan Jing Ze Tian Hotel is an 11-minute drive from Xinjiekou, a 15-minute drive from Xuanwu Lake and a 25-minute drive from Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It … More: photo, rates and booking
Nanjing Zhongfang Service Apartment (Jinling Wang Fu)

Located in 2 km from Confucius Temple Nanjing
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Zhongfang Service Apartment is 7 km from Nanjing Railway Station and 42 km from Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Mochou Lake is a 5-minute drive … More: photo, rates and booking
Homy Inns Mu Ma

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Homy Inns Mu Ma is a 5-minute drive from Presidential Palace and a 10-minute drive from Fuzi Temple, a popular tourist site. Nanjing Railway Station … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Confucius Temple in Nanjing - Nanjing

Currently, the exhibition occupies an area of roughly seventy thousand square meters and features ancient calligraphic scrolls, unique silverware, various items made of ceramics and nephrite, and a large collection of ancient weapons. Besides this, there are artifacts found in Nanjing that give us information about the lifestyle and culture of local people in different epochs. The museum’s collection regularly gets new precious items. The management team keeps an eye not only on the exhibits but also on the building and the adjacent territory. A beautiful park surrounds the building. In the park, there are small summerhouses and a big tent where it is so pleasant to relax.

How about looking at the symbol of Nanjing? For this purpose, visit the Zhonghua Gate or simply the Gate of China. This gate was built during the reign of the Ming dynasty. The construction is a defensive complex that includes the gate and high walls that surrounded the former capital of the Republic of China and protected it from enemy attacks. The construction is made of bricks – walls were thick enough to stop an army. Tourists still come to admire the strict elegance and clear lines of the famous landmark.
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