Suzhou Confucian Temple
Suzhou Confucian Temple, Confucian temple in Suzhou, China.
The temple features ancient ginkgo trees over 830 years old, rows of potted bonsai trees, and a bronze statue of Confucius at the main entrance point.
Fan Zhongyan established the temple in 1035 as China's first temple school, combining religious worship with formal state education for local students.
The temple houses four significant Song dynasty stone inscriptions, including an early astronomy chart from 1190 and a detailed map of ancient Suzhou.
Located at 613 Renmin Lu, the temple opens daily to visitors who can explore the Dacheng Hall, Lingxing Men archway, and stone inscription exhibitions.
The temple functions as both a religious site and the Stone Inscription Museum, preserving ancient astronomical and geographical knowledge through stone carvings.
Location: Jiangsu
Location: Suzhou
GPS coordinates: 31.29600,120.61900
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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