Temple of Yan Hui

The Temple of Yan Hui is a Confucian temple complex in Qufu with a rectangular layout containing numerous buildings and ancient trees spread throughout. The space is arranged so you move from courtyard to courtyard, experiencing careful organization and order at every level.

The temple was built to honor Yan Hui, one of the most important students of Confucius who lived around 2500 years ago. Over centuries it received official protection and was expanded to preserve its importance in the Confucian tradition.

The Hall of the Sage's Successor stands at the heart of the complex and shows how the teachings of this important student connect to people's daily lives today. Visitors notice how Confucian values about virtue and duty remain alive here.

The temple sits in the northern section of Qufu's old city and is easy to reach on foot when you allow time to explore. Wear comfortable shoes and plan enough time to walk through the different areas at a relaxed pace.

Within the complex you find ancient stone steles that have documented the place for several hundred years. These stones carry inscribed texts that show how the site was honored at different periods in time.

Location: Qufu

GPS coordinates: 35.60080,116.98900

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40