Cicheng Confucian Temple

The temple spans 7,000 square meters and contains 137 rooms, including ancestral halls, main pavilions, and ceremonial spaces arranged in symmetrical patterns.

The temple moved to its current location in 1048 during the Northern Song Dynasty and maintains architectural elements from the late Qing Dynasty Guangxu period.

The temple served as a center for imperial examinations, producing 519 Jinshi graduates from the Tang to Qing dynasties who passed the highest level tests.

Visitors can explore multiple courtyards connected by pathways that lead to the main ceremonial hall where traditional Confucian rituals took place.

The structure stands as the most complete Confucian academy in eastern Zhejiang, earning provincial preservation status in 1997 for its architectural integrity.

Location: Zhejiang

GPS coordinates: 29.98585,121.44613

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:44