Tainan Confucian Temple, Confucian temple in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan.
The temple complex contains multiple halls, courtyards, stone tablets, and gardens across a well-organized layout in traditional Chinese architectural style.
Established in 1665 by the Zheng dynasty, this temple served as Taiwan's primary educational institution during both the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The temple maintains regular ceremonies, including the grand autumn ritual on September 28th, featuring traditional music and the Six Row Dance performance.
The temple opens daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with guided tours available to explain the significance of each architectural element.
The temple houses Taiwan's only remaining Pangong stone archway, constructed during the Qianlong period as the main entrance to the complex.
Location: West Central District
Inception: 1665
Address: No. 2號, Nanmen Rd, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700 700
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-17:30
Phone: +88662214647
Website: http://confucius.culture.tw
GPS coordinates: 22.99030,120.20400
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
Taiwan features historical monuments such as the 17th-century Fort Zeelandia, Buddhist and Taoist temples adorned with sculptures, museums preserving ancient Chinese art, natural parks with marble gorges, hot springs and mountains, as well as coastal geological sites. The island also includes traditional villages, high-altitude lakes, and modern infrastructures like Taipei 101.
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