Confucius Temple in Wenchang

Wenchang Confucius Temple was first built in the Qingli period of the Northern Song Dynasty. In 1375, it was moved to No. 20 wendongli, Wencheng Town, with a total area of 3300 square meters. It is the most complete ancient architectural complex preserved in Hainan Province, and also one of the most distinctive ancient cultural tourist spots in southern China. It is known as "the first temple in Hainan" and is a key cultural relic protection unit at the provincial level. In front of the gate of the Confucius Temple in Wenchang, there is a statue of Confucius teaching. In the Dacheng hall, there is a Confucius shrine, a statue of Confucius, a tablet of Confucius, a throne of 12 philosophers, a signboard of the emperor's seal and a couplet. The sacrificial utensils are complete, with the addition of a forest of Confucius' proverbs and famous calligraphers' steles, a picture exhibition of Confucius temples, Confucius' houses and Confucius' forests in Beijing and Shandong, a map of Confucius' 72 disciples, a map of Confucius' holy relics, and a stele of Jinshi in Wenchang.

Confucius Temple in Wenchang

Wenchang Confucius Temple is located at 77 Dongfeng Road, Wenchang City. It was built in the Qingli period of the Northern Song Dynasty and moved to the current site in 1375, with a construction area of 3300 square meters. It is the most complete ancient architectural complex preserved in Hainan Province, and also one of the most distinctive ancient cultural tourist spots in southern China. It is known as "the first temple in Hainan" and is a key cultural relic protection unit at the national level. It is the only Confucian temple in China that does not face south and does not open its gate.

history

According to historical records, in 1042 (Qingli period of Northern Song Dynasty), Wenchang built the first Confucius Temple in Hainan area next to the County Yamen in tangbu village, he Gong Du, Anzhi Township, where the old county government was located.

In 1331 (the second year of yuanzhishun), Wenchang county government moved to beishandu, Fenghua township. The Confucian temple also moved here and settled on the right side of the county. Perhaps it was the Ming Dynasty that changed the concept of "respecting the right" to "respecting the left" in the Yuan Dynasty. In 1375 (the eighth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty), Zhao Wenbing, the magistrate of Wenchang, moved it to the left side of the county (the present site).

present situation

The Confucius Temple in Wenchang has been renovated. The layout of Confucian temple is rigorous and symmetrical. The courtyard is wide and covers an area of 3300 square meters. On the central axis of the vestibule are the Lingxing gate, panchi, Zhuangyuan bridge and the graceful statue of Confucius. An ancient well beside the bridge is called "holy spring". The spring water is sweet and has never dried up for hundreds of years. The main buildings in the backyard are Dacheng gate and Dacheng hall. In front of Dacheng gate stands a statue of Confucius Xingjiao which is several meters high. Dacheng hall is a frame type wooden structure with double eaves and top rest, which is simple and solemn. Inside, there are Confucius shrines, statues, tablets, four with twelve sages, couplets and complete sacrificial utensils. There are also four huge plaques with gold and red painted on them, namely, the "model of all ages" sealed by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, "shengjidacheng" sealed by Emperor Jiaqing, "deqiyizai" sealed by Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty, "shengxieshizhong" sealed by Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. Couplets and sacrificial utensils are complete. The flowers, animals, birds and historical figures carved on many buildings in the Confucian temple can be called masterpieces. In the veranda hall on both sides of the backyard, there are also exhibitions of Confucius' proverbs and famous calligraphers and painters, the Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong Province, the Confucius Mansion, and the 72 disciples Atlas of Confucius in the Confucius Temple in Beijing. It was reopened in 1993. In 1994, it resumed the activities of offering sacrifices to Confucius. It held the Grand Prix of "No.1 scholar in literature", "No.1 scholar in theory" and "No.1 scholar in youth literature" to revive the trend of developing education and assisting students. The Confucius Temple in Wenchang has attracted many students, overseas Chinese and tourists from all walks of life at home and abroad with its ancient architectural techniques of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Confucian cultural atmosphere of enlightening and enlightening.

characteristic

The layout of Confucian temple is rigorous, symmetrical, and the courtyard is broad. On the central axis of the vestibule are the Lingxing gate, panchi, Zhuangyuan bridge and the elegant statue of Confucius. The main buildings in the backyard are Dacheng gate and Dacheng hall. The broad platform outside the Dacheng hall is called the sacrificial platform or the sacrificial platform, which is used for music, dance and ritual. Dacheng hall is a frame type wooden structure, with double eaves resting on the top of the mountain. It is simple and solemn. In the center of the hall, there is a statue of Confucius sitting. On both sides of the statue are the "four matches" and "Twelve philosophers" of Yan Hui and Zeng Shen. On the top of the statue is a plaque such as "model of eternal generations".

In front of the gate of Wenchang Confucius Temple, there is a statue of Confucius teaching. In Dacheng hall, there are Confucius shrines, statues, tablets, four with twelve sages, Emperor's seals, plaques, couplets, complete sacrificial utensils. In addition, there are also a forest of Confucius proverbs and famous calligraphers' steles, a picture exhibition of Confucius temples, Confucius' mansion and Confucius' Forest in Beijing and Shandong, a map of Confucius' 72 disciples, a map of Confucius' holy relics, and a stele of Wenchang Jinshi.

Wenchang Confucius Temple is the only Confucius Temple in China that does not open its gate to the south. It is said that the reason is that the old people of Wenchang once vowed that if there is no champion in Wenchang, the Confucius Temple will not open its gate. There has never been a champion in Wenchang. So far, the Confucius Temple has no gate, only one left and one right.

The Confucius Temple in Wenchang, with its antique architectural techniques of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Confucian cultural atmosphere of enlightening and enlightening, has deeply attracted a large number of students, overseas Chinese and tourists from all walks of life at home and abroad.

Admission: 15 yuan

Traffic tips

Wenchang No.1, No.2, No.3, No.5, No.7, Qinglan line and other buses all arrive at Wenchang Park station.

Adjacent scenic spots

The ancestral home of Song family in Mulan Bay, Gaolong Bay, Qixingling, Qizhou islands, General Chen CE's ancestral home baohuling, doubing tower, sangengzhi, bamen Bay, mangrove forest, Wenchang kongmiao, Qinglan harbor, Tongguling Nature Reserve, Xingyou tomb, Yueting Yunlong Bay, general Zhang Yunyi memorial hall, Xisha general forest, Xisha Ocean Museum, Xibei College

Address: No.77, Wendong Road, Wenchang City, Hainan Province

Longitude: 110.75381445814

Latitude: 19.617394823929

Ticket information: 15 yuan

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