Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who lived during the Spring and Autumn period. His philosophy or Confucianism influcenced the lives of people till the present especially in China, East Asia and among the overseas Chinese community.Confucius Temples are been built across China and overseas to pay homage to Confucius, his disciples and other Confucian scholars and philosophers. The Confucius Temples are also used a venue for imperial exams and for teaching Confucianism.
The Confucius Temples were built to a similiar design and layout.
There used to be 3000 Confucius Temples around the world with about 1600 in China. There are now about 300 Confucius Temples still in good condition with 21 listed as Natiional Historical and Cultural sites.
Below is the list of 47 Confucius Temples, 42 in China and 5 around the world.
Nishan Confucius Temple Ling Xing Gate, Nishan County
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Location: Qufu City Nishan County
Province: Shandong Province
Nishan Confucius Temple Hall of Great Accomplishment, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Temple King Qisheng Hall, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Temple Shrine of Lady Yan, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Temple Nishan Academy, Nishan County
Nishan Confucius Cave of Confucius, Nishan County
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Location: Qufu City Nishan County
Province: Shandong Province
Quzhou City
Region: East China
Quzhou Nanzong Confucius Residence
Quzhou Nanzong Confucius Temple
Era:
Location: Quzhou City
Province: Zhejiang Province
Tainan City
Region: East China
Taiwan Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Tainan City
Province: Taiwan Province
Kaohsiung City
Region: East China
Confucius Temple of Kaohsiung, Zuoying District
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Era:
Location: Kaohsiung City
Province: Taiwan Province
Deyang City
Region: Southwest China
Deyang Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Deyang City
Province: Sichuan Province
Beijing (Tongzhou District)
Region: North China
Tongzhou Confucius Temple
Era:
Location: Beijing City Tongzhou District
Province: Beijing
Taiyuan City
Region: North China
Taiyuan Confucius Temple
Era:
Location: Taiyuan City
Province: Shanxi Province
Jinzhong City Pingyao County
Region: North China
Pingyao Confucius Temple
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Location: Jinzhong City Pingyao County
Province: Shanxi Province
Tianjin Nankai District (Fuxue)
Region: North China
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, prefectures, cities and counties have their own Confucius Temples. Tianjin is the only case in China where the city and county Confucius Temples are bulit within the same complex.
Era: Ming Dynasty
Location: Tianjin City Nankai District (Fuxue)
Province: Tianjin
Tianjin Nankai District (Xianxue)
Region: East China
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Era: Qing Dynasty
Location: Tianjin City Nankai District (Xianxue)
Province: Tianjin
Cangzhou City
Region: North China
Cangzhou City Confucius Temple
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Era: Qing Dynasty
Location: Cangzhouo City
Province: Hebei Province
Shanghai Baoshan District
Region: East China
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Era:
Location: Shanghai City Baoshan District
Province: Shanghai
Shanghai Huangpu District
Region: East China
Shanghai Confucius Temple
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Location: Shanghai City Huangpu District
Province: Shanghai
Nanjing City
Region: East China
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Location: Nanjing City
Province: Jiangsu Province
Hangzhou City
Region: East China
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Location: Hangzhou City
Province: Zhejiang Province
Jinan City
Region: East China
Jinan Confucius Temple Dacheng Main Hall
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Era:
Location: Jinan City
Province: Shandong Province
Suzhou City
Region: East China
Suzhou Confucius Temple Dacheng Hall
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Era:
Location: Suzhou City
Province: Jiangsu Province
Qingdao City
Region: East China
Jimo Ancient City Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Qingdao City Jimo District
Province: Shandong Province
Linyi City
Region: East China
Linyi Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Linyi City
Province: Shandong Province
Heze City Juye County
Region: East China
Heze Juye Confucius Temple
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Location: Heze City Juye County
Province: Shandong Province
Quanzhou City
Region: East China
Quanzhou Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Quanzhou City Licheng District
Province: Fujian Province
Longyan City
Region: East China
Dingzhou Confucius Temple, Changting County
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Era:
Location: Longyan City Changting County
Province: Fujian Province
Fuzhou City
Region: East China
Fuzhou Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Fuzhou City
Province: Fujian Province
Nantong City
Region: East China
Nantong Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Nantong City
Province: Jiangsu Province
Taipei City
Region: East China
Taipei Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Taipei City
Province: Taiwan Province
Huainan City
Region: East China
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Location: Huainan City Shou County
Province: Anhui Province
Xiamen City
Region: East China
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Era:
Location: Xiamen City Tong'an District
Province: Fujian Province
Changchun City
Region: Northeast China
Changchun Confucius Temple Hall of Great Achievement
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Era:
Location: Changchun City
Province: Jilin Province
Changchun Confucius Temple Scholar Gate
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Era:
Location: Changchun City
Province: Jilin Province
Harbin Confucius Temple
Region: Northeast China
Harbin Confucius Temple Hall of Great Achievement
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Era:
Location: Harbin City
Province: Heilongjiang Province
Changsha City
Region: Central China
Yuelu Academy Confucius Temple
Yuelu Academy has the tradition of offering sacrifice to Confucius since its founding in 976A. The temple was moved present site in 1507. It was destroyed during WWII and rebuilt after the war based on the original layout.
Era: Ming Dynasty
Location: Changsha City
Province: Hunan Province
Hebi City
Region: Central China
Xun County Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Hebi City Xun County
Province: Henan Province
Huaihua City
Region: Central China
Zhijiang County Confucius Temple
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Location: Huaihua City Zhijiang County
Province: Hunan Province
Xuchang City
Region: Central China
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Era:
Location: Xuchang City
Province: Henan Province
Nanchong City
Region: Southwest China
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Era:
Location: Nanchong City
Province: Sichuan Province
Guangyuan City
Region: Southwest China
Zhaohua Ancient City Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Guangyuan City Zhaohua District
Province: Sichuan Province
Urumqi City
Region: Southwest China
Urumqi Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Urumqi City
Province: Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Xian City
Region: Southwest China
Xian Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Xian City
Province: Shaanxi Province
Chaozhou City
Region: South China
Chaozhou Haiyang County Confucian Study Palace
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Era:
Location: Chaoshan City
Province: Guangdong Province
Shanwei City
Region: South China
Shanwei City Kanxia City Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Shanwei City
Province: Guangdong Province
Hong Kong City
Region: South China
Sam Kung Temple Complex Confucius Temple
The Confucius Temple is one of three temples in the Temple complex.
Location: Hong Kong City
Province: Hong Kong SAR
Foshan City
Region: South China
Foshan Confucius Temple
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Era:
Location: Foshan City
Province: Guangdong Province
Japan Nagasaki
Region: Japan Kyushu
Confucian Temple
The temple was first built in 1893 and claimed to be the only one built by chinese labour outside China. The funds for construction was contributed by the Qing government. The land belongs to China and is managed by Chinese embassy in Tokyo.
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Location: Nagasaki City
Prefecture: Nagasaki
Japan Okinawa
Region: Japan Kyushu
Kume Confucian Temple
The Confucian temple was first built 340 years ago during the Kingdom of Ryukyu era. The Meirindo was built 40 years later as the first public school in Okinawa. The temple was rebuilt in 1975 while the building on the right serves as the Meirindo.
