Nanjing Confucius Temple Travel Guide: Taste the Fragrance of Traditional Culture

　　Nanjing Confucius Temple, also known as the Confucius Temple, was first built in the Song Dynasty and is located next to Gongyuan Street on the north bank of the Qinhuai River. The Confucius Temple uses the Qinhuai River in front of the temple as the Panchi, and the stone brick wall on the south bank as the screen wall, with a total length of 110 meters.

　　1. Tour route

　　Laomendong→Qinhuai·Xiyuanli→Confucius Temple Dacheng Hall→Jiangnan Gongyuan/Nanjing China Imperial Examination Museum→Qinhuai River Painting Boat→Taoye Ferry→Wuyi Lane→Wang Dao and Xie An Memorial Hall.

　　Confucius Temple Square to see Tianxia Wenshufang, Lingxing Gate, Dacheng Gate→Dacheng Hall→Jiangnan Gongyuan/Nanjing China Imperial Examination Museum.

　　Climb the city at the Dongshuiguan Ruins→Overlook Xu Da's private garden Bailuzhou Park→Pass Wuding Gate and Yuhua Gate→"The World's Largest Wengcheng" Zhonghuamen Wengcheng→Pass Changgan Gate to look at the Yuecheng Ruins, the birthplace of Nanjing→Arrive at Jiqing Gate to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Nanjing.

　　2. Introduction to scenic spots

　　The Dacheng Hall of Confucius Temple: It is the main hall for worshipping Confucius. In the center of the hall hangs the largest portrait of Confucius in the country.

　　Nanjing China Imperial Examination Museum: It is a museum with the theme of imperial examination. The museum was expanded from Jiangnan Gongyuan.

　　Li Xiangjun Former Residence Exhibition Memorial Hall: It is the former residence of Li Xiangjun, one of the "Eight Beauties of Qinhuai" in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

　　Wang Dao and Xie An Memorial Hall: Located in Wuyi Lane, you can learn about the historical overview of the two major families of Wang and Xie represented by Wang Dao and Xie An in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the ancient capital of Nanjing in the Six Dynasties.

　　3. Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 every day.

　　4. Ticket price: The scenic area is free, and the scenic spots in the scenic area, Jiangnan Gongyuan and Dacheng Hall of Confucius Temple, need to buy tickets separately.

　　5. Transportation: Take Line 3 to Confucius Temple Metro Station and walk about 430 meters to arrive.

　　6. Night cruise on Qinhuai River: Night cruise on Qinhuai River is a highlight of Nanjing tourism. You can take a pleasure boat to enjoy the beautiful night view on both sides of the river.

　　7. Taste Qinhuai snacks: There are many traditional Nanjing snacks in the Confucius Temple area.