Changshu Confucian Temple is divided into three north-south axes:
West axis: Xuegong Gate, Pan Pond, Pan Bridge, Xingtan, Minglun Hall, Zunjing Pavilion
Central axis: Lingxing Gate, Mingxian Temple, Ji Gate, East and West Wing, Dacheng Hall
East axis: Yan Temple, Chongsheng Gate, Chongsheng Hall
Inside the Confucian Temple, there is a Ming Dynasty building - Yan Temple, which makes Changshu Confucian Temple the top of the county-level Confucian Temple.
Yan Zi, Yan Yan, was born in Changshu, is the only southern disciple of Confucius, ranked one of the ten philosophers of Confucius, is the ancestor of Jiangnan culture, respected as the "Southern Confucius".
Changshu has produced many civil and military champions, and the most familiar to us Changshu people should be Weng Tonghe, the two generations of emperors of the Tongzhi Emperor and the Guangxu Emperor!
The red wall of Changshu Confucian Temple is a major feature, becoming a popular check-in place, here should be a primary school "Changshu Preschool Primary School" before the reconstruction.
The ancient ginkgo tree in the Confucian Temple should be more than 300 years old, when the ginkgo tree is full of golden yellow, red and yellow contrast, becoming another popular photo point!
You can come to Changshu Confucian Temple to check in when you have time, and come to see the cultural imprint left by the talented Changshu!
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The quaint and grand Confucian Temple of Changshu
Born in Changshu, Yan Yan was Confucius's only disciple from the south and one of the ten great disciples of Confucius. He is considered the progenitor of culture in the southern regions of China, revered as the 'Southern Master'.
Inside the Confucian Temple at No. 25 Xueqian Street in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, there is a Ming Dynasty building—Yan Zi Ci. Its presence elevates the Changshu Confucian Temple to the top tier among county-level Confucian temples.
Visiting the Confucian Temple of Changshu, one is amazed by its grand scale and the beauty of its red walls. The temple's quaint and grand atmosphere, enveloped by red walls, exudes a solemn and majestic aura!
JERRY ARNOLD
Jiangsu Tourism | The Only Southerner among Confucius' Disciples - Yanzici Temple in Changshu
Yanzici Temple
Yanzi, styled Ziyu, was the only southerner among Confucius' three thousand disciples and was listed as one of the 'Seventy-two Sages'. He used his knowledge of literature and music to enlighten the culture of the southeast, and later generations called him the 'Southern Master'. In the Confucian temple, he is enshrined among the Ten Philosophers, with Yanzi being the ninth.
The Yanzici Temple was originally built during the Song Dynasty, rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty, and the main hall that is preserved within the temple still maintains the structural style of the Yuan period. The hall has a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, a square plan, and is three bays wide and three bays deep, each measuring 10 meters in length. The columns of the hall are all made of Phoebe zhennan wood.
The Changshu Confucian temple was once converted into a school, and now it is gradually being restored to its original appearance. The overall architectural style is modeled after Suzhou, with the main gate being a Lattice Star Gate, following the Song Dynasty 'Yingzao Fashi' in the form of a 'Wutou Gate', where two towering stone pillars are flanked by two wooden doors, and three gates stand side by side, connected by a red palace wall. On the east and west sides, the plaques are inscribed with 'Virtue Matches Heaven and Earth' and 'The Way Runs Through Ancient and Modern Times' respectively.
The Confucian temple is very quiet inside, and there are places for people to rest and umbrellas for shade. I saw parents tutoring their children's homework, people taking a break; in short, everyone is very civilized! No noise. The Confucian temple is not too big or too small, and I highly recommend this leisurely journey to friends.
🎫Ticket Price: 10 RMB/person Locals seem to have a discount
🕰️Opening Hours: 08:00-16:00
|Wen Temple. Changshu Wen Temple (Yan Zi Memorial Hall), Confucius Temple, the First Teacher Temple Wen Temple is a shrine set up separately for Confucius's disciple Yan Zi
I personally think it's a place worth leisurely appreciation
The 'Forbidden City Red' red wall is the most attractive and also its main color tone. Every season's flowers paired with the red wall always have a unique charm. Spring's sweet-scented osmanthus, ball sky's ginkgo tree, winter's wintersweet...
The Wen Temple has cultivated cultural people throughout the ages. If you want to succeed in your studies, you can go inside and burn incense and hang a plaque (sincerely pray and hang a plaque outside for 30￥, hang inside for 100￥
The staff of the Wen Temple are also very loving and have adopted several cats
And these cats are well-read and very 'educated'
There is also a place for people to rest in the innermost part of the Wen Temple, and there are sun umbrellas. I saw parents tutoring their children's homework, and everyone is very civilized! Not noisy
The Wen Temple is not big or small overall, you can refer to the last Wen Temple navigation map
Finally, I highly recommend this trip to you who are leisurely
Picture ticket price: 10 yuan/person
Opening hours: 08:00-16:00
BRISTOL HALE
Changshu Confucius Temple | A careless thought I walked into the Forbidden City
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I went to Changshu Confucius Temple to admire the osmanthus,
Admired a loneliness.
The osmanthus of Changshu city,
In the few days I left Changshu,
Secretly bloomed perfectly.
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Yes,
I went back to my hometown for the double festival,
Passed by the osmanthus of Changshu city,
A little lost,
A friend gave me a sentence,
There are better expectations for next year.
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After the double festival,
The temple is closed today,
But I was fortunate enough to win the trust of the beautiful woman on duty at the temple,
Let me in to take some pictures of the remaining on the branches,
The withered osmanthus,
That's why I have today's beautiful scenery of the red wall of the temple.
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Changshu Confucius Temple,
A rare red wall building in Suzhou area,
Some people say this is the small Forbidden City version of Changshu.
The red wall is very photogenic,
Four seasons as long as you want to take pictures,
The temple is definitely a beautiful place where photographers love to check in.
After the osmanthus thanked,
The golden ginkgo is about to debut,
The perfect combination of red wall and ginkgo,
Is the most brilliant color of this autumn.
In another month,
Come to the temple to admire the ginkgo,
You will be amazed at the gorgeous beauty.
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To put it nicely, I am a person who loves to share beautiful scenery,
To put it bluntly, I am a person who loves to show off,
Always afraid that others do not know how beautiful Changshu is,
Always love to show off under my lens,
The beauty of Changshu in four seasons.
Today I showed off the autumn of the temple,
Do you think it's beautiful?
If you think it's beautiful,
Then tomorrow,
I will continue to show off more autumn beauty of Changshu,
Of course,
I will warmly invite you to Changshu to witness the beauty,
More charming than under my lens!
🎫Ticket: 10 yuan (free for leisure card)
📍Detailed address: No. 25, Xueqian Street, Changshu City
Changshu Confucius Temple
CHASE LAMBERT
Changshu Confucius Temple| The collision of red walls and ginkgo, such a winter color will be outdated if you don't rush
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It's already winter,
But it's the color of autumn.
If,
You come to Changshu at this stage,
Most likely to exclaim,
How can Changshu be so beautiful?
Changshu is really beautiful,
This small southern town is not big,
But it's so beautiful that it's intoxicating,
If you come here to play,
The travel experience is doubly good.
Really,
I'm not bragging,
Don't believe it,
Follow my words and lens,
Let's go into the Changshu Confucius Temple,
Let's see the colors of autumn and winter.
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This year's colorful autumn in Changshu,
It was a little later than in previous years,
But this brilliant autumn light in winter,
Because of the late arrival, there is an extra special romance.
The autumn in the Confucius Temple,
Because of that ancient ginkgo,
I say her autumn belongs to gold,
Bright and brilliant.
When the red wall collides with the golden yellow,
The color is impactful.
The Confucius Temple has an ancient ginkgo,
It has stood here for more than 400 years,
Witnessed the magnificent after the passage of time in Changshu.
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Autumn wind has blown all over Changshu city,
Yu Mountain begins to be colorful,
It's a good time to enjoy the mountains and waters.
When the autumn wind of the south of the Yangtze River,
Blows gently to the old city area,
The ancient ginkgo in the Confucius Temple,
It seems to be dyed yellow overnight,
Under the sun, it's golden,
Unusually dazzling.
When the red wall meets the golden yellow,
It is the most colorful early winter scenery of the Confucius Temple this year.
There are always many people coming to check in this limited beauty,
The Confucius Temple has also become lively,
Photographers and models also started to get busy,
All willing to keep this limited beauty in their own frame of the lens.
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The Confucius Temple is suitable for taking pictures,
There are many positions,
The red wall is particularly out of the picture,
Take a casual shot and add a little color,
It's very beautiful.
Especially the red wall yellow now,
Under the sun,
It's really beautiful,
Especially when the wind blows,
A rain of yellow leaves starts,
Press the shutter under the tree,
Every frame is romantic.
Sitting on the carpet of golden apricot leaves,
Soft,
Take a picture of the artistic conception,
It's really beautiful.
The Confucius Temple has a few beautiful stray cats,
If you like cats,
Interact and take pictures with them,
It's also a very interesting beauty shot.
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The autumn color of the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful,
Come to Changshu to enjoy the autumn,
The autumn of the Confucius Temple must be your favorite,
Leave a touch of autumn color,
Collect it,
Share it with you!
📇Address: No. 25 Xueqian Street, Changshu
🚎Bus route: 11, 108, 137 to Qinchuan Jiayuan Station