Traveling in Shanxi (29) - Dai County Confucian Temple.

Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, has had a profound influence on Chinese culture with his thoughts and educational philosophy. In addition to Qufu in Shandong, Confucian temples, also known as Wenmiao, Fuzimiao, and Xianshimiao, have been built all over the country. Confucian temples are physical buildings, historical and cultural heritage, and spiritual sustenance for the Chinese people. The existence of Confucian temples is of immeasurable significance for the dissemination and inheritance of Confucian culture. Built in the Tang dynasty and rebuilt several times, the Dai County Confucian Temple is a rare, magnificent, and splendid classical architectural complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest prefecture-level Confucian temple in North China and a valuable specimen for the study of Confucian culture and classical architecture. 📌TIPS: 📍Location: Search for Dai County Confucian Temple on the map. 💰Tickets: ✔️Confucian Temple: CNY 28/person (on-site purchase) ✔️Bianjing Tower: CNY 20/person (on-site purchase) ✔️Confucian Temple + Bianjing Tower: CNY 40/person (on-site purchase, available at both Confucian Temple and Bianjing Tower) 🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot near the scenic area. The fee is CNY 10 for the first 3 hours, and CNY 2 for each additional hour, up to 12 hours. The charging cycle is 24 hours. You can also park on the roadside near the scenic area. ⏱️Opening hours: 8:00–18:00 ⌚️Duration: 1–2 hours 💚Guide: CNY 50/time (for up to 10 people) CNY 90/time (for 11–50 people) 💚Sightseeing bus: Fee: CNY 20/person/time Route: Tourist Center - Ayuwang Pagoda - Mao Zedong's Residence - Bianjing Tower - General Temple - Confucian Temple - Zhou Dai's Residence 💚Nearby: 🌈The Confucian Temple is located in Dai County Ancient City. The attractions in the ancient city are not far from each other, so you can park your car in one place and walk around. 🌈Ayuwang Pagoda - Mao Zedong's Residence - Glazed Well - Zhou Dai's Residence - Dai County Bell Tower - Bianjing Tower - General Temple - Dai County Confucian Temple You can visit them all in one day. 🌈There is a parking lot near Bianjing Tower. The fee is CNY 10 for the first 3 hours, and CNY 2 for each additional hour, up to 12 hours. The charging cycle is 24 hours. You can also park on the roadside near the scenic area for free. 💚Local specialties: 🌈Dai County yellow wine, Dai County chili, Dai County pear, Dai County sorghum noodles 🌈Dai County yellow wine is a famous local specialty with a long history and unique brewing process. It is golden in color and mild and mellow in taste. As early as the Song dynasty, it was known as "Dai County golden wave and jade wine". 💚Clothing: As a border area in ancient times, the temperature here is 3–4 degrees lower than that in the south of Dai County, and it is windy. So, bring a thick coat to keep warm.