Confucian Temple, Suzhou

Confucian Temple is a temple dedicated to the memory of Confucius and philosophers of Confucianism. The landmark was originally founded by Fan Zhongyan in 1035, under the Northern Song Dynasty, however construction did not begin until 1474. The complex consists of two courtyards: one eastern and one western. The first courtyard is used for worship, while the second is home to the Confucian academy.

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Sight Name: Confucian Temple
Sight Location: Suzhou, China (See walking tours in Suzhou)
Sight Type: Religious

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Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles

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