Tainan Confucius Temple

Place of worship · Yonghua ·

Tainan Confucius Temple

Place of worship · Yonghua ·

Taiwan's first academy, historic site for Confucian studies

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No. 2號, Nanmen Rd, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700 Get directions

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"Taiwan's Most Revered Historical Site: The Tainan Confucius Temple This historical site was Taiwan 's first academy, built in 1655, for the purpose of continuing classical Chinese teachings and training civil servants on the island, which was at political odds with Mainland China. The building is prized for it's beauty and obvious age. The grounds are a popular spot for elderly Taiwanese to practice Tai Chi in the early mornings and is a must see for any visitor to the city."

Tainan: The Historical and Cultural Heart of Taiwan

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台南孔子廟 Tainan Confucius Temple

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"When visiting Tainan, I make a point not to miss the Confucius Temple as a key historic and cultural site in Taiwan's oldest city." - Matthew Kepnes

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Tainan Confucius Temple

Il-Huan C.

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A quaint little temple in Tainan. I'd enjoy it more if it wasn't so hot and humid that day. I was fortunate to listen to the in-house ensemble when they were rehearsing. Many thanks and much appreciated.

Ashish Y.

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Not much to see or do inside the temple. Can be done in 30 min max. Nice pond to see some fish and squirrels running around.

Dinesh G.

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A wonderful historic site. Raw and no frills. A place of worship so be respectful. Just across the pedestrian walk to the main entrance on the opposite side of the street is a Shop selling home grown Taiwanese Cocoa products. The chocolate ice cream a a treat for chocolate lovers and refreshing in the Taiwan heat

Culinary T.

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Peaceful place, friendly staff, nice for morning or afternoon walks. One part of the temple has an entrance fee of NTD 40.

Life on the R.

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Nice enough place. Relaxing place in the city but it’s not particularly unique or extra special.

Lilian V

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Stunning temple - go to the inner part of the building complex (entrance fee but totally worth it!)

Louis L.

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A very well organized shrine/ place of worship for Confucius. The ground is huge and you would only need to pay for the admission fee if you want to see the main temple (the admission fee is extremely cheap/ we could have easily spent more time here but we had more stops to hit up throughout the day.) I learned a lot about who he was and how the rituals of honoring him are carried out these days. I would say this is one of the must visit places if you’re in Tainan!

Alex N.

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My morning visit to the Tainan Confucius Temple was peaceful and inspiring. The serene atmosphere, beautiful architecture, and rich history made it a truly meaningful experience. A perfect place to start the day with reflection and calm.