Scenic spot introduction:
Yuxi Confucian Temple Park is the most important ancient building in the old city and the only Confucius Temple in the central city. The simple, generous and extraordinary Confucian Temple was once a propaganda and education center for revolutionary activities. After more than 300 years, its charm has not diminished, and it has become a holy place where citizens and tourists visit all year round.Attractions distribution:
Yuxi Confucian Temple is located on Xiaomiao Street in the city center. Only Dacheng Hall and Wenxing Pavilion remain of the original buildings. The Confucian Temple, which was renovated in 2006, has built traditional buildings such as Zhuangyuan Bridge, Panchi, Lingxing Gate, and Dacheng Gate to enshrine Confucius and his students, recreating the style of the Confucian Temple in the past.Scenic spot features:
Pilgrimage, sightseeing, cultural tourism, ancient architecture, religiontravelling guideline:
Wenxing Pavilion often holds some traditional Chinese cultural activities, such as lectures, exhibitions of works of famous calligraphers and painters, charity auctions, etc.
Every year on the occasion of Confucius’ birthday, the Yunnan Provincial Hanfu Traditional Culture Association will worship Confucius at the Confucian Temple on Xiaomiao Street, Yuxi.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Hongtashan and other famous cigarettes, winter melon preserves, sesame slices, rose sand cake, Tonghai bean foam candy, Yimen black beans, Chengjiang lotus root powder.
(Gourmet food) Yuxi sour soup rice noodles and eel rice noodles, Yaonan ham, snails, dried eel, and oil-braised rotten pork.
Scenic spot location:
China>Yunnan Province>Yuxi City>Hongta District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take bus No. 3 from the city center and get off at Xiaomiao Street.
Self-driving route: Exit the Yuxi/Urban Exit of Kunming-Moji Expressway and drive along Hongta Avenue → Qiyang Road → Xiaomiao Street.
Scenic area map:
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Temple of Confucius ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
