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The Former Well of Confucius’ Residence

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Traditionally believed to be the well used by Confucius for drinking water, it is located behind the Shrine of Poetry and Rites. The well is 3 meters deep and was enclosed by carved stone railings in the mid-Ming Dynasty, with a Ming Dynasty stele inscribed “Former Well of Confucius” erected inside. The well water is described as “clear and pure,” and is known as “holy water.” In the 13th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1748 AD), Emperor Gaozong composed an “Ode to the Former Well” during his visit to offer sacrifices to Confucius, and had a stele engraved and a pavilion built to the west of the well. …

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The Former Well of Confucius’ Residence is a cultural tourism attraction.

　Traditionally believed to be the well used by Confucius for drinking water, it is located behind the Shrine of Poetry and Rites. The well is 3 meters deep and was enclosed by carved stone railings in the mid-Ming Dynasty, with a Ming Dynasty stele inscribed “Former Well of Confucius” erected inside. The well water is described as “clear and pure,” and is known as “holy water.” In the 13th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1748 AD), Emperor Gaozong composed an “Ode to the Former Well” during his visit to offer sacrifices to Confucius, and had a stele engraved and a pavilion built to the west of the well.