Xiangyuan Confucius Temple

　　Xiangyuan Confucius Temple (Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units)

　　Era: Yuan to Qing

　　Address: No. 245, Xinjian Street, Xiangyuan County

　　Originally built during the Jin Tianhui era. Expanded between the second year of Yuanshun (1296) and the fourth year of Dade (1300) during the Yuan Dynasty, with renovations carried out in subsequent dynasties. Existing structures include the Dacheng Hall, Eastern Side Halls, and the Library Pavilion.

　　The Dacheng Hall was originally built during the Jin Tianhui era, and during the second year of the Yuan Dynasty's Yuanshun era, its three-bay structure was expanded to five bays. The hall faces five bays in width and has a depth of six rafters, featuring a single-eave suspended gable roof. Its bracket sets showcase craftsmanship from the late Yuan through later dynasties. The current building largely retains its appearance following renovations from the Ming and Qing periods.　　Confucius (551 BC～479 BC)　　 Confucius (551–479 BC), also known as Kong Qiu or Zhongni, was a native of Zouyi (present-day southeastern Qufu, Shandong Province), in the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period. He was a philosopher, educator, and statesman, and the founder of Confucianism. He is one of the most influential figures in Chinese history and culture, and his impact extends globally, especially across Southeast Asia. He is recognized as a world cultural figure. Confucius’ ancestors included Weizi Qi, the half-brother of the last Shang ruler, King Zhou. Weizi Qi inherited the Shang lineage and was enfeoffed in the State of Song. His sixth-generation descendant, Kong Fu Jia, was the first to adopt the surname “Kong.” Kong’s fifth-generation ancestor, Mu Jin Fu, fled to the State of Lu and eventually settled in Zouyi. His father, Shu Liang He, was a renowned warrior in Lu known for his bravery and strength, and later... Details+