Nishan Confucius Temple and Academy
Nishan Confucius Temple and Academy is a scenic area in Taian, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 尼山孔庙和书院
- City
- Taian
- Coordinates
- 35.5039313, 117.2181058
About Nishan Confucius Temple and Academy
Nishan Confucius Temple and Academy are located at the eastern foot of Nishan Mountain about 28 kilometers southeast of Qufu City, Jining City, Shandong Province. They are architectural remains from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. There is a temple in front of the Nishan building complex and an academy in the back, each of which is an independent district. In front of the temple is the Zhiyuan River, and a bridge is built across the stream. Nishan Confucius Temple is a five-entry courtyard with a three-way layout. It has 27 buildings and 69 rooms, with a construction area of about 1,700 square meters and an area of about 16,000 square meters. It is located from north to south. The middle road of Nishan Confucius Temple is the main body, including Dacheng Gate, Dacheng Hall, Dormitory Hall, etc. As the main building, Dacheng Hall is located inside Dacheng Gate.
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