Kaohsiung Confucius Temple

The Kaohsiung Confucius Temple (Chinese: 高雄孔子廟; pinyin: Gāoxióng Kǒngzǐ Miào) is a temple dedicated to the memory of Confucius near Lotus Pond, Zuoying District, in the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.[1] With an area of 167 square metres (1,800 square feet), it is Taiwan's largest Confucian temple complex.[2]

Kaohsiung Confucius Temple
高雄孔子廟
The Dacheng Hall at the Kaohsiung Confucius Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Confucianism
Location
Location	Zuoying, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Taiwan
Geographic coordinates	22°41′21.5″N 120°17′56.5″E
Architecture
Type	Temple of Confucius
Completed	1684 (original building) 1976 (current building)
Site area	167 m^2 (1,800 sq ft)

History

The temple was originally constructed in 1684, during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor.[3] However, during the Japanese colonial period, the temple fell into disuse and disrepair. Only the Chongsheng shrine remains intact; it can be seen on the west side of the Old City Elementary School.[3]

A new temple was constructed in 1976, now on the northwest corner of Lotus Pond. The new design was based on Song dynasty architecture, as well as the design of the Temple of Confucius, Qufu.[1]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

1. "Confucius Temple". Kaohsiung Travel. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
2. "Confucius Temple". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
3. "Kaohsiung Confucius Temple". Round Taiwan Round. Retrieved 10 October 2019.