The Urumqi Confucian Temple - A Treasure Temple of Both Literary and Martial Virtues

The Urumqi Confucian Temple Introduction: Established between 1765-1767, it is the only well-preserved Qing Dynasty style temple complex in Xinjiang. It has a history of over 240 years and is located at the intersection of Qianjin Road and Xihou Street in the Tianshan District of Urumqi, adjacent to the Memorial of the General Branch of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army Western Route Army. The overall architectural area of the temple is 1000 square meters. It features traditional Chinese architectural style, with a width of three rooms and a depth of two rooms, including the mountain gate, front hall, main hall, east and west wing rooms of the two ancestors, as well as the bell tower and drum tower. The Urumqi Confucian Temple is known as the 'Temple of Both Literary and Martial Virtues' because it enshrines both the literary sage Confucius and the martial sage Guan Yu, hence the name. The front hall is dedicated to Lord Guan, and the rear hall to Confucius. It is quite rare to see both literary and martial sages enshrined in the same temple throughout the country. Opening hours: Closed all day on Monday, open from 10:30 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. Address: No. 15 Qianjin Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang.