[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for Dacheng Hall of Confucius Temple (Updated Feb)

📍Location: The Nanjing Qinhuai River, located in the Qinhuai District of Nanjing, is the mother river of Nanjing. Bearing thousands of years of history, it combines ancient charm and modern prosperity. The riverside scenery is enchanting, rich in cultural attractions, and fully displays the charm of Jinling. Attraction Features: - Historical Relics: Historical sites such as the Confucius Temple and the Jiangnan Examination Hall stand along the riverbanks. Step into the Confucius Temple and experience the profound Confucian culture; the Jiangnan Examination Hall tells the story of the imperial examinations, with every brick and tile bearing witness to history. - Dazzling Night View: As night falls and the lights come on, the banks of the Qinhuai River become brilliantly illuminated. Pleasure boats glide on the water, and the interplay of light and shadow evokes a dreamlike return to the golden age of Jinling. The beauty is beyond compare. - Folk Customs: The old streets and alleys are filled with traditional handicrafts, and the aroma of authentic Nanjing snacks fills the air. You can experience Nanjing's folk culture and vibrant atmosphere. 🚗Transportation: Transportation Options: - By Car: Navigate to "Nanjing Qinhuai River Confucius Temple Scenic Area." Parking around the scenic area can be difficult, so it is recommended to find a parking lot in advance. - By Bus: Many city buses can reach the area, such as Bus No. 1, 4, and 7. Get off at the Confucius Temple stop. By subway, take Line 3 and exit at Confucius Temple Station, Exit 3. 👍️Must-See Attractions: - Recommended Route: Start your journey from Confucius Temple Pedestrian Street, visit the Confucius Temple and the Jiangnan Examination Hall, then stroll along the riverbank, enjoying the scenery and taking photos. In the evening, take a pleasure boat for a night tour of the Qinhuai River, and finally, wander through the old streets to savor local delicacies. 🎟️Tickets: - Ticket Information: Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple: 30 yuan/person; Jiangnan Examination Hall: 25 yuan/person; Li Xiangjun's Former Residence: 16 yuan/person, etc. Some combined tickets offer discounts. Boat tours are divided into day and night tours, with varying prices. Night tours are generally more expensive, around 80-100 yuan/person. 💗Other Tips: - Food Recommendations: Duck blood vermicelli soup is a must-try, with tender duck blood, crispy duck intestines, and a delicious, savory soup. There's also plum blossom cake, exquisitely shaped, soft, glutinous, and sweet. Salted duck has firm meat and a perfect balance of salty and savory flavors.

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: Confucius Temple, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 🚗Transportation: 🚃Public transportation: The subway is a very convenient option. You can check the corresponding line according to your departure location and arrive at the station near the Confucius Temple. For example, take subway line 3 to Confucius Temple Station, and walk about 300m from exit 2 to reach the Confucius Temple. 🚖Self-driving: There are parking lots nearby, but parking spaces may be tight during peak season. Please pay attention to traffic conditions and parking fees. 🕙Opening hours: 9:00–22:00 💰Ticket price: CNY30/person 🌟Highlights 1️⃣Jiangnan Gongyuan: Built in 1168 during the Southern Song Dynasty, it reached its peak in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and more than 800 jinshi (top graduates) were admitted. Tang Bohu, Zheng Banqiao, Wu Jingzi, and Shi Nai'an all came from here.🍄🍄 2️⃣Confucius Temple Museum: Expanded from the north wing of the Jiangnan Gongyuan, it covers a total area of 66,000 square meters and a building area of 200,000 square meters. On the ground floor, there are 11 exhibition halls, including Mingyuan Building, Zhigong Hall, Haoshe, Stele, and Kuiguang Pavilion. It is the only underground museum in China.🦠🦠 Joint ticket for adults: CNY50/person. One child under 1.4m or under 6 years old can enter with the ticket. 60–70-year-old seniors and college students enjoy a 50% discount. Seniors over 70 years old are free of charge.📛 3️⃣Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple: CNY50/person for night visit. It is the main hall of the Confucius Temple, with a statue of Confucius. Parents with children who are studying can come and worship Confucius.🍄🍄 📌Tips: Lantern Street of the Confucius Temple: Must visit at night! The lanterns at night✨✨✨, the street is brightly lit, and girls must take photos📷. When visiting at night, remember to wear comfortable shoes, because there are too many beautiful scenery, you will not be able to help but take photos all the way! Enjoy a more comfortable travel experience!

Confucius Temple Travel Guide I. Basic Information - Address: No. 152, West Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing - Tickets: Main street of Confucius Temple is free, some attractions charge separately (Dacheng Hall ¥30, Jiangnan Examination Hall ¥50, combo tickets available) - Opening hours: Main street open all day, paid attractions 9:00–21:00 (may be extended on holidays) - Recommended visit time: 2–4 hours (better at night) II. Recommended Attractions 1. Dacheng Hall of Confucius Temple - Core building of Confucius Temple, dedicated to Confucius, with an exhibition of Ming and Qing imperial examination culture. 2. Jiangnan Examination Hall (China Imperial Examination Museum) - The largest imperial examination hall in ancient times, the underground museum is full of technology, offering an immersive experience of imperial examination history. 3. Qinhuai River Cruise - The first choice for night tours! Take a boat to enjoy the lights on both sides of the river and listen to the stories of Qinhuai in the sound of oars and lights (ticket price ¥80–100, about 40 minutes). 4. Wuyi Lane - The origin of the phrase "Swallows used to fly into the halls of the Wang and Xie families", with a memorial hall for Wang Dao and Xie An, to experience the elegance of the Six Dynasties. 5. Zhanyuan Garden - The first garden in Jinling, a classical garden of the Ming Dynasty, suitable for photography (ticket price ¥30, with live performances at night). III. Transportation Guide - Subway: - Line 3, Exit 2 of "Confucius Temple Station", 5 minutes' walk. - Line 1, Exit 4 of "Sanshan Street Station", 10 minutes' walk. - Bus: Take Bus No. 1, 4, 7, 30, etc. to "Confucius Temple Station". - Self-driving: There are few parking lots nearby, it is recommended to park at "Water Tour City" or "Maoye Tiandi" mall, 10 minutes' walk. IV. Food Recommendations - Local snacks: - Lianhu Cake Shop: Red bean glutinous rice balls, osmanthus sugar taro seedlings (a time-honored brand in Confucius Temple). - Jiang Youji Pot Stickers: Crispy and juicy beef pot stickers. - Qifangge: Duck oil crispy cakes, sesame oil vegetarian dried tofu. - Yongheyuan: Crab shell yellow cakes, dried tofu with shrimp. - Avoiding pitfalls: The price of snacks on the main street is relatively high, authentic food can be explored in "Laomendong" or residential areas. V. Suggested Itineraries - Half-day tour: 14:00 Arrive at Confucius Temple → Visit Dacheng Hall, Jiangnan Examination Hall → 16:30 Walk to Laomendong (10 minutes) → 18:30 Return to Confucius Temple for a night tour of Qinhuai River. - One-day tour: Morning: Confucius Temple + Zhanyuan Garden → Lunch at Laomendong → Afternoon: Grand Bao'en Temple Heritage Park → Evening: Qinhuai River Cruise + Wuyi Lane. VI. Practical Tips 1. Best time: Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November), the lights are the most beautiful at night. 2. Avoid crowds: The number of people is huge on weekends/holidays, it is recommended to visit before 9 am or after 8 pm. 3. Shopping guide: Qinhuai gift shops sell cultural and creative products, be cautious when buying rain flower stones (prone to counterfeits). 4. Cultural experience: - Take photos in Hanfu (available for rent in the scenic area). - Listen to a Nanjing Baiju (intangible cultural heritage, often performed in Confucius Temple teahouses). VII. Nearby Attractions - Laomendong: Ming and Qing style street, popular food gathering place (10 minutes' walk). - Zhonghua Gate Castle: Ming City Wall site, climb high to overlook Qinhuai River (2 km from Confucius Temple). - Presidential Palace + Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum: If time permits, you can combine a classic one-day tour of Nanjing.

During the 2025 Spring Festival, Nanjing once again welcomed the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival. This year marks the 39th Qinhuai Lantern Festival. With the accumulated experience of 39 sessions, it is undoubtedly the big brother of China Lantern Festival! So by looking at the Lantern Festival in Nanjing, you can get a feel for what the ceiling of Lantern Festival lanterns is. [Cute] The main venue of the Nanjing Qinhuai Lantern Festival remains in Bailuzhou Park as in previous years. Tickets are required to enter the Lantern Festival at Bailuzhou Park. The daytime ticket to Bailuzhou Park is 50 yuan, and the ticket for the evening lantern festival is 98 yuan. Children and people over 60 years old are half price. There are also two other lantern festival venues in Confucius Temple and Laomendong, which are open to the public free of charge. [Yeah] Of course, the most beautiful lantern festival is at Bailuzhou Park. Bailuzhou Park is a water park with flowing water, gardens and lawns, pavilions and towers, and beautiful scenery everywhere. Beautiful colored lights are interspersed throughout, decorating the bright night. [TeaDrinker]

The Confucius Temple is not only a place to worship Confucius, but also an important hub of ancient Chinese culture and is known as the "First School in Southeast China". The Dacheng Hall, the core scenic spot of the Confucius Temple, is a temple dedicated to and worshipping Confucius. It is a temple in front and a school in the back. In the center of the hall hangs the largest portrait of Confucius in China, which is 6.50 meters high and 3.15 meters wide. ​⚠️Water Rhythm Jiangsu can be entered before 16:00. If you pass by at night and want to see the night view, you will not be allowed in [Facepalm]