[2025 Wenchang Attraction] Travel Guide for Wenchang Confucius Temple (Updated Feb)

What I didn't expect was that there are such cultural sites on Hainan Island. I remember many years ago, when I went to Hainan, I visited the Tomb of Hai Rui, and I felt that Hainan was just a place of exile, and there would be no cultural tradition. This trip to Hainan completely changed my inherent impression. The most shocking is the Confucius Temple and the Academy in Wenchang. Wenchang, Wenchang, this name means cultural prosperity. I wonder if it is because of this place name that the culture here is prosperous. When I came out of the parking lot, I saw a banner at the gate of the Fu Family Ancestral Hall, celebrating a student named Fu Haibao who was admitted to Peking University this year, bringing honor to his ancestors! Entering the Confucius Temple, I saw two tall coconut trees standing on both sides of the Lingxing Gate, defining the unique delicacy of the Confucius Temple in Hainan Province. In the drizzle, I saw the statue of Confucius standing solemnly against the red wall, making people admire and yearn for it. Next door is the Academy, with corridors and classrooms, well preserved. Part of it has become an exhibition hall for famous people in Hainan, and of course, the three Soong sisters must be placed at the forefront. Another important cultural attraction is the Dongpo Academy in Danzhou. Su Shi lived in exile in Danzhou, Hainan for five years, and he already regarded himself as a Hainanese, "I am originally a Danzhou person, living in Xishu Prefecture. Suddenly crossing the sea, it is like going on a distant journey." Su Dongpo had a great impact on the development of education in Hainan. He opened the trend of reading and broke the precedent of the imperial examination in a place outside the world, achieving his life's achievements and making the local people grateful to this day. Su Dongpo, such a male god, was already a phenomenal talent in the ancient Song Dynasty, a person of true feelings and nature, open-minded and generous, who never collapsed in character until his death, but was loved by people all his life, and even loved forever. His five years in Hainan left Hainan not just an academy, but a line of cultural heritage.

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: No. 20 Wendongli, Wencheng Town, Wenchang City, Hainan Province 🚗Transportation guide: Wenchang City can be reached by taking buses 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, and 12. 🕙Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 8:30-18:00 💰Ticket price: 15 yuan/person for adults 🌟Highlights: Wenchang Xuegong, also known as the Confucian Temple, was built in the Qingli period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1040-1048 AD). It was moved to its current location and rebuilt in the 8th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1375 AD). It was rebuilt many times in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the most complete existing ancient building complex in Hainan. Among them, the Confucius Temple is known as the "No. 1 Temple in Hainan". Wenchang Xuegong is a cultural relics protection unit in Hainan Province and a national key cultural relics protection unit. 📌Tips: 1. There is free parking lot 2. Wenchang chicken is the first of the four famous dishes in Hainan and is a must-try.

Address: No. 20, Wendongli, Wenchang City, Wenchang Town Tickets: Adults 15 yuan, seniors/children/students 5 yuan Opening hours: 08:00–17:30 Wenchang Confucian Temple is also known as Wen Temple. From the overall layout to the artistic techniques, it is roughly the same as the Confucian temples built in the two Guang regions. Wenchang Confucian Temple faces east and is laid out symmetrically along the central axis. There is a stone tablet outside the temple gate, which reads: "Civil and military officials dismount here." Wenchang Confucian Temple is the only Confucian temple in the country that does not open its main gate to the south. It is said that the old Wenchang people once swore that if Wenchang did not produce a top scholar, the Confucian Temple would not open its main gate. It is a large and well-preserved Confucian temple, simple and unadorned. Next to it are clan ancestral halls. The whole area is full of cultural charm and is a place of outstanding people. It is well worth a visit! Stepping into it, the ancient buildings are full of charm, and the red walls and green tiles carry a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Here you can deeply feel the strong Confucian atmosphere, and the various simple stone carvings and exquisite wood carvings are all amazing. The environment is quiet and elegant, and walking through it is like traveling back in time. Moreover, the ticket price is affordable, making it a good place for a family outing and to experience traditional culture. It looks good! It's so good

Next stop: Wenchang Wencheng Town Before, I always visited the scenic areas near Longlou This time I chose Wencheng Town as the destination Staying at the Bamen Port Theme Hotel🏨 Nearby there is Qingxing Dad's Tea Shop, and two kilometers ahead is the Wangxi Tea Restaurant Both places have decent food The marbled tofu is really delicious ～ After breakfast, you can visit the Confucius Temple to feel the cultural atmosphere of Wenchang After leaving the Confucius Temple, you can stroll around Wen Nan Old Street to experience the arcade architecture Also visited the Fu Family Mansion, but unfortunately, it was locked and not open to the public If you're not in a hurry, you can leisurely spend a whole day in Wencheng Town

🌴 Compared to Sanya and Haikou, in Hainan, I still love Wenchang, this small city, more. The pace of life here is very slow, filled with the atmosphere of everyday life, with clean and clear seas and skies, and every evening you can encounter different afterglows of the sunset. 🏠 Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in Wenchang city center, which is more convenient for dining. Hotels like Guiyuan Tianqiao Residence, Home Inn, Time Mark, Vienna, and some others that have been renovated in recent years are quite clean. 🚘 Transportation: Within the city area, Didi, motorcycle taxis, and shared transportation are very convenient options. It is recommended to drive to the coastal scenic spots, most of which are also accessible by direct bus. ✨✨ Scenic Spot Recommendations: 📍 Wenchang Confucian Temple The birthplace of education in Wenchang, a millennium-old Confucian cultural holy land, 'Hainan's First Temple'. The ancient architectural complex here is well-preserved, with a strong cultural atmosphere. 📍 Qinglan Gaolong Bay Gaolong Bay has a long coastline, and you can stroll along the coast to the Platinum Coast. It wins with a variety of food, reasonable prices, and in the afternoon, you can sit on the beach to enjoy herbal jelly and barbecue, drink coconut water, and buy some seafood at Qinglan Pier to have processed at a seaside shop for a proper meal. 📍 Dongjiao Coconut Grove It is a large coconut grove composed of beaches, where you can taste red coconuts. At the westernmost Coconut Bay, you can see a beautiful sunset, and after watching the sunset, you can have a meal of coconut milk chicken here. 📍 Longlou Stone Park There are large expanses of reefs, which are super photogenic. Standing on the rocks and feeling the sea is very stunning and shocking. During rocket launches, this is an excellent observation point. Be careful when climbing the rocks. 📍 Longlou Tonggu Ridge There are sightseeing cars up and down the mountain, but the whole journey is not long, almost all on major roads, and it is not tiring to walk up. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook Moon Bay. 📍 Longlou Qishui Bay The sea at Qishui Bay is much cleaner, and there are fewer people. It is one of the rocket launch observation points. 📍 Tonggu Buddha's Light The sea here is also relatively clean, and there is a seaside temple, which is very photogenic. 📍 Changsa Song's Ancestral Residence It better presents the style of Wenchang residences, with a strong cultural heritage. Family trips can consider visiting. 📍 Changsa Moon Bay Moon Bay is much less crowded than other beaches, and the beach is also very clean. Driving along Pulong Road, you can complete the entire coastline. 📍 Puqian Old Street Compared to Wen Nan Old Street, Puqian Old Street is a bit more walkable. After eating Zaocu vinegar, you can take a walk to Puqian Port Pier. In the afternoon, there are many seafood stalls there. 📍 Huwei Ridge The filming location of Peach Blossom Dock, where you can check in and take photos. The road is relatively poor, and the beach is not maintained. Currently, it is only accessible by self-driving. 📍 Mulan Bay Not far from Huwei Ridge is the Mulan Lighthouse and Mulan Bay. Mulan Bay is far from Puqian Town, and a new coastal road has been built. Driving along the road, the scenery is absolutely beautiful. 📍 Puqian Seaside Windmills Navigate to 'Fukang Aquatic Science and Technology Co., Ltd.', where there is a row of white windmills by the sea. If you encounter the sunset, the photos are super photogenic.

Wenchang Academy, also known as the Temple of Literature, is located at No. 20, Wendongli, Wencheng Town, not far from Wennan Old Street. It is a key national cultural relic protection unit of the seventh batch, ancient architecture, Qing Dynasty. Wenchang Academy was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty during the Qingli years, and was relocated and rebuilt at its current location in the eighth year of Ming Hongwu (1375). It was renovated many times during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In addition to preserving the architectural complex of the Temple of Literature, Wenchang Academy also includes parts of the Qing Dynasty school buildings such as Yuwen Academy, making it the most complete academy architectural complex in the Lingnan region. The existing buildings include the Gate of Etiquette, the Road of Righteousness, the Lingxing Gate, the Champion Bridge (also known as the Step Cloud Bridge), the Pan Pool, the Festival Filial Piety Shrine, the Filial Piety Shrine, the Famous Shrine, the Local Hero Shrine, the East and West Dressing Halls, the Dacheng Gate, the East and West Pavilions, the Dacheng Hall, and the Chongsheng Shrine, etc. The entrance fee to the Temple of Literature is 15 yuan, and there are many more tourists than a year ago.

The Confucius Temple has 'Ritual Gate' and 'Ceremony Gate' but no south-facing gate. This Wenchang Confucius Temple, built during the Qingli period of the Northern Song Dynasty, is located at No. 20 Wendong Road, Wenchang Town, and is one of the most well-preserved ancient architectural complexes in Hainan Province. It is known as the 'First Temple of Hainan'. Every time before the children in Wenchang are about to take exams, the locals will take the candidates in their families to the Wenchang Confucius Temple to pray, and walk on the Scholar Bridge, hoping for a smooth exam and a successful career. Why is there no south-facing gate? It is said that the people of Wenchang made a vow that as long as Wenchang did not produce a top scholar, the Confucius Temple would never open a south-facing gate. It is also the only Confucius Temple in the country that does not have a south-facing gate, so until now, there are only the 'Ritual Gate' and 'Ceremony Gate' on the left and right. It is worth mentioning that in 2013, the Wenchang Academy, which is affiliated with the Wenchang Confucius Temple, was listed as the seventh batch of national key protection units. And in February 2018, it was also rated as a national 3A tourist attraction. 🎫Ticket: 15 yuan, students have discounts 🚘Parking: Free Business hours: Monday to Sunday 8:30-18:00 Tour time: about 45 minutes Nearby attractions: Wen Nan Old Street