Qingxi Confucian Temple is a lesser-known attraction.

① Qingxi Ancient Town is very close to Jiuxiang. The ancient town itself is not particularly special, but the Confucian Temple is worth a visit. Photos taken on a sunny day are beautiful. There is no entrance fee or parking fee. ② Qingxi Confucian Temple is located in Qingxi Ancient Town, deep in the mountains. The environment is quiet and elegant, and the climate is cool and pleasant. In ancient times, it was located on the Tea Horse Road and the Silk Road in Kangzang, a major transportation route connecting Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan. One can imagine its prosperity in those days. This Confucian Temple was first built in the seventh year of the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty and was relocated and rebuilt several times. It is not large in scale, but it is well preserved. Centered on the Dacheng Hall, it is divided into nine courtyards and three main parts. The stone archway, Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond, Zhuangyuan Bridge, and Confucius statue are all there. The Confucian Temple seems to have all the sights it should have, covering an area of 5,145 square meters. The courtyards with red walls and green tiles, the halls with old traces, the towering ancient trees, and the mottled ancient walls all tell the long history. With the decline of the ancient town, the prosperity of the Confucian Temple is gone. Now it is a bit too quiet and peaceful, forming a huge contrast with the outside world, as if it has been neglected by time and forgotten by the years. In the vicissitudes of history, the Confucian Temple is slowly aging. The Confucian Temple is a place with legends. Those magical stories always touch the softest part of people's hearts and evoke beautiful visions of the future. Every time before the Confucian Temple sacrifices and exams, some people come with dreams and expectations to worship and pray for Wenchang's enlightenment and success in the imperial examination. We have long passed that dreamy era and will not pin our hopes on a wisp of incense. We are just one of many tourists, coming here with respect for ancient Chinese culture and admiration for the sage Confucius. Of course, among the devout believers, who can say that no new literary stars will appear? Walking into the Confucian Temple is like traveling through time and space. The light and shadow of the past constantly bring to mind the tall figure of Confucius. Following the trajectory of China's thousand-year history and culture, I began a journey of ancient Chinese culture. In the special cultural soil and historical accumulation of the Confucian Temple, I saw the benchmark of Chinese culture—the profound connotation and far-reaching influence of Confucian thought and culture.