[2025 Gongcheng Attraction] Travel Guide for Gongcheng Confucian Temple (Updated May)

Return to Bagui No. 1⃣5⃣: Guilin, Gongcheng Ancient Architecture Complex Gongcheng Ancient Architecture Complex: A Cultural Treasure Through the Ages Gongcheng Ancient Architecture Complex is located in Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, Guilin, Guangxi. It is an outstanding example of Lingnan architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Centered around the "Three Temples and One Hall" (Wen Temple, Wu Temple, Zhou Wei Temple, and Hunan Guild Hall), it showcases the cultural essence of ancient "literature, martial arts, officials, and commerce" and is known as the "Little Qufu of South China." 🏯Name: Gongcheng Ancient Architecture Complex (Three Temples and One Hall) 📌Address: Gongcheng Street and Taihe Street, Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, Guilin 🏛Cultural Heritage Level: 6th Batch of National Heritage Sites in 2006 🎫Admission: Combo ticket CNY 40 (tickets for the Three Temples and One Hall can be purchased separately) ✔️Wen Temple: The Holy Land of Lingnan Confucianism Wen Temple was built in the 8th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty (1410). After several relocations and reconstructions, the existing buildings cover an area of 3,600 square meters, making it the largest and best-preserved Wen Temple in Guangxi. The main hall, Dacheng Hall, features a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof covered with yellow glazed tiles. The wooden carved doors and windows and the upturned eaves showcase the characteristics of Lingnan architecture. The hall enshrines Confucius, and the layout of Lingxing Gate, Pan Pond, and Zhuangyuan Bridge is rigorous. It was a holy place for ancient scholars to study and take imperial examinations, and the cultural atmosphere of valuing literature and education can still be felt today. The intricate and exquisite roof decorations of Dacheng Hall are worth seeing! They remind me of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou and the Foshan Ancestral Temple. Although smaller in scale, they are equally impressive. ✔️Wu Temple: The Inheritance of Loyalty and Righteousness Wu Temple (Guan Di Temple), located across the street from Wen Temple, was built in the 31st year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty (1603) and enshrines Guan Yu, a famous general of the Three Kingdoms period. It is the most magnificent Wu Temple in Guangxi. Its theater stage is particularly famous, with an octagonal caisson ceiling resembling an inverted bell. The wooden beam structure and glazed tile hip-and-gable roof demonstrate exquisite craftsmanship. The stage has hosted countless operas and is still a venue for traditional folk activities, conveying the values of loyalty, courage, benevolence, and righteousness. ✔️Zhou Wei Temple: A Symbol of Integrity Zhou Wei Temple was built in the 14th year of the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty (1478) to commemorate Zhou Wei, a Censor of the Northern Song dynasty. The temple's gate tower features intricate and exquisite wood carvings, famous for patterns such as "Liu Hai Playing with a Toad" and "Five Sparrows Playing with Plum Blossoms," showcasing the high level of Ming and Qing carving art. This temple is not only a commemoration of historical figures but also embodies the Gongcheng people's admiration for integrity and uprightness. ✔️Hunan Guild Hall: The Integration of Commerce and Culture Hunan Guild Hall was built in the 11th year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing dynasty (1872) with funds raised by Hunan merchants. It is known as the "Flower of Hunan Guild Halls." Its gate tower features a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof, with ridge decorations of vases and ao fish. The theater stage's wooden and stone structure is exquisite, and the caisson paintings and relief sculptures of stories are highly ornamental. The guild hall witnessed the prosperity of the Hunan-Guangxi trade route during the Ming and Qing dynasties and now serves as a cultural performance venue, continuing the vitality of commerce and folk customs. Gongcheng Ancient Architecture Complex is not only an art of brick and wood structures but also a microcosm of the diverse coexistence of Chinese culture. From the elegance of Wen Temple to the fortitude of Wu Temple, from the integrity of Zhou Wei Temple to the openness of Hunan Guild Hall, it embodies the wisdom and spirit of our ancestors. They not only inherit history but also inspire the future. Protecting them is both a tribute to the past and a responsibility for the continuation of civilization.

I didn’t expect that such a small city like Gongcheng has such impressive ancient buildings. Although the county town is small and has few ancient buildings, it is indeed quite stunning. 📍Confucian Temple The roof and plaster sculptures are very gorgeous and exquisite, worthy of the Qing Dynasty. It is said that the construction was referenced in Shandong Confucius Temple. My colleagues who have been there said that it is similar to the original. 📍Wu Temple Although not as beautiful as Wen Temple, it is said to be very popular during festivals. Gongcheng people will come to attract wealth and fortune, and it is very lively. 📍Yao Nationality Museum The museum consists of two parts. I would like to divide it into the Yao Nationality Ancestor Pan Wang Memorial Hall and the Yao Nationality Cultural Museum, which can be regarded as a high degree of integration of Yao culture. 📍In addition, there are Zhou Wei Temple and Hunan Guild Hall. Although they are a little far apart, they are still helpful for understanding Gongcheng’s history. It can only be said that Gongcheng’s ancient buildings are really well preserved.

🍁Gongcheng Persimmon Festival, Guangxi: Complete Guide to Autumn|||The autumn wind is blowing, and the persimmons are red. It's time for the Gongcheng Persimmon Festival again! Want to experience a unique autumn trip this golden autumn? 🍂 Come to Gongcheng, Guangxi, and experience the unique charm of the "Hometown of Chinese Persimmons"! 📍Destination: Hongyan Village, Lianhua Town, Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County, Guilin City, Guangxi 📅Event Date: October 19, 2024–February 15, 2025 🌟Recommended Travel Routes: 1. Persimmon Main Venue Tour🌳 ●Beautiful Gongcheng, Sharing the Persimmon Festival: At 10:00 am on the 19th, a grand opening ceremony will be held at the main venue of the Persimmon Festival in Hongyan Scenic Area. Don't miss it! ●Persimmon King Contest: On October 21, also at the main venue, see which persimmon tree will become this year's "Persimmon King"! 2. A Paradise for Photographers📷 ●Persimmon Photography Exhibition: From October 19 to October 30, many beautiful photography works about persimmons will be exhibited in Hongyan Scenic Area. ●Persimmon Short Video Contest: From November 1 to November 30, pick up your phone or camera, record the Gongcheng persimmons in your eyes, and win great prizes! 3. Rural Culture and Food Experience🍽️ ●Rural Banquet Under the Persimmon Tree: During the entire event, you can taste authentic rural food in Hongyan Scenic Area and enjoy a unique banquet under the persimmon tree. ●Oil Tea Banquet: How can you not taste the local oil tea when you come to Gongcheng? Oil tea with persimmon cake warms the stomach and drives away the cold! 4. Cultural Exploration Tour🏯 ●Gongcheng Three Temples and Two Museums Scenic Area: Including Confucius Temple, Wumiao Temple, Zhouwang Temple, etc., feel the profound historical and cultural heritage. ●Wind and Rain Bridge: In Hongyan Village, there is also a small wind and rain bridge, which retains the living habits and architectural style of the Yao people. 5. Natural Scenery and Interactive Experience🌄 ●Persimmon Forest Before Entering the Village: A two-story viewing platform where you can take pictures of red lanterns hanging from the branches and encounter fruit farmers picking persimmons. ●Rolling Water Dam: The only way to enter the village, step on the stone piers and feel the unique fun. 🚗Transportation Guide: ●Self-driving: Depart from Guilin City, about 150 kilometers, and it takes about 2 hours. ●Public Transportation: Take Gongcheng Bus No. 2 to Lianhua Station, then walk or take a taxi to Hongyan Village. 🎫Tickets: During the Persimmon Festival, Hongyan Scenic Area is open for free! Come to Gongcheng and enjoy the autumn, taste persimmons, and visit the ancient village with us! 🍂🍁🍅 This autumn, the Gongcheng Persimmon Festival is waiting for you! 🎉

Gongcheng Confucius Temple, also known as Kong Temple and Xuegong, is a temple commemorating Confucius, an outstanding educator and thinker in ancient China. It is one of the most complete Confucius temples in Guangxi and one of the four major Confucius temples in the country. The Confucius Temple was built in the eighth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1410) and has a history of more than 600 years. The Confucius Temple covers an area of 3,600 square meters and a building area of 1,300 square meters. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit. The architectural layout of Gongcheng Confucius Temple is rigorous, facing south to the north, built along the mountain, arranged in layers, and appears solemn. The main buildings include Zhaobi, Limen, Yilumen, Lingxingmen, Pan Pool, Zhuangyuan Bridge, Dachengmen, Dacheng Hall, Chongsheng Temple, etc. These buildings run through a central axis, symmetrical on the left and right, and clear in levels. Lingxingmen is built with large bluestone, and the eaves and Minglou are carved with auspicious decorations, which are majestic. Dacheng Hall is the main building of the Confucius Temple. It is five rooms wide and three rooms deep. It has brick columns, wooden columns, doors, windows, and eaves decorated with wood carvings. The roof has high flying eaves, double eaves and mountain rests, ridge decorations, clay sculptures and paintings, glazed tile covers, and golden brilliance. There are also plaques written by Emperor Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, and Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty in the Confucius Temple. The entire building is strictly designed and built in accordance with the theory of ancient Chinese geomancy, which not only has the philosophy of traditional Chinese Yi learning, but also maintains the local characteristics of Lingnan ancient architecture.

On August 8, 2018, I participated in the teaching support activity organized by Greenway. On August 8, 2024, I returned to the old house and met a new group of children. Six years have passed, and the children who were in second or third grade back then are now in middle school. The old house remains unchanged. Fengyan Village in Gongcheng remains unchanged. The blue sky, white clouds, and persimmon trees by the roadside remain unchanged. What has changed is the mindset before and after turning 30. Life is meant to be experienced. Looking forward to reuniting with the old house every year 🌈

| Gongcheng Eat, Drink, Play and Enjoy One Day Tour Guide. Don't know where to go for the Guilin New Year holiday⁉️ Hurry up and code this Guilin surrounding Gongcheng travel guide‼️ Gongcheng County one-day tour, you deserve to have🙌 ✅About travel ①Self-driving car🚗Depart from Guilin and take the national road Round trip toll💰20 🕰️2 hours ②High-speed rail Guilin🚅Gongcheng 💰Start at 33 🕰️30+ minutes ✅About food Of course, when you come to Gongcheng, you can🉐 drink authentic oil tea and eat authentic food👇🏻 📍Phoenix Mountain Spotted Fish Oil Tea House🍵 A relatively famous local restaurant, with a rustic style. There is also a Chinese courtyard, Suzhou-style garden view~ Every step is beautiful, wearing Hanfu or new Chinese style photos are 💯 Their home bi-point oil tea set meal, oil tea chicken, oil tea bag, persimmon as you wish, stir-fried lotus powder, oil tea cured rice, mugwort cake, dog tongue cake, spotted fish... absolutely not stepping on thunder‼️ Ps: There are more people at meal times, it is recommended to make an appointment in advance ✅About play ①Gongcheng Confucian Temple (Pray for blessings, incense, bless exams)🎫20 ②Gongcheng Wutemple (Incense for wealth)🎫13 ③Gongcheng Yao Museum🆓 ④Hunan Guild Hall💰9 ⑤Zhou Wei Temple💰10 Ps: Three temples and two halls pass💰40