Fu Zi Temple is a famous tourist attraction in Jiangsu, offering cultural heritage. Ticket: ¥100. Rating: 4.9/5.

Fu Zi Temple

Fu Zi Temple is a famous tourist attraction in Jiangsu, offering cultural heritage. Ticket: ¥100…

🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.9 🗺️ Jiangsu 🏙️ Nanjing 🏛️ Cultural
Fu Zi Temple

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Rating 4.9
Foreign name Nanjing Confucius Temple

Practical Info

Ticket 100元
Opening hours 08:00-18:00

Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
Centered on the Confucius Temple, the Confucius Temple–Qinhuai River Scenic Area was the cultural and commercial heart of Jiangnan from the Six Dynasties through the Ming and Qing eras. Confucian landmarks such as Lingxing Gate and Dacheng Hall stand alongside the Jiangnan Examination Hall, Wuyi Lane and Meixiang Tower, while painted boats glide along the river after dark. Visit in the afternoon: tour the temple and the China Keju Museum by day, take a night cruise at dusk, then finish with Qinhuai snacks such as duck-blood vermicelli soup and salted duck — a round trip of about three to four hours.
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  1. Lingxing Gate
    Start · Entrance
    Enter the Confucius Temple through the Lingxing Gate and visit the Dacheng Hall. Why this route: the core Confucius-worship area of the Confucius Temple.
  2. Dacheng Hall
    about 10 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  3. Jiangnan Examination Hall (China Keju Museum)
    about 170 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Exit the east side of Dacheng Hall, cross Gongyuan Street to the Jiangnan Examination Hall (China Imperial Examination Museum). Why this route: the two are adjacent across the street, directly connected.
  4. Wende Bridge
    about 200 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Head west along Gongyuan Street to Wende Bridge. Why this route: the landmark stone bridge over the Qinhuai River.
  5. Wuyi Lane
    about 100 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Cross the bridge to Wuyi Lane. Why this route: a poetic lane inspired by Liu Yuxi's verse.
  6. Li Xiangjun's Former Residence
    about 80 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Visit Li Xiangjun's Former Residence (Meixiang Tower). Why this route: former home of a famous Qinhuai courtesan.
  7. Qinhuai River Cruise Pier (Fuzimiao)
    about 140 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Arrive at the Confucius Temple boat dock. Why this route: starting point for painted-boat cruises.
  8. Qinhuai Snack Street
    about 300 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Take a painted boat for a night cruise on the Qinhuai River, then return to the Qinhuai snack street for food. Why this route: the night cruise is a must-do at the Confucius Temple.
  9. Zhanyuan Garden
    about 670 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Head west about 1 km to Zhanyuan Garden (Zhanyuan Road), a Ming dynasty garden. Why this route: Zhanyuan is a separate garden; note its opening hours (day session until 17:00, night session until 20:30).

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