Quanzhou Confucian Temple

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The Quanzhou Confucian Temple is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit and one of Quanzhou's major cultural relics. Originally built in the late Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty, it was relocated to this site in the early years of the Taipingxingguo era of the Northern Song Dynasty. In 982 (the seventh year of the Taipingxingguo era), it was converted into a provincial school. It was later relocated, returned in 1109 (the third year of the Daguan era of the Northern Song Dynasty), and rebuilt in 1137 (the seventh year of the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song Dynasty). Its grand scale integrates architectural styles from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. With a long history, comprehensive regulations, grand scale, and rich cultural heritage, it is renowned as the largest Confucian temple complex in Southeast China. Its well-proportioned layout, elegant architecture, and unique form represent a harmonious fusion of Song Dynasty Central Plains culture and the ancient architectural art of southern Fujian.