The Jacaranda in Front of the Confucian Temple｜A Purple Promise from Late Spring to Early Summer

In front of the vermilion gate of the Confucian Temple, that jacaranda tree has stood for who knows how many years✨

Every time I pass by the Confucian Temple, I can’t help but be stopped by that patch of purple-blue in front of the vermilion gate💜
This jacaranda seems like a messenger of the seasons
Every May, it reliably dons its purple-blue coat
A gentle breeze stirs, and the petals softly fall
Like a dreamy shower of flower petals🌧️

📸 Stunning at first sight:
Standing at the stone steps of the Confucian Temple, looking up
Instantly falling into a gentle sea of purple-blue
Sunlight filters through layers of delicate petals
Casting mottled shadows on the ground
Every snap is wallpaper-worthy!

💬 According to longtime locals:
This jacaranda has quietly stood watch for decades
Witnessing countless students’ sincere worship
And the hurried footsteps of numerous tourists
Every blooming season, it becomes a popular photo spot
School uniforms, cameras in hand...
Everyone’s face reflects the color of the flowers

🌆 Best time to visit:
Between 4 and 6 PM is perfect!
The setting sun dyes the jacaranda a deeper purple
The temple’s flying eaves appear faintly in the dusk
You might catch children after school
Carefully pressing petals into their textbooks
And sweet couples whispering beneath the flowers
Petals falling in their hair—utterly romantic～

📍 Practical info:
Address: No. 248 Minghu Road, Lixia District, Jinan, in front of the Confucian Temple
Best bloom period: Mid-May to early June
Admission: Free
Recommended for photos: Pair with traditional Chinese architecture for a great vibe!

This jacaranda has long surpassed the definition of a tree
It is a scenic highlight of the city
And a reunion we look forward to every year💕