Changhua Confucius Temple 彰化孔子廟

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Changhua's Confucius Temple is one of the oldest Confucius Temples in Taiwan and one of the first Academies in Taiwan, dating back nearly 300 years ago. Today it is an important place for Confucian learning and a popular tourist attraction in Changhua. 

Historical Background:
The Changhua Confucius Temple was completed in 1726 during the Qing Dynasty, shortly after the Qing had taken control of western Taiwan. The construction was overseen by the magistrate of Changhua County, Zhang Gao. Later the temple was repaired in 1753 and later expanded. 
During the Japanese era, the Academy (Wen Miao) was used as a school.
After the ROC took Taiwan, the temple was repaired in 1952 and Confucian ceremonies were held on a regular basis. Later the temple was renovated in 1978.  
​The temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Changhua.

Hours:
8:30 AM to 5 PM 

Price:
Free

Accommodation:
We have stayed at and recommend Guide Hotel Changhua Jhongjheng, which is one of our favorite hotels in all of Taiwan, with great quality and service right in downtown Changhua. (book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, Expedia here, or Trip.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on Gigago here.  
Need travel insurance? Compare prices on Insubuy here. 

Tours: 
Tours and activities in Changhua include Magical Mushrooms Leisure Farm, Cheng Mei Cultural Park, Changhua Love Farm, Gushengwu Paleontology Park, Taiwan You Good School of Cookie, Baiguoshan Amusement Park, Yunhe Starry Sky View Restaruant , Tianzhong, Yakuta Experience , Qingshui Hot Spring Glamping, Fruit Picking , Tonight Star Leisure Farm, Tianweiwang Scenic Spot, and more. 
You can find more tours of Changhua on Klook here or KKday here. 

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How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: From Changhua Train Station, drive south until you reach provincial highway 19, then turn left until you reach the temple. The temple will be on your left. There is limited paid parking nearby. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
Looking for scooter rental in Changhua? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Train: From Changhua Train Station, the temple is within 10 minutes walking distance. You can book tickets to travel to Changhua via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Changhua via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
Please see below:

Our Journey:

I have been to Changhua Confucius Temple once, and it is one of the most well kept and preserved historic Confucius temples in Taiwan.  It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. 

Wooden doors on the outer courtyard. 

View of the outermost courtyard and stone stele near the doorway. 

View of the doorway to the second courtyard.

Small garden to the side.

Another view of the second courtyard.

View of the innermost courtyard through one of the round doorways.

View of the main inner shrine. 

Bronze bell inside the courtyard. 

This bell is super old. 

More stone steles. 

View of the main shrine from the front. It reminds me a lot of the forbidden city in Beijing. 

Side rooms.

Other side rooms to the right. 

Inside one of the classrooms to the side. 

Another view inside the side rooms.

Another view of the main temple. 

Inside the main shrine. 

The main shrine inside. 

Bell and shrines to scholars. 

Another view of the side rooms. 

Back room behind the main temple. 

Another scholar shrine. 

Ceiling décor to the left. 

Ceiling décor to the right.

Another view of the side rooms. 

View from the side of the temple. 

Miniature model of Changhua Confucius Temple. 

View looking back through the round doorway.

Last view looking back at the front doors.

Looking back across the street at Changhua's famous Papaya milk shop. 

You can find more tours of Changhua on Klook here or KKday here. 

Check out our full guide to Changhua here. 

You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here. ​

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