Fu Zi Temple play guide
1. Basic information
Address: Intersection of Gongyuan Street and Gongyuan Street, Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
Opening Hours: All day long (some attractions may have specific opening hours)
Scenic spot level: National AAAAA tourist spot
Ticket information: The Fuzi Temple scenic spot itself does not charge tickets, but some scenic spots (such as Dacheng Hall) need to purchase a separate ticket
2. Traffic guide
Subway:
Take Metro Line 3 to Fuzimiao Station and walk about 5 minutes to the scenic spot.
You can also take Metro Line 1 to Sanshan Street Station and walk about 15 minutes to reach the scenic spot.
Bus:
You can take Tour 2, Tour 10, Tour 13, tour 14 and other buses to Fuzimiao Station.
Other optional bus routes include 1, 2, 23, 301, 43, 44, etc. You can choose the right route according to the departure point.
Self-driving:
There are several parking lots to choose from around Fuzi Temple, but parking Spaces may be tight on holidays and weekends, so it is recommended to check parking information in advance.
Self-drive routes can be selected according to the departure point, such as from Ma On Shan can be through Ninggao highway, airport Road to Gongyuan Street; From the direction of Ninghang expressway, you can pass Airport Road to Laiyan Road and then to Gongyuan Street.
Three, scenic spot recommendation
Hall of Great Success:
The main building of the Confucius Temple is dedicated to the statues of Confucius and his 61 masters.
In the middle of the hall hangs the largest portrait of Confucius in China, surrounded by the fresco of Confucius’s holy deeds.
The temple is furnished with imitation 2500 years ago, such as chimes, chime and other ancient sacrificial hole instruments, and regularly performs ancient music and elegant music.
The nine-winding bridge:
One of the symbols of Confucius Temple, twists and turns, beautiful and chic.
The night is particularly beautiful under the light, and it is a good place to take photos.
Clock Tower:
Located outside the south gate of the Dacheng Hall, it is a cultural relic of the Ming Dynasty.
The night bell is melodious and loud, adding a quiet and solemn to the Confucius Temple.
Screening Wall:
Built in the third year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1575), it is 110 meters long and 10 meters high, making it the largest screen wall in China.
There are double dragons playing with beads on the screen wall, which plays a decorative and shielding role in feng shui.
Other attractions:
Panchi: The only one in the Confucius Temple in the world that takes natural rivers as its pool water.
Archway, Juxing Pavilion, Kuixing Pavilion, Lingxing Gate, Mingde Hall, Zunjing Pavilion, etc., together constitute a huge ancient building group of Confucius Temple.
4. Food recommendation
Nanjing Roast Duck:
It is a special food in Fuzimiao area.
Peanut dumplings:
It’s wrapped in a hot peanut filling, and when you bite into it, the soup is overflowing and delicious.
Nanjing Sugar taro:
Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious, it is a local characteristic snack in Nanjing.
Other delicacies:
Jinling sweet osmanthus cake, duck blood noodles soup, beef pot paste, salted duck, etc., are not to be missed in the Fuzimiao area.
Five, travel route recommendation
Cultural Tour:
Dacheng Hall → Nanjing Chinese Imperial Examination Museum → Li Xiangjun’s former Residence Exhibition Hall → Wang Xie’s former residence
This route is suitable for tourists who are interested in history and culture, and can gain an in-depth understanding of the cultural heritage of Confucius Temple and Nanjing.
Food Tour:
Fuzi Temple Square → Qinhuai River Painted boat → Taoye Ferry → Wuyi Lane
In the process of playing, you can taste the food along the way and feel the food culture of Nanjing.
Six, precautions
Buy tickets in advance:
Some scenic spots (such as Dacheng Hall) require a separate ticket purchase, it is recommended to check the ticket price and purchase method in advance in the official channel or online travel platform.
Avoid the peak:
Holidays and weekends are more tourists, it is recommended to plan the trip in advance to avoid the peak period of traffic.
Pay attention to safety:
During the play, please pay attention to the safety of your feet and do not climb dangerous areas.
When taking the cruise, please follow the arrangements of the staff and wear a life jacket.
Eco-friendly travel:
Please consciously maintain the environment of the scenic spot, do not litter, and jointly protect this beautiful landscape.
7. Special Tips
Night play:
The Confucius Temple was brilliantly lit and lively at night. It is recommended to arrive in the evening, so that you can enjoy the ancient architecture during the day and see the bright night scene of the lanterns.
Featured Activities:
During certain holidays (such as the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc.), Confucius Temple will hold a series of wonderful activities, such as the ancient style market, the Junzi Six Arts Garden experience. Visitors can check the activity information in advance, and participate in public welfare activities such as interactive shooting, chapter collection and card punching, leaving a good memory.
According to the above guide to visit the Fuzi Temple, you will be able to fully appreciate the cultural heritage and natural beauty of this thousand-year-old city. Wish you a pleasant trip!
