Hsinchu Confucian Temple Introduction
The Confucian Temple is originally located in Chenggong Li and was built in the 22nd year of the Qing Jiaqing period. It consists of the Dacheng Hall, Lingxing Gate, and two side pavilions. Inside the temple, the central altar enshrines the spirit tablet of Confucius, with the Sub-saints and 72 sages enshrined on either side. Every year during Teacher's Day, local dignitaries and heads of organizations attend the grand ritual to pay homage to Confucius, making it a cultural center in Hsinchu. It is the first building in Zhucheng City to be completed through public donations, with construction taking eight years and costing around twenty thousand taels. It also served as the academy of Tamsui District; thus, starting from the 23rd year of Jiaqing, the temple began admitting students, allowing students from Zhucheng to avoid traveling to Changhua, greatly facilitating education in the region. During the Japanese colonial period, it became the founding site for many schools in Hsinchu, such as Hsinchu Girls' School, Jianhua Junior High School, Hsinchu High School, and Hsinchu Vocational School. In the 45th year of the Republic of China, Hsinchu County Council approved a plan to relocate the Confucian Temple, and on September 28, 47, it was reconstructed and inaugurated on the left side of Zhongshan Park, now situated within Gong Er Park in Hsinchu City, near the gymnasium. In front of the temple, there is a crescent-shaped pond, and the monument commemorating the relocation is positioned to the left front of the temple. Currently, visitors can only visit the Hsinchu Confucian Temple during the rituals; at other times, they can only observe from the outside, which is rather unfortunate.
