Changhua Confucius Temple Introduction
The Changhua Confucius Temple was established in 1726 during the Qing Dynasty's Yongzheng period. The current layout is the result of a major renovation during the Daoguang period, with the main hall, known as the "Dacheng Hall," featuring the most exquisite carvings. Inside the hall, there are tablets honoring ancient sages and a shrine dedicated to Confucius in the center, adorned with two plaques inscribed with "Dao Guan Gu Jin" and "Yu Tian Di Can," the former awarded by Chiang Ching-kuo and the latter bestowed by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, symbolizing the significant development of culture and education in central Taiwan. The original structure was grand, and besides the Confucius Temple, there were facilities such as the Baisha Academy and Minglun Hall. Today, the existing structures include the Dacheng Hall, the East Wing, the West Wing, the rear hall, the Sacrosanct Shrine, the Spear Gate, and the Lingxing Gate. Unfortunately, many features outside the Lingxing Gate, such as the ceremonial gate, Yilu, Panchi, and palace walls, were destroyed during the Japanese occupation. Currently, the Changhua Confucius Temple retains about two-thirds of its original scale and underwent restoration to its original state in 1978.