Taipei Confucius Temple
Main Deities
About
Taipei Confucius Temple is the most important Confucian temple in northern Taiwan, modeled after the original in Qufu, Shandong. The Main Hall contains no statues, only spirit tablets, following the Confucian tradition of avoiding idol worship. The annual Teacher's Day ceremony on September 28th features the Eight-Row Dance and ancient rituals, representing Taiwan's most significant Confucian cultural event.
History
The original temple built in 1879 was demolished during Japanese rule. The current temple was rebuilt in 1925 by Taipei gentry, completed in 1939, and designed by master craftsman Wang Yi-shun from Quanzhou. Together with the adjacent Baoan Temple, it forms Taipei's most complete traditional architectural complex.
Taipei Confucius Temple
Datong District, Taipei City
Visitor Info
Address
No. 275, Dalong St., Datong Dist., Taipei City
Region
Datong District, Taipei City