Renovation of Confucius Temple
Renovation of the Confucius Temple was began from 1855 A.D.(the fifth year of Period Xian Feng, the Qing Dynasty). Covering a floor area of 17 mus, constructions includs Ling Xin Doorway, Pan Pond, San Ding Bridge, Da Cheng Hall, Chong Sheng Ancestral Temple, Ming Lun Hall, Zhun Jing Chamber, Kui Xing Chamber etc. and such scenic spots as Fang Sheng pond and Lotus Pond etc. Flowers and trees were planted in the vacant lot. Confucius Temple has suffered destruction and benefited from renovations.
In 1995, the Nan Shi District stipulated a scheme for the repairing and development of the Confucius Temple. The overall layout of the repairing and development of the Confucius Temple consists of such respects as offering sacrifices to ancestors, entertainment and marketplace. The tourism of offering sacrifices to ancestors are organized around Ling Xin Doorway, Da Cheng Doorway, East and West Wings, Da Cheng Hall, the stone terrace in front of the Gong Hall, Chong Sheng Ancestral Temple. All these constructions are restored to what they looked like in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Kui Xing Chamber, Ming Lun Hall, Fang Sheng pond, Confucianism Office, newly-built Weng Qu Doorway, Da Zhong Doorway are under renovation for the entertainment tourism. The street of bookstores and bookstalls is reconstructed to the east and west sides of Zhung Jing Chamber. In addition to the buildings consisting of one to three storeys built along the dilapidated walls, imbedded with profound cultural environments, shops that sell antiques, paintings and calligraphies, antique coins and stamps will be set up there.
Activities of Confucius Temple
End of each year, as the traditional cultural projects, the Shanghai Confucian Temple holds in the form of ringing bells temple blessings to make a wish event. It is a chance for students to experience the fine traditions of Chinese cultural influence. Visitors can participate fish and turtles released beside Daylight Clouds Pool, and the praying for New Year. People can slso enjoy the folk artists performing in a Minglun Hall Square, The hall display of rocks, root carving, teapots, ancient ceramics, all the exhibition are opened. These activities end at the next early morning.
