An Oasis of Quietness
A semblance of culture amidst the chaotic city life surrounding it, Taichung Confucius temple was built to imitate a Chinese Song Dynasty palace and worship the ancient philosopher Confucius. Make sure you visit on Sep. 28 for Confucius’ birthday where there will be celebrations, free calligraphy classes and more. You may also want to visit here on Teacher’s Day when students from across the city ask and give thanks for success in upcoming examinations. Pay a visit to the excellent service center in the East wing of the temple to pick up a very detailed free English history of the temple. Also of note is the Martyr’s shrine a short walk away.
Details
No. 30, Section 2, Shuangshi Road, North District, Taichung City 404
臺中市北區雙十路二段30號
Tel: +886 (04) 2233 2264
Open: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Getting There
By Bus: From Taichung Train Station Bus stop on Jian Guo Road (建國路), take bus 50, 131 or 154 to Ju Guang Xincheng Bus stop (See map below). You should be able to see the Confucious Temple from there.
References:
http://www.confucius.taichung.gov.tw
http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002112&id=C100_2
