Suzhou, China

Suzhou Confucian Temple

Suzhou Confucian Temple, Suzhou

Founded in 1035 by the statesman Fan Zhongyan, this Song temple pioneered the union of Confucian shrine and state school. Now a stone-inscription museum, it guards famous Song steles, including an ancient star map and a detailed city plan of medieval Suzhou.

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Location

Coordinates: 31.296, 120.619

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