Taipei Confucius Temple Tours and Activities

Taipei Confucius Temple
Choose two or more items and save on your trip:
Spend some time contemplating the calm simplicity embodied by this temple dedicated to one of China’s most important thinkers.

Admire the seven-tiered pagoda on the Confucius Temple’s roof and see religious artefacts and musical instruments within the main hall’s walls. Let the simple, minimalist philosophy behind the building calm your mind and wander through gardens designed around the principles of Feng Shui. Make sure you take some time to learn about what made Confucius one of the world’s most well-renowned philosophers.

The Confucius Temple was built in 1879 and is a replica of the temple in Shandong, Confucius’ hometown. Although it was destroyed by soldiers during the Japanese occupation of China, it was rebuilt in 1927 to the same design.

Stand before the temple and admire the large Hong Gate which features an attractive swallow-tail ridge. Enter the complex and make your way across the Pan Bridge. Notice the bamboo railings and how their tops have been shaped like bushes.

From here head to the main temple, known as Dacheng Hall. This features the impressive seven-tiered pagoda and is one of the only traditional timber buildings in Taipei. Read the gold characters on the black plaque in the hall which set down the essential elements of Confucius’ philosophy Education without discrimination. The importance of this philosophy is made clear by the presence of the two vertical cylinders on the temple roof. These commemorate brave souls who hid their books here when a past Emperor wanted to destroy them.

Find out more about the building and the man it is dedicated to by taking one of the guided tours. These are run in several languages, including English.

Make sure you leave time to wander the serene gardens. These have been designed entirely according to the laws of Feng Shui.

Several festivals take place at the temple throughout the year. Most notable among these is the celebration of Confucius’ birthday on September 28. Enjoy listening to drumming and chanting, and observe other ancient ceremonies.

Confucius Temple is open every day throughout the year except Mondays. It is located on Dalong Street in the Datong District. Buses stop nearby and run regular services, as do MRT trains. Alight at Yuanshan station.

Holiday & seasonal tours

See all 5 activitiesOpens in new tab

Popular places to visit


Top Taipei Confucius Temple Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Santos Hotel
Santos Hotel
4 out of 5
No. 49, Sec. 3, Cheng De Road, Taipei
Santos Hotel
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4, Zhongshang District, Taipei
The Grand Hotel
Regent Taipei
Regent Taipei
5 out of 5
No 3, Lane 39, Section 2, ZhongShan North, Road, Taipei
Regent Taipei
CHIENTAN Youth Hotel
CHIENTAN Youth Hotel
3 out of 5
No.16, Sec. 4, Jhongshan N. Rd, Taipei
CHIENTAN Youth Hotel
Royal Rose Hotel Shuangcheng Hall
Royal Rose Hotel Shuangcheng Hall
3.5 out of 5
No.8, Ln. 28, Shuangcheng St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei
Royal Rose Hotel Shuangcheng Hall
Mayer Inn
Mayer Inn
2.5 out of 5
5F., No. 50, Sec. 1, Zhongxiao W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei
Mayer Inn
Palais de Chine Hotel
Palais de Chine Hotel
4.5 out of 5
No 3 Sec 1 Chengde Road, Taipei
Palais de Chine Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.