Gongcheng Confucian Temple & Martial Temple (Gongcheng)
A nationally key protected heritage complex where Ming- and Qing-era Confucian and Martial temples coexist in one county; the Confucian Temple is a model of Lingnan county-level Confucian temples, the Martial Temple's Guan Yu Hall is grand and well-proportioned, and its civil-plus-military worship layout is rare nationwide
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- Combo ticket approx. CNY 60
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A nationally key protected heritage complex where Ming- and Qing-era Confucian and Martial temples coexist in one county; the Confucian Temple is a model of Lingnan county-level Confucian temples, the Martial Temple's Guan Yu Hall is grand and well-proportioned, and its civil-plus-military worship layout is rare nationwide. Gongcheng oil tea (Yao ethnic oil tea) is intangible cultural heritage — an oil-tea feast, "bitter in the first bowl, fragrant in the second," paired with moon persimmons (Hongyan Village's vast persimmon orchards, Oct–Nov) is the most authentic experience.
Getting there: Self-drive from Guilin (approx. 1.5 h)
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