Confucian Temple


This 18th-century walled temple is now a middle school and cannot be entered.


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1. Chaoyang Temple

0.04 MILES

This small, one-time Taoist temple is now home to a silversmithing training centre.

3. Gucheng Museum

0.11 MILES

A survey of the old town’s history; sadly, most of the captions are in Chinese only.

4. West Gate

0.11 MILES

The old city gate leading into Wenhua Sq from Sanwangge Lu is a robust and impressive chunk of architecture.

5. Former Home of Shen Congwen

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The famous modern novelist was born here in 1902. (His tomb is east of town.) His most famous novel – Border Town (边城) – is definitely worth a read.

6. North Gate Tower

0.13 MILES

Carvings of fish and mythical beasts adorn the eaves of the North Gate Tower, one of four original main gates. The town ticket office is located on the…

7. Wooden Footbridge

0.14 MILES

One way to get across the river. It's a bit narrow but just about wide enough for two people to pass going in opposite directions.

8. Fenghuang City Wall

0.14 MILES

Restored fragments of the city wall lie along the south bank of the Tuo River. Carvings of fish and mythical beasts adorn the eaves of the North Gate…

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