Tainan Confucius Temple
Attraction
4.4 (10957 reviews)
Small, 17th-century Confucian temple featuring traditional architecture & a tranquil courtyard.
No. 2號, Nanmen Rd, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
+886 6 221 4647
Did You Know?
God of Love Shrine
The Tainan Confucius Temple features a popular Matchmaking God Shrine, dedicated to the 'Old Man under the Moon,' where people pray for love and relationships.
Unique Roof Design
The temple's roof is a distinctive gabled roof with a curved sloping ridge, the largest of its kind in Taiwan, and was built without using a single nail.
Other Deities
Besides the Matchmaking God, the temple also houses shrines dedicated to the Earth God, the God of Wealth, and the Five Literary Emperors, offering blessings for various aspects of life.
Roof Decoration
While most of the temple's roof is decorated in a subdued manner, the front section of the Main Hall features a dual-layered design with swallow-tail carvings and cut-porcelain details.