The Confucian Temple was founded during the Yuan Dynasty when Shanghai transformed from a fishing village to a county seat. Today, it’s considered one of the four “Treasure Houses of Stone Carving Art” in China. A Confucian temple was typically a combination of temple and school, this one became one of the most prestigious institutes of learning in the region soon after it was completed in 1296. The temple has been rebuilt several times over its history. The temple is similar to the original temple of Confucius in his hometown of Qufu, complete with…
