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The Confucius Temple is located on the north bank of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing, on Gongyuan Street, and is situated in the core area of the Qinhuai Scenic Belt. It is the first national highest institution of learning in China. The Confucius Temple was first built in the third year of the Xiankang period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (33 AD). According to Wang Dao's proposal that 'governing the country should focus on cultivating talents', the Taixue was established on the south bank of the Qinhuai River. After experiencing four destructions and five reconstructions, it was renovated and reopened to tourists in 1984. The Confucius Temple is a large-scale ancient architectural complex, mainly consisting of three major groups of buildings: the Confucius Temple, the Academy, and the Gongyuan, covering an area of about 26,300 square meters. The Dacheng Hall is the center, with a north-south axis and symmetrical buildings on both sides. There are various structures such as the screen wall, the Pan Pool, the archway, the Gathering Stars Pavilion, the Kuixing Pavilion, the Lingxing Gate, the Dacheng Hall, the Mingde Hall, and the Zun Jing Pavilion. The Confucius Temple is praised as a famous scenic spot in Qinhuai and has become a characteristic scenic area of the ancient capital Nanjing. During the Six Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many prominent families gathered nearby, hence the saying 'Six Dynasties Golden Powder'. It is the largest traditional ancient street market in China, alongside Shanghai's Chenghuang Temple, Suzhou's Xuanmiao Temple, and Beijing's Tianqiao, known as the four major bustling markets in China. The Confucius Temple has now become an important attraction in the ten-mile Qinhuai Scenic Belt, rich in Ming and Qing architectural styles. The surrounding area is filled with shops, restaurants, and snack bars, making it an excellent place for leisure. Walking is the main mode of exploration, with a recommended time of 1-2 hours.
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