Confucius Temple

The Taoyuan Confucius Temple's origins date back to 1985, when local figures such as Shi Wan-quan and Jian Qi-biao initiated its construction. The aim was to promote Confucian educational philosophy, representing Eastern culture, and to serve as a site for honoring Confucius. Completed in 1989 on Hutoushan, it is Taiwan's last government-established Confucius Temple. Its most unique feature is a standing statue of Confucius, unlike most Confucius Temples that only display ancestral tablets. It offers significant scenic value.