Rehe Confucius Temple
热河文庙 · Rèhé Wénmiào
A large Confucius temple built in 1776–1779 under the Qianlong Emperor, with Dacheng Hall, steles and a library pavilion; quieter than the Buddhist temples.
No booking neededBring your passport45 minutes
Tip
Pair it with a walk along West Street (Xi Dajie) for local snacks.
- Opening hours
- About 09:00–17:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Small entry fee; check the current price at the gate To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy at the gate with your passport.
- Getting there
- In the old town west of the Mountain Resort’s main gate; about 15–20 minutes on foot or a short taxi ride
- Address in Chinese
- 河北省承德市双桥区西大街33号热河文庙
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