Experts' Choice Award Shanghai Confucian Temple
What the experts agree on
A serene sanctuary tucked within Old Town's chaos, this historic temple dedicated to Confucius charms visitors with manicured gardens, towering trees, and bird calls—a peaceful retreat from Shanghai's frenetic streets.
“This temple honoring China's great sage offers quiet refuge from the crowded streets of the old Chinese city.”
– Frommer's
Lonely Planet "A modest and charming retreat, this well-tended temple to Confucius is cultivated with maples, pines, magnolias and birdsong." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"With its quiet atmosphere and abundance of greenery, the park in which the temple stands acts as a barrier to the frenetic activity of the old city."
Atlas Obscura "A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai. " Full review
