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The Confucius Temple in Changhua was built in 1726, during the Qing Yongzheng reign. The current layout is a result of major renovations made during the Daoguang period, with the main hall, "Dacheng Hall", boasting the most exquisite architectural carvings. Inside the hall, there are tablets of wise sages, with a shrine dedicated to Confucius at the center. Above the shrine, two horizontal plaques, "Dao guan gu jin" and "Yu tian di can", are displayed, with the former presented by Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo and the latter bestowed by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty. This temple serves as a significant symbol of the cultural and educational development in central Taiwan. The original complex was grand and comprehensive, encompassing not only the Confucius Temple but also the Baisha Academy, Minglun Hall, and other facilities. Currently, the remaining structures include the Dacheng Hall, East and West side halls, the rear Shrine to Confucius' Ancestors, Jimen Gate, and Lixing Gate. However, the Lixing Gate's outer structures, namely the Liren Gate, Yi Road, Pan Pond, and temple walls, were destroyed during the Japanese rule period, which is a pity. Today, the Changhua Confucius Temple retains approximately two-thirds of its original scale, and underwent a restoration in 1978 based on its original appearance.