The Millennium Mengfu Meng Temple, Confucian style: Enter Meng Temple Mengfu and explore the ideological hall of the sub-saint Mencius.

On the ancient land of Lunan, there is a long river of history, nourishing many outstanding people, one of which is an important representative of the Confucian school-Meng Ke, the world respects the sub-saint Mencius. Meng Temple Mengfu, located in Zoucheng District, Jining City, Shandong Province, as a hall to commemorate this great thinker, has undergone thousands of years of baptism of wind and rain, still standing tall, exuding a strong cultural charm, and has become a future generation to look up to the sages and comprehend the ideal place of Confucianism. Meng Temple, also known as Yasheng Temple, was built in the fourth year of Jingyou in the Northern Song Dynasty (1037) and is one of the key cultural relics protection units in the country. Entering Meng Temple, the first thing that comes into view is the majestic Lingxing Gate. The three characters "Yasheng Temple" on the door are powerful and powerful, indicating the lofty status of this place. Through the gate, the wide courtyard is greeted, the ancient cypresses in the courtyard are dense, the grass is green, the environment is quiet and pleasant, as if it can wash the dust of the soul. The main building complex of Meng Temple is rigorous and orderly, with Lingxing Gate, Yasheng Temple, Qisheng Temple and other main halls arranged in order. Each building is a crystallization of the wisdom of ancient craftsmen, showing the essence of Song Dynasty architectural art. Among them, Yasheng Temple is the most core part. The temple enshrines the statue of Mencius, solemn and solemn. The murals on both sides depict the life of Mencius, which is awe-inspiring. Adjacent to Meng Temple is the place where Mencius's descendants lived-Mengfu, also known as Yasheng's family mansion. Mengfu was built in the Song Dynasty, and after many repairs and expansions, it gradually formed a large-scale and rigorous official residence. The architectural layout of the mansion follows the traditional Confucian ethical norms. The central axis is divided into gates, two gates, main halls, back halls and other architectural units. They are symmetrical and orderly, fully reflecting the characteristics of the feudal society's patriarchal system. Walking in every corner of Mengfu, you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere and historical precipitation. The library in the mansion is particularly eye-catching. It collects a large number of precious books related to Confucian classics. It is an important source of information for studying Mencius's thoughts and Confucian culture. It is also a witness to the Meng family's generations of learning and educating their children.