Mencius Temple originally dates to the Song dynasty and bears the marks of past anti-Confucian mood swings, though restoration is in progress. With few visitors around to cut in, you can site in the shade of ancient gnarled cypresses and truly absorb the serene surroundings.
The twin-roofed Hall of the Second Sage (亚圣殿; Yàshèng Diàn) looms in the centre of the grounds. A small shrine next to it is dedicated to Mencius’ mother, the ‘model for all mothers’.
