Xiangyin Confucius Temple was first built in 1044, during the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), and went through many changes and repairs through the following dynasties.[1][2] Most of the present structures in the temple were repaired or built in 1744, during the ruling of Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[1][2]
Xiangyin Confucius Temple covers an area of 14,000-square-metre (150,000 sq ft).
The Dacheng Hall is the main hall of the temple.[2] It is 15-metre (49 ft) high, three rooms wide, three rooms deep and has double-eave gable and hip roofs.