It is not only the first Confucius Temple established in Taiwan, but also an important cultural and education site that opens the study of Confucianism in Taiwan. Known as the “Top academic institution of Taiwan”, its history has a deep relationship with the culture and education development of Taiwan. Meanwhile, Tainan Confucius Temple has a noble and iconic position due to the peerless contribution to preservation, maintenance, and promotion of the tangible and intangible assets.

To manifest the historical and cultural position and feature of the “Top academic institution of Taiwan” regarding the Confucius Temple in Taiwan and culture and education development, the building specifications and layout of the Confucius Temple are complete and well preserved. The perfect heritage of the original Confucius Ceremony rituals, the rich tangible and intangible cultural assets of the rites and music instruments, and the diversified and lively promotion of the new arrival activity all have become important cultural landmarks of Tainan City. It is also the most powerful cultural asset of the “Confucius Temple Cultural Festival” held every year.