Known as the "Third Holy Land of Confucianism ", the Confucius Family Temple in Juxi Village, Pan'an County, is one of the largest gathering places of Confucius descendants in the south of the Yangtze River.

The Confucius Family Temple in Juxi (Photo/Panan Media Convergence Center)

The word "Juxi" in Chinese, means "the beech creek". The charming village has a population of more than 1300, with the surname "孔" (pronounced as "Kong") accounting for more than 95%. Although it is far away from the city wall, the descendants of Confucius who live here have always adhered to the Confucian culture and have not been interrupted for thousands of years. At home, they are loyal and respectful to their families and devote themselves to educating their children; Outside, they usually work hard in the fields and spread the spirit of Confucius culture to their neighbours.

The Ceremony of Confucius Memorial Ceremony  (Photo/Panan Media Convergence Center)  

For more than 800 years, bathed in the wind of Confucianism, Juxi has nurtured generations of people by constantly farming, reading and inheriting. It has retained its ancient houses, temples, wells, alleys, tombs and trees. Therefore, the village today is still full of life and humanity.

 The Scenery of Juxi (Photo/Panan Media Convergence Center)

Wandering in Juxi, walking by the bluestone paved ground and scattered ancient houses, smelling the fragrance of tea and books, listening to the sounds of laughter and reading, it seems you have found an eastern utopia, a poetic pastoral wonderland.

The old street and traditional house in Juxi  (Photo/Panan Media Convergence Center)

Correspondent: Zhang Bowen

Editor: Ye Ke