Entrance Gate Mencius Temple, Shandong, China

Red Entrance Gate, Mencius Temple, Zocheng, Shandong Province, China Mencius is considered the first disciple of Confucius. He died in approximately 300 BC and Chinese living today can trace their genealogy all the way back to Mencius. Very famous philospher, educator and religious figure in China. Editor's Note--the Chinese characters on the Gate are not trademarks or logos. These are the names of the gate. This is the Star Gate Entrance to the Mencius Temple.