[2025 Beijing Attraction] Travel Guide for Confucian Temple And Imperial College Museum (Updated Apr)

If you're taking your kids to Beijing and want to experience the most authentic Beijing-style city walk, then you must save this route! You can experience the flavor of old Beijing's hutongs, take photos with red walls and green tiles, and visit various beautiful and artistic creative shops along the way. Plus, you won't have to retrace your steps. ‼️Route: Yonghe Temple—Wudaoying Hutong—Guozijian—Beiluoguxiang—Nanluoguxiang—Yandai Xiejie—Drum Tower—Bell Tower 🚇Take the subway directly to Yonghe Temple and start from there. A detailed map of the route is provided at the end for reference. ✅Yonghe Temple: A very effective temple. If you come to Beijing, you must visit Yonghe Temple. It is very popular, and the ancient architecture is magnificent. After getting incense, there is a red wall on the right side of the entrance that is great for taking photos. ✅Wudaoying Hutong: There are many creative shops here, and it's a hutong worth exploring. ✅Guozijian: This street is definitely the best place to take photos of red walls and green tiles. ✅Beiluoguxiang: A hutong worth exploring slowly. Experience the life of old Beijing and the flavor of the hutongs. ✅Drum Tower: A classic check-in spot. Many people take photos at the Drum Tower and Bell Tower. ✅Shichahai/Houhai: Walk through Yandai Xiejie to Shichahai, then stroll along Shichahai to Houhai. There are many snacks and bars here. By this time, it's almost sunset, so you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and find a bar to listen to Beijing folk songs in the evening.

📍Attraction Address: No. 15, Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🚗Attraction Transportation: Direct by subway: Take subway line 2 or 5 to Yonghegong Station and walk to easily reach 👍️Must-visit Attractions: Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum Composed of the Confucius Temple in the east and the Imperial College in the west. It is recommended to enter from the Confucius Temple entrance and visit counterclockwise to the Imperial College exit, appreciating the Jinshi name plaques, the profound history of the imperial examination system exhibition, feeling the solemn atmosphere of the Dacheng Hall, and the precious relics of the Qianlong Stone Classics. Do not miss the historical reenactment of the Lin Yong lectures. 🎟️Ticket Information: Reservation first, it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance through Ctrip 💗Other Tips: There are a few unique shops hidden on Guozijian Street, such as Guanxia, which are great places for shopping and photography. Strolling around, you can not only find your favorite items but also capture many satisfying photos. The attraction is not far from popular spots like Yonghegong, Wudaoying Hutong, and Ditan Park. After visiting the Imperial College, you can continue to explore the surrounding cultural relics and natural scenery.

Just a short walk from the Lama Temple, lies the Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, once the site of the imperial college during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and now a museum consisting of multiple scholarly halls and stone steles and showcasing the educational system in imperial China. The Temple of Confucius in Beijing is the second largest Confucian Temple in all of China, after the one in Confucius' hometown of Qufu. Post the visit, one can visit some of the Hutongs/Alleyways nearby to visit cafés. Recommended for visitors who are interested in history (especially China’s ancient imperial examination system which was intended to ensure social mobility), and have more time to see more traditional architecture after visiting Lama Temple. The subway is very closeby, so can commute easily. #bucketlistreboot #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit #january2023

This is the temple that is near the Lama temple. From what I saw it is rather small or I simply didn’t find all of it which happens sometimes. Lovely little temple and would be good to go to along with a few others or even after brunch with a friend. I don’t think it’s an extremely popular one as even though it was a weekday it was very empty, aside from one man who decided to follow me around which may be why I didn’t see a lot of the temple. Not the first time that’s happened. Apparently for an enjoyable holiday I have to not talk to anyone. Other than that it was nice and quiet which is a welcomed break from the city.

#TravelChina It's time for the Beijing side of the spiritual side. 😙 At the beginning of the year like this, we should go to receive luck, fame, and success. 1. Lama Temple (雍和宫) Ask for happiness, studies, and work. Entrance fee 25 yuan 07:00-17:30 Also known as "Four Prince Temple", it is the most famous temple in Beijing. It was originally the imperial palace. After that, it became a temple for Tibetan monks to come and live. Now it has become another tourist attraction. A place where tourists come continuously. The famous item of this temple is "Bracelets made from incense powder from the temple", which are believed to improve your life if worn. This is a temple that anyone visiting Beijing must not miss. 🚇 Line 2 or 5, Lama Temple Station 雍和宫 Exit F 2. Kongmiao and Imperial College Museum (孔庙和国子监博物馆) Request for study, admission fee 15 yuan 09:00-15:30 The temple is about 600 meters away from the Lama Temple, inside the Guozijian Museum. It was originally a place to worship Confucius in the past. Later, it was renovated into a museum and temple so that people can go to worship and pray for Studying and Exams 🚇 Line 2 or 5 Lama Temple 雍和宫 Exit F (Opposite Lama Temple) 3. Guangji Temple (广济寺) Request a partner, no admission fee 08:00-15:30 This is another temple that is very close to the city. It was originally established as the center of the Buddhist Association in China. Later, it was opened as a temple for people to visit. 🚇 Line 4 Xisi Station 西四 Exit A2 4. Fayuan Temple (法源寺) Request a child, no admission fee This is the oldest temple in Beijing, about 2,000 years old. It is believed that if anyone wants a child, they should come here. You can ask for it at this temple 08:30-16:00 🚇 Line 4 or 7 Caishikou station 菜市口 Exit G 5. Tanzhesi Temple (潭柘寺) Ask for work, admission fee 50 yuan 08:30-16:30 This temple is located in Mentougou District, 24 kilometers from the city center. It is a temple where in the past, emperors or dynasties High-ranking people all came to worship and ask for blessings at this temple to ask for luck and work (if you come in September-October During the autumn leaves season You might be lucky enough to meet a wild fox coming down from the mountain at the temple.) 🚌 Special bus number 21 🚗 50 minutes drive from the city center 6. Lingguang Temple (八大处灵光寺) Ask for health and fortune. Admission fee 10 yuan 06:00-17:30 This temple is located in Shijingshan (石景山) in Badachu Park. Badachu enshrines the Buddha's tooth relic (currently temporarily enshrined in Bangkok). There are a total of 8 places to worship in the temple, which may require some climbing or steep slopes. This is another sacred temple in Beijing where people come to worship 🚌 Bus No. 347, get off at Badachunan Station 八大处南 🚗 Drive from the city center for 1 hour 7. Hongluo Temple (红螺寺) Ask for a match, admission fee 54 yuan 08:00-16:30 This temple is famous among Chinese women for finding a match. Inside the temple, there is a ceremony using a red sign to ask for a match (similar to the Red String Temple in Hong Kong) 🚌 Bus No. H57, get off at Hongluosi Station 红螺寺 🚗 Drive from the city center for 50 minutes - 1 hour 8. Baipu Temple (白瀑寺) No admission fee 08:30-17:00 This is the temple that is furthest from the city center of Beijing. If you go, it will take about half a day. It is a temple that Thai people do not know much about. But it is a temple that Beijingers know as "Temple of Wonder" because of its unique architecture Suitable for worshiping and taking pictures. It is a temple that is more than 2,000 years old. Inside, there are exquisite and beautiful buildings. It is also sacred in asking for good fortune and happiness (If you finish worshiping at this temple, you can go to the Great Wall of China at Juyongguan Pass) 🚗 Drive from the city for 1-1.30 hours Which temple is near? Go to that temple. But if you are a true spiritual person, I recommend visiting every temple😙🙏

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The Beijing Confucian Temple was first built in 1302, the sixth year of the Dade era of the Yuan Dynasty. The Imperial College was built on its west side at the same time, forming a layout of "temple on the left, school on the right." The Yuan court conferred upon Confucius the title of "Dacheng Zhisheng Wenxuan Wang" (Supremely Accomplished and Most Holy King of Culture and Declaration). The imperial examination was reinstated in 1313, establishing Beijing as the center of Confucianism, a status that continued through the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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My dears, the meal cost over 300 yuan for two people and was very delicious and classy. It’s not cheap but acceptable. ❤️❤️❤️ [Tableware] Introduction to Fangshan The food provided to the emperor is called imperial food. After the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the imperial chefs in the palace also became common people. These chefs opened restaurants. Because the dishes they made were imitations of the imperial meals of the Qing Palace, they were called "Fangshan". [Tableware] Special dishes 1️⃣ "Four Grabs" (stir-fried pork tenderloin, fish fillet, kidney, prawns), 2️⃣ "Four Sauces" (stir-fried hazelnut sauce, pea sauce, cucumber sauce, carrot sauce), 3️⃣ "Four Crisps" (crispy chicken, crispy fish, crispy meat, crispy kelp) 4️⃣ And first-class tofu, chestnut braised cabbage, etc. 🚉Transportation Guide: 📍Detailed Address: Fangshan Hotel is located in Beihai Park, No. 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing [Metro] Subway: You can take Metro Line 8, get off at "Beihai North" Station, then exit from Exit B and walk about 820 meters to reach Fangshan Hotel. [Bus]: Nearby bus stops include Beihai Station, Xibanqiao Station, etc. You can take multiple bus lines to get there. [Taxi]Taxi/Online Ride-hailing: You can directly tell the driver that the destination is Fangshan Restaurant in Beihai Park. [TaxiFront]Taxi: Take a taxi from Tiananmen Square to Beihai South Gate, about 15 minutes. ✅Surrounding attractions 1. Jingshan Park: Located to the north of Beihai Park, it is a royal garden with a long history and an important part of Beijing's central axis. From Jingshan, you can overlook the Forbidden City and the downtown of Beijing; 2. Shichahai: To the west of Beihai Park, it consists of three connected lakes. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Beijing is not just a city, but also the feelings and memories that our parents cannot let go of. It carries their youth, ideals and patriotism, and is a shining pearl in the long river of time. 🌟Day 1 ➡️ Depart from Chongqing 🛫 Arrived in Beijing at 4 o'clock Packed up and prepared to go to [Si Ji Min Fu Roast Duck Restaurant], but... there were so many people that I wanted to cry, and I had to queue for three hours. In the end, I took away and ate copper pot hot pot meat (take away only half an hour)! After dinner, I took my family for a stroll in Shichahai. 🌟Day 2 ➡️ Forbidden City ➡️ Old Summer Palace The Forbidden City is a witness to history and a inheritor of culture! ❌Refuse to rush through the process! If you want to have an in-depth tour of the Forbidden City, you must make an appointment with a tour guide, you must make an appointment with a tour guide, you must make an appointment with a tour guide‼ ️ 🌟Day 3 ➡️ Temple of Heaven/Chairman Mao Memorial Hall ➡️ Wangfujing Unfortunately, only my father was invited to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall [Sigh] We split up and went to Wangfujing after reuniting 🌟Day 4 ➡️ The Great Wall We followed a tour group on this day, gathering at 6am [Split], and finished the climb at 12pm🔚We were exhausted🫠 🌟Day 5 ➡️ Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum If you bring children to Beijing, you must check in. Let your children see the highest institution of learning in ancient times, wander within the red walls and green tiles, shuttle between ancient trees and stele forests, listen to the academic stories that happened here 700 years ago, feel the broad wisdom of the ancestors and sages, and understand the humanistic atmosphere left by the long river of history. 🌟Day 6 ➡️ Prince Gong’s Mansion ➡️ Return trip It’s really nice to meet parents who don’t spoil the fun. It’s a pity that I didn’t see the flag-raising ceremony this time. I will bring them to Beijing next time [Cute] ⚠️ - Basically, I walk around every day, so I must wear a pair of comfortable shoes👟 - You must make an appointment in advance to enter popular attractions, and this is when you really have to compete with your hand speed - Many attractions in Beijing do not allow you to bring bags❌ - The three-piece warm suit is indispensable when you go to Beijing in winter - Transportation is basically taking the subway, which is very convenient

Lama Temple is now a major landmark in Beijing. There are many places to eat, play and take photos nearby. Especially the festive decorations in Chunri Hutong make Beijing more lively. Don't miss this fun route. 1️⃣ Lama Temple. As soon as you enter, you will be attracted by the building complex, and your whole body and mind will be baptized. The souvenirs of Lama Temple are of course bracelets, and the "Happiness from Heaven" tea gift box is a good choice for gifts. 2️⃣ Wudaoying Hutong: The whole street is full of literary and artistic atmosphere, and many small shops take photos. It looks very nice. Recommend Fuding Coffee. You can take photos of Lama Temple on the terrace upstairs. You can take photos of various festive decorations. 3️⃣ Guozijian. Not only is there a red and memorial archway, you can also visit the Confucius Temple. 4️⃣ Beixinqiao. There are several streets for snacks, and you can't stop eating.

The higher palace schools that existed during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, with their structure of temple on the left and school on the right, are the best place to understand the ancient education system. The Confucius Temple is the place where "the first teacher Confucius" is worshipped. It is the place where Confucius was worshipped by the central government of each dynasty. It is the second largest Confucius Temple after the Confucius Temple in Qufu. Its structure is complete. On the left is the Confucius Temple, where you can pay homage to the first teacher Confucius. On the right is the Imperial College (Taixue), and in the center is the "Biyong", which was the lecture hall where Emperor Qianlong gave lectures and was also the lecture hall for later emperors. There are also six other halls (Ruxing, Chengxin, Chongzhi, Xiudao, Zhengyi, Guangye), as well as Yilun Hall (Taixue Library), which are also different halls and rooms, in charge of teaching, courses, rewards and punishments, etc., which shows the rigor and attention to detail of ancient education. The fact that education is so sophisticated today is partly due to the foundations laid in the past. If you visit Beijing, you might as well go 👍🏻👍🏻 #Beijing Good Places #Beijing Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum

Xiaoju Hutong is located in the northeast of Dongcheng District, Beijing, starting from Daju Hutong in the north and ending at Dongsi 44th Alley in the south. The history of this hutong can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty, when it was called Juzi Hutong. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the northern section was called Chunshu Hutong, and the southern section was called Juer Hutong. By the Xuantong period, it was officially named Xiaoju Hutong and has been used ever since. In March 2022, Xiaoju Hutong was included in the "Protection List of Traditional Place Names in the Core Area of the Capital (First Batch of Streets and Hutongs)", reflecting its importance in historical and cultural protection. It is next to the food street in Dongzhimen, so you can arrange to visit them together.

Every time I go to Citywalk near Lama Temple, I always pass by here. Compared to Lama Temple which is just across the street, there are a lot fewer people here. The last time I came here was when I was in the first or second year of junior high school. The school organized a tour of Confucius Temple + Imperial College + Prince Gong's Mansion. It was a snowy day. Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.... (How scary 😱) It seems that the Confucius Temple has recently opened the middle area of ​​the Dacheng Hall? When I went there, I was stopped. There are some exhibitions in the side halls. Overall, if there were not many people who brought their children to worship Confucius, there should be fewer people? After all, there are many places to visit in Beijing. Most of them are visited when they go to the Lama Temple, and then buy some cultural and creative products [Smart]

📍Address: West side of Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 🚗Transportation: Shared bikes are recommended 👍️Must-visit: The formation of Guoxue Hutong can be traced back to 1947. At that time, this hutong had no name and was not named Guoxue Hutong until 1947. As the highest institution of ancient China, Guozijian is adjacent to Guoxue Hutong, which adds a profound cultural heritage to this hutong. Guoxue Hutong is not only a residential area, but also has Guoxue Primary School, which is an important place for learning and inheriting Chinese culture. In addition, the end of Guoxue Hutong is close to the Confucius Temple, forming a strong cultural atmosphere, and is known as one of the most nationalistic alleys. 🎟️Ticket: No reservation required, no ticket required 💗Other tips: Feel the hutongs in Beijing

Organizer: Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum Exhibition Period: 2024.8.28--2024.9.28 Exhibition Venue: East Square of Dacheng Hall Confucius was a great thinker and educator in ancient China. The Confucian doctrine he founded and the Confucian thought developed on this basis have had a profound impact on Chinese civilization, making it a valuable spiritual wealth contributed by the Chinese nation to all humanity. In ancient times, the worship of Confucius was closely linked to school education. Since the Tang Dynasty, "there were schools in every prefecture and county, and every school had a temple for the sages." As a model of the ancient Chinese temple-school system, the Guozijian was the highest educational institution during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and the Beijing Confucius Temple was the sacred hall where emperors and Guozijian teachers and students worshipped Confucius. Generations of students read his books, practiced his rituals, and admired his character. Worshipping Confucius and the sages of past generations became an important means for students to receive moral education and character cultivation. Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum A source that is deep flows long, and roots that are deep yield lush leaves. On the occasion of the 2575th anniversary of Confucius's birth, let us traverse history to feel the profound historical and cultural connotations and the beauty of traditional rituals and music contained in the grand ceremony of worshipping Confucius. Let us pay tribute and respect to the exemplary figures of excellent traditional Chinese culture represented by Confucius, thereby further strengthening cultural confidence, continuing the historical context, and better promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of excellent traditional Chinese culture.

Traveling in Beijing in autumn, one thing you must do or you'll regret it is exploring the hutongs!!!!!! . Below is my favorite hutong walk route Take photos of red walls and grey tiles 📷, visit small shops 🍃, climb rooftops for coffee ☕️, and finally have a meal at a bistro 🍷. In the crisp autumn weather ☁️, you can walk this route countless times without getting bored. . 🚶🏼Specific route: Ditan Park → Yonghe Temple → Wudaoying Hutong → Guozijian Hutong → Andingmen Inner Street ⏳Time: Half a day to a full day . ① See Ditan as described by Shi Tiesheng Take photos of the layered red walls and yellow tiles at Fangze Altar See the 'sea' 🌊 of Ditan next to the croquet court Take photos of tree shadows on the red walls around Shenma Hall . ② Absorb the incense at Yonghe Temple If you want to pray, go early 🎋 If you want a quiet stroll, go around 3-4 PM (entry stops at 4:30 PM) By then, the crowds have thinned out Sitting on the steps, smelling the incense is very calming 💆🏻 . ③ Climb rooftops at Wudaoying Hutong Although there aren't many interesting shops left There are also fewer people 🌱 It has a bit of a shabby, lazy, and relaxed vibe You can sit on the rooftop of Wutong Café The owner is very friendly, and the coffee is good . ④ Experience the former highest academy at Guozijian Chengxian Street in front of Guozijian is the only street in Beijing with a paifang (archway) The locust trees on both sides of the street are very tall 🌳 The lush green against the red walls makes for great photos There are also a few cafés on the street Town House, in particular, features Nordic style You can have a rare Swedish afternoon tea 🫖 . ⑤ Have a drink on Andingmen Inner Street After Guozijian, you'll reach Andingmen Street There are many charming bistro-style shops along this street 🥂 After walking for most of the day, it's a good place to have a meal and rest Here are three places I've tried and liked, you can give them a try: ▪️Sparrow ▪️The Diner ▪️Uhhuh

📍Attraction Address: Dongcheng District, Beijing, north side of the Confucius Temple, under the jurisdiction of Andingmen Subdistrict Office, a dead-end alley running east-west. It starts from Guanshuyuan Hutong in the east, is impassable in the west, neighbors the Confucius Temple to the south, and borders Wudaoying Hutong to the north. It is 176 meters long and 6 meters wide, with an asphalt road surface. 🚗Transportation: Convenient to travel by shared bike 👍️Must-Visit Attraction: Guoxue Hutong, unnamed during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was named in the 36th year of the Republic of China (1947). It was named because the hutong is located behind the Guozijian (also known as the Imperial Academy). The name has been retained since 1949. Currently, there is a Guoxue Primary School in the hutong, and the rest are residential houses. This is right behind the Guozijian, close to Wudaoying, Yonghe Temple, and Guozijian, with a lot of foot traffic, yet it remains a quiet, life-filled hutong. There are many plants along the roadside, such as loofah, grapes, and peppers. 🎟️Ticket Information: No reservation required, no ticket needed 💗Other Tips: Close to Guozijian, Wudaoying, and Yonghe Temple, plan to visit them together.

"Wisteria hangs from the cloud trees, its flowering vines befitting the spring sun." During the May Day holiday, visit the Confucian Temple and Imperial College Museum in Beijing to admire the ancient trees and the spectacular bloom of wisteria. By ten-thirty in the morning, the place is already bustling with visitors. Entering from the Gate of the Great Teachers and walking to the east side of the Stele of the Advanced Scholars, you will find the two trees with the most magnificent canopies in the garden. The ancient vines are entwined, and the blooming wisteria cascades down like a waterfall, with strings of purple set against the red walls and ancient buildings, creating an extremely romantic beauty. Wandering among the ancient trees that reach the sky, some are over seven hundred years old while others are at least a couple of hundred years old. The wisteria climbs and blooms, and many visitors, dressed in Hanfu or cheongsams, take out their cameras and phones to capture the beautiful moments. It's a bit late to arrive, and the flowers on some trees have begun to wither. It seems that I will have to come early tomorrow to see this, which can be called the 'ceiling' of Beijing's wisteria viewing. The Confucian Temple Cultural and Creative Space on the west side of the Dacheng Hall is also bustling with people. Wisteria-themed limited edition stamps, glazed archway fridge magnets, carp-leaping-over-dragon-gate folding fans, Imperial College 3D pop-up notebooks, wisteria round fans, and other souvenirs that combine creativity and aesthetics attract many tourists to come and make purchases. I am no exception, having bought a fridge magnet, stamped it, and also enjoyed a unique strawberry mango algae blue milk ice cream, fully experiencing the purple romance of this season. The Confucian Temple in Beijing was the site where Confucius was worshipped during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Imperial College was the highest educational institution established by the state during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Both attractions are in the same compound and can be visited together. Nearby Guozijian Street, Wudaoying Hutong, and the Lama Temple are also well worth a citywalk. 📍Address: No. 15 Guozijian Street, Andingmen Inner, Dongcheng District, Beijing ⏱️Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays) 🚇Subway: Take Line 2/5 to "Yonghegong" station, exit F and walk

Address: No. 13, Guozijian Street, Andingmennei Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:30) Closed on Mondays Ticket Price: 30 RMB per adult The Beijing Confucius Temple, also known as the 'Temple of the First Teacher' or 'Xuansheng Temple', was the site of Confucian ceremonies held by the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Confucius Temple was built in 1302 AD, covering an area of 22,000 square meters, with three courtyards in succession. The buildings on the central axis are, in order, the First Teacher's Gate, Dacheng Gate, Dacheng Hall, and Chongshengci. Entering from the First Teacher's Gate (now the ticket checkpoint), the first things that catch the eye are the statues of Confucius teaching and the Dacheng Gate. On the east and west sides, there are 198 steles of scholars from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties and stele pavilions from the Ming and Qing dynasties. With the guidance of a tour guide, it is easy to find the name of Liu Yong. There are also names of historical figures such as Lin Zexu and Zeng Guofan. Visitors can try to find these great people's 'college entrance examination results'. In front of the Dacheng Gate, there is a sacred stele, which is a stone tablet from 1307 when Emperor Wuzong of the Yuan dynasty conferred the title 'Dacheng Zhi Sheng Wenxuan Wang' on Confucius. It is very precious, so it is covered with glass. The Dacheng Gate has three doors. The middle door is not open and is only used for major celebrations. After entering through the side doors, you reach the Dacheng Hall. To the left of the Dacheng Hall is a cypress tree called 'Chujian Cypress', which, according to legend, during the Ming dynasty, the corrupt official Yan Song was performing Confucian rituals on behalf of the emperor, and when he passed under this tree, a sudden gust of wind blew and knocked off his official hat. Later generations said that this tree could distinguish between loyalty and treachery, hence it was named 'Chujian Cypress'. The Dacheng Hall is the main building of the Confucius Temple, where Confucius' spirit tablet is enshrined and where the emperor performed rituals during Confucian ceremonies, originally built in 1302. Inside, there are not only plaques written by emperors of the Qing dynasty but also many ancient musical instruments: bianqing, chime stones, and yu. The guide said that the treasure of the hall is a musical instrument called 'Duyu', made from a single piece of Hetian jade, said to weigh 20 jin (approximately 10 kg), and is priceless! However, the room is too dark to see that it is jade; without knowing, one might think it is a black inkstone! After leaving the Dacheng Hall, one should visit the Chongshengci, but since it is under renovation, entry is not allowed. Only the stone statue of Confucius and the gallery of porcelain paintings of the seventy-two sages were seen at the entrance. The visit to the Confucius Temple is over. Then, passing through the Qianlong Stone Scripture Gallery, you reach the Imperial College.

The ultimate model for teachers through the ages - the Confucius Temple and Imperial College in Beijing. It was the highest institution of learning in the country during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, famous for the 'monopoly of the top scholars', and the 'Bi Yong', where Emperor Qianlong lectured, is among them. The Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum were the highest institutions of learning in the central government during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, as well as the highest educational administrative body of the state, and also the royal place for offering sacrifices to Confucius. The Confucius Temple in Beijing was founded in the sixth year of Dade of the Yuan Dynasty (1302 AD), and after continuous expansion and renovation through the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, it finally took on its present scale and form in the early years of the Republic of China. The overall architectural structure of the Confucius Temple and Imperial College in Beijing follows the regulation of 'left temple and right school', serving respectively as the place where the emperor offered sacrifices to Confucius and the highest institution of learning in the central government.

🌟 Highlights: Confucius was a great Confucian in Chinese history, an outstanding thinker. The Imperial College was the place for the ancient imperial examination system. 👍 Most Recommended: It is recommended to take a look here, visit the Confucius Temple, and feel the Confucian thought shining in the Chinese nation. 📍 Detailed Address: The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum

📍Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum Time passes, but the fragrance of books remains~ Enter the highest institution of learning in ancient times Looking for the path of official career in the past👣 After visiting Lama Temple, of course you have to visit the "Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum" in Imperial College 📍Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum: No. 13, Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District! It is a 5-minute walk from Lama Temple. ⌚️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays! 🎫Tickets: Buy and use as you go! Free admission for those under 18 and over 60 The Confucius Temple is a shrine to commemorate the great thinker and educator Confucius. The Imperial College was the highest institution of learning and educational administrative agency established by the state during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was also known as "Taixue" and "Guoxue". Its main building has been well preserved for more than 700 years and it is the only intact site of the highest institution of learning in ancient times. Tour route: Enter from the Gate of the First Teacher - Monument of the Jinshi - Dacheng Gate - Great Confucius Exhibition - Dacheng Hall - Ancient Cypress - Chongsheng Temple - Forest of Stone Steles of Thirteen Classics - Exhibition of Chinese Imperial Examination System - Exhibition of the Restoration of the Imperial Academy - Shengqian Hall - Yilun Hall - Sundial - Biyong Hall - Glazed Archway - Aotou - Imperial College Gate - Jixian Gate You can also check in with stamps: 4 stamps in the Cultural and Creative Store, 1 stamp in the Qianlong Stone Classics, 2 stamps at the Imperial College Gate, 1 stamp in the Biyong Hall, and 1 stamp on the list of successful candidates It is very meaningful to bring your children here to learn about Confucian culture, worship Confucius, and appreciate ancient architecture!

❤Recommended reason: Shichahai is located in Xicheng District, Beijing, within the North Second Ring Road of Beijing city area, and is one of the famous attractions representing the unique characteristics of Beijing. Attraction check-in points: 🌺Hutongs: The grass growing on the tiles of the hutongs near Shichahai, you can feel the old Beijing hutong culture. 🌺Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum: You can understand China's history and culture. 🌺Specialty shops on Imperial College Street: You can buy souvenirs with Beijing characteristics. 🌺Motorcycles near the Drum Tower: You can experience the collision of modern transportation tools and ancient buildings. 🗓Itinerary: Morning: Visit the Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum to understand China's history and culture. Noon: Buy souvenirs in specialty shops on Imperial College Street. Afternoon: Visit the hutongs and experience the old Beijing hutong culture. Evening: Experience modern transportation tools near the Drum Tower. 🎫Ticket: Free 🈺Business hours: All day 📝Note tips: ●Shichahai has a large flow of people on weekends and holidays, it is recommended to plan your trip in advance. ●During the tour, pay attention to protect the environment and respect the lives of local residents. ●Pay attention to safety and obey traffic rules. 📍Traffic route: 🚍Bus: You can take bus 106, 116, 60 and other buses to reach Shichahai. 🚇Subway: Take subway line 8 to reach Shichahai.

Guozijian Street (Chengxian Street) is located in Andingmen, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is 680 meters long and 12 meters wide, running from east to west, starting from Yonghegong Street in the east to Andingmen Inner Street in the west. It was formed during the Yuan Datian period and is the only street in Beijing that has been listed as a municipal cultural relics protection unit. It is also the only remaining arcade street in Beijing.