Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum

We went here on the third day of the Qingming Festival. Although Guozijian Street was very busy, it was very quiet here. Except for one or two tour groups, there were almost no people. It was hard to imagine that this was Beijing during the holidays. The buildings here are very beautiful, and many of them are comparable to the Forbidden City. It is worth a visit and highly recommended. We used the annual ticket of the Beijing Museum, so both of us were free. If you buy tickets alone, it costs 30 yuan per person.

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are connected. I guess the ancient students must have worshipped and studied at the same time. Although the Imperial College now no longer has the purpose of teaching, the surrounding area still reveals a strong literary and academic atmosphere. For example, Fangjia Hutong Primary School, which many Beijing children have tried their best to squeeze into, is located in Fangjia Hutong opposite the Imperial College.
【Visiting time】1 hour

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy were first built in the Yuan Dynasty. They were the places where the royal families of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped Confucius and were the highest institutions of learning in the country and administrative organs for managing national education. The museum has launched permanent exhibitions such as "The Great Confucius Exhibition", "The Ancient Chinese Imperial Examination Exhibition" and "The Ancient Chinese Official Morality Culture Exhibition" in combination with its own cultural connotations. The royal-standard buildings such as the Biyong and Dacheng Hall in the park and the inscriptions such as the "Imperial Jinshi Title Stele" and "Qianlong Sutra Stone" are particularly precious. Tickets are 30 yuan per person and closed on Mondays.

Although the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum are two separate buildings, they are also inseparable.
This place is not as big as the Forbidden City, so it doesn't take a long time to visit. There are not as many people coming to burn incense and worship Buddha as in the Lama Temple. If it is not the peak season of summer vacation, it will basically not feel crowded. You can enjoy the red walls and green tiles quietly and without getting tired. The scenery is best in late autumn and early winter, when the sun is transparent, the leaves of the ancient trees have turned yellow, and the red walls are even better with the blue sky.

After leaving Lama Temple, the most convenient place to go is the Imperial College. You can see the "Chengxian Street" archway in 5 minutes' walk. I think if you want to see the whole picture of the imperial capital, this is a must-see monument. It was the highest institution of learning and national education management agency in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was an amazing place in ancient times. At the entrance of the Imperial College Street, there is a monument with the words "Officials and others dismount here", which shows the respect for cultural education in that era and provides students with a peaceful learning environment.

Entering the Imperial College, the first gate is called Jixian Gate, followed by Taixue Gate, Glazed Archway, and Biyong Hall. Yilun Hall and Liutang are on both sides. The most spectacular is Biyong Hall, where the emperor lectures. Why is it called Biyong? In ancient times, the emperor summoned "Bi" and the circular pond was called "Yong". The place where the king of the Western Zhou Dynasty taught was surrounded by a circular pond, leaving only one gate and a bridge connecting it, called "Biyong". As a result, the construction regulations continued until the Qing Dynasty. Biyong Hall is a square building with a pointed roof, gorgeous and elegant, with a royal style. The red and gold inside, at first glance, you might think you have entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Yilun Hall is a library, equivalent to a university library. There is a statue of Confucius in front of the hall. Of course, it is not a historical relic, but a gift from the president of the Hong Kong Confucian Academy. People have to leave their names.

The Confucius Temple in Beijing is next to the Imperial College. my country has always had the ancient system of "temple on the left and school on the right", and the Confucian Temple and the school are inseparable. The Imperial College and the Confucius Temple in Beijing were both built during the Dade period of the Yuan Dynasty, the Imperial College in 1287 and the Confucius Temple in 1302. They are now managed together and called the "Beijing Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum". There is a door in the middle of the two courtyards, and people can enter and exit freely. The famous cultural relic "Thirteen Classics Stone Carvings" is placed in the middle alley. Now there is a house built, and they are like one family.

The plaque on the door of the Confucius Temple in Beijing reads "Temple of the First Teacher". Emperor Shunzhi honored Confucius as "the Great Sage of Great Success, the First Teacher of Literature and Propaganda". There are three courtyards in the temple, namely the Dacheng Gate, the Dacheng Hall and the Chongsheng Temple. The Dacheng Hall is the main place for worship. There is no statue of Confucius, only a tablet. After the demise of the Qing Dynasty, during the Beiyang government period, the plaque inscribed by Emperor Jiaqing was removed and the plaque inscribed by President Li Yuanhong, "Daoqia Datong", was hung until now. Nowadays, in order to preserve cultural relics, the plaques of the emperors are hung on both sides. Other cultural relics include chimes for music. The architecture is also worth seeing, such as the brackets of the Dacheng Gate, which are very beautiful. The Chongsheng Temple enshrines the tablets of Confucius' six generations of ancestors. This kind of bloodline guilt in the feudal era was shocking.

There I saw the Jinshi Stele Forest, a total of 198 steles, including 3 from the Yuan Dynasty, 77 from the Ming Dynasty, and 118 from the Qing Dynasty. Many of them have been eroded by wind and rain and have become inscriptionless. Now that a roof has been built, it is better. There are large bluestone steles and white marble steles. The white marble is severely weathered and can hardly be seen. The bluestone steles can still be identified, with the names of Yu Qian and Yuan Chonghuan from the Ming Dynasty, Lin Zexu, Ji Xiaolan, Li Hongzhang, Zeng Guofan from the Qing Dynasty, and Shen Junru.

Among the many alleys in Beijing, the Imperial College is a special one. It is a route that combines praying, visiting ancient sites, exploring shops, and eating and drinking. Because it is next to the Lama Temple, many tour groups will also stop here, and the tour guides will lead the groups along the Imperial College to the Confucius Temple.
As a free traveler, we can roam around at will, watching the sunlight penetrate the tall trees and cast the layers of green leaves on the ground and the mottled shadows on the red walls; taking photos with the mottled shadows of the leaves against the background of red walls and green tiles; sitting in front of the door on the street and watching the happy smiles on the faces of the couples taking travel photos; watching the tourists and residents riding bicycles leisurely passing by...

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum are located on Chengjian Street opposite the Lama Temple. Built in the Yuan Dynasty, the Confucius Temple was the place where the royal family worshipped Confucius, and the Imperial College was the highest institution of learning and educational management in ancient times.

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are two connected scenic spots that can be visited as one scenic spot. This scenic spot is not very large, but it is full of rich cultural atmosphere. If you are a student, a scholar, or someone who is particularly interested in culture, this is definitely a must-visit place. A few small knowledge points are contributed as follows:
1. The Confucius Temple is a place to worship Confucius, and the Imperial College was the highest institution of learning and educational administration established by the country at that time. Don’t make any misunderstandings;
2. One ticket for two attractions, 30 yuan, half price for students, free for seniors, children and soldiers. There are 200 free admissions every Wednesday, but reservations must be made by phone one day in advance.
3. Take the subway to Lama Temple F southeast exit, walk straight, you will see the archway of Chengxian Street on the right, turn right and walk in to arrive;
4. Worship is a science: boys put their left hands in front, girls put their right hands in front, put their hands together, at chest height, palms facing forward, palms facing oneself, two thumbs flat, close to each other's index fingers, can not be exposed, on ordinary days, bend over to pay respect, in the sacrificial ceremony, three bows and nine kowtows;
5. The performance of "Dacheng Ritual and Music" at the Imperial College is divided into "You Peng", "Xue Er", "Fu Xi", "Guan Ju" and "Da Tong". The performance times are 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00, and the performance duration is 15 minutes.

There were few people when I went there in the afternoon, so I walked slowly. There were many exhibition halls inside, which were small and interesting. I read about the classification of the origins of Confucius' disciples. It is true that there is no distinction between the classes of students. No wonder he advocated teaching students in accordance with their aptitude.

Very nice place
Pray for friends in exams here
Hope Confucius brings good luck
There is a cypress tree in the Confucius Temple.
The tree veins are like dragon claws, tightly grasping the distorted face of the treacherous minister
It is truly a tree of justice!

The Imperial College is very quiet
It was the highest institution of learning in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Now the building is deserted
Leave a strong sense of Zen
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Great for sitting and meditation

It is very close to the Lama Temple, where the Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy are located. It was a place for lectures and courses in ancient times.

The Imperial Academy was the highest institution of learning in my country's feudal era, where great men taught various kinds of knowledge. "Learn the arts of literature and martial arts, and sell them to the emperor's family" and serve the court.

I can be considered a scholar, and I must go to pay homage to Confucius. Apart from Qufu, this is the best place to go.

The highest administrative body for state education management and the highest institution of learning established by the state during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties in China

This is probably the most peaceful and beautiful scenic spot in Beijing with the style of an ancient capital. After visiting the Lama Temple, walk a short distance west to reach the entrance, and then please take a slow walk inside.

On the afternoon of the fifth day of the first lunar month in 2019, the weather was very cold at the Confucius Temple and Imperial College.

Not bad, there are volunteers to explain, the exhibition hall introduction is also very interesting, and there are also original copies of the ancients' exam cheats

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are located in one place, and its full name is "Beijing Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum". In ancient times, students studying in the Imperial College had to come to worship Confucius before going to school every day.

It feels similar to the Lama Temple. Both are buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. There is nothing particularly attractive inside and not many tourists. I walked around and left. It was not interesting, so I just considered it a visit.

Splendid Jiangshan Annual Pass.
I originally thought it was a less popular tourist attraction, but I never expected there to be so many people, including many elementary school students, and there were also reading activities.
The environment is good, in the alley, very quiet, and there are no high-rise buildings around.
I just came here to fulfill a wish. I feel that if you have special arrangements, you don't have to come here. 😂

A Feng Shui treasure land, the ancient trees here are more than a hundred years older than the Forbidden City. The story of the rape cypress is very interesting. Dad likes this place very much😁

Compared with the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the tour is much more comfortable. Surrounded by green trees, the autumn breeze brings coolness. No need to queue, and there are not many tourists in the scenic area. Here, it is very suitable for children to have a moral education of respecting teachers. The whole scenic spot is a museum about the legendary life of Confucius, as well as the Chinese imperial examination system and education system. The Imperial College was originally an educational department in ancient times. There was a performance of "Dacheng Ritual and Music" at the time, and there were not many tourists, so we watched it all.

During the Spring Festival, when all the tourists have left, walking from Wudaoying to Guozijian on a sunny winter day is a great way to tour Beijing's hutongs.

The most holy teacher, the Confucius Temple in Beijing, has completely different styles from the Lama Temple next door. I prefer the academic atmosphere here

The tickets for the Imperial College and the Confucius Temple are together. It mainly talks about the development of ancient education. We took a leisurely look around and then left.

If you have time, walk around and have a look around, it's still worth visiting~~

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum are next to the Lama Temple. They were built in the Yuan Dynasty in accordance with the ancient system of "temple on the left and school on the right". They served as the place where the emperor worshipped Confucius and the highest institution of learning in the central government respectively.
The first choice for family travel.

First time to visit the Confucius Temple in Beijing in two years
The glazed archway here is very beautiful, the shade of the trees is very beautiful, and although there are endless tourists in the alley, it cannot destroy its original tranquility. I like it very much😘

The Beijing Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum were first built in the Yuan Dynasty, in accordance with the ancient system of "temple on the left and school on the right", and were used as the place where the emperor worshipped Confucius and the highest institution of learning in the central government respectively. Both groups of buildings were built along the central axis and were symmetrical in the traditional Chinese architectural style, forming a complete, magnificent and splendid ancient building complex.
The weather is clear and the breeze is gentle, which is very suitable for bringing children to visit and study.

In the past, the imperial examination was held in this place, and Confucius was one of the representatives of Confucianism.

I believe that people who have studied and taken exams would have a sense of déjà vu when visiting the exhibition hall of the Imperial College.
The Art Hall of the Imperial Academy has experience programs designed for student tour groups. The Art Hall can accommodate more than 200 people, with students given priority. Teachers and parents are allowed to visit when there are vacancies in the back. I came in as a teacher. There are four parts in total: reading the Analects, applying cinnabar, writing the character "人", and bowing. Adults don't give out A4 paper, so when writing the character "人", I watched the children write.
The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are very close to the Lama Temple and Wudaoying Hutong.

The Confucius Temple is solemn and majestic with green pines and cypresses and ancient trees. A group of students dressed in Hanfu came to the Dacheng Hall to hold the most important coming-of-age ceremony in life. Confucianism's benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness are reflected here. The Imperial Examination Museum of the Imperial College shows the arduous journey of ancient common people who studied hard to gain fame.

Back to the subway station, take Line 8 to Gulou Street, change to Line 2 and get off at Lama Temple Station, exit from Exit C and head west to Lama Temple Street and south to Guozijian Street, where you can see the "Chengxian Street" archway again. Last year, when I came out of Lama Temple, it was already 16 o'clock, and I had to rush to Ditan, so I missed this ancient street. This time, I can finally walk around. The street entrance is full of fortune-telling and naming shops, many of which are manned by old men with white hair and youthful looks. In response, the roadside speakers repeatedly play propaganda such as "fortune-telling, character review, naming, etc. are feudal superstitious activities, and tourists are urged not to be fooled", which is also a major feature here. To the south of Xixing Road is Beijing Guozijian Middle School, which is ancient and quaint, and tourists are not allowed to visit. The students here are influenced by Chinese culture every day, and the enrollment rate should be quite high. Not far to the west and on the north side of the road are the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College in Beijing. Both the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College were built in the Yuan Dynasty, in accordance with the ancient system of "temple on the left and school on the right". They were respectively used as the place for the emperor to worship Confucius and the highest central institution of learning. Both building complexes were built along the central axis and were symmetrical in the traditional architectural style. First enter the Confucius Temple in the east, and the buildings are the First Teacher Gate, the Great Success Gate, the Great Success Hall, the Chongsheng Temple, etc. There are more than 100 steles with the names of Jinshi in front of the First Teacher Gate and the Great Success Gate. Yu Qian and Yuan Chonghuan of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Yong, Ji Yun, Lin Zexu of the Qing Dynasty, etc. can all be found on the steles. The Confucius Temple in Beijing is the second largest Confucius Temple in China after the Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong. Entering the Imperial College on the west side, the main buildings inside are Jixian Gate, Taixue Gate, Glazed Archway, Biyong, Yilun Hall, Jingyi Pavilion, etc. There are many Confucian temples in China, and their architectural layout and symbolic meaning are roughly the same. However, as the former highest institution of learning in the country, the Imperial College has been preserved intact, and it is the only one of its kind. Therefore, the value of visiting here is quite great, and the various exhibition halls inside will make you feel that the trip is worthwhile.

There is not only a statue of Confucius inside, but also many stone calligraphy works. Those who like calligraphy can appreciate them slowly.

Guozijian Hutong is my most favorite hutong in Beijing, no doubt about it.

The Confucius Temple in Beijing was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. It has three courtyards and was the place where Confucius was worshipped during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.
The Imperial Academy was first built in the Yuan Dynasty. It has three courtyards and was renovated and expanded during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was the highest institution of learning and educational administration established by the state during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is also the only ancient highest institution of learning in China that has been preserved intact.

I went with my high school classmates. Our political teacher at the time was also with us. We all prayed for our upcoming college entrance examination (of course, it was useless).

The Imperial College scenic area is not big, and it is connected to the Confucius Temple! If you ask me whether the Imperial College is fun, I really can't answer, but it is definitely a knowledge-enhancing experience. I personally think that the evolution of the ancient imperial examination system, the details of the ancient imperial examinations, and even the answer sheets are quite interesting. At the same time, I have to admit that most of the people around me, including my so-called highly educated masters and doctors, are really beaten by the ancients in Chinese. It's too embarrassing. Biyong is said to have been built by Emperor Qianlong, and the interior is of course the emperor's specifications. It is said that Emperor Qianlong came to the Imperial College to "teach and answer questions"! On the right side of the Biyong Hall is the cultural exhibition hall of the ancient imperial examination system! I have to say that the Qing government still has some knowledge. It did not blindly promote the Qing characters and culture, and set up a translation department in the imperial examination system! Many small houses in the scenic area are the struggles of the literati who went to Beijing to take the exams before the carp jumped over the dragon gate; the ancient imperial examinations had three subjects, and it is said that one subject took three days. In the small compartments, they answered the papers, ate, rested, and thought hard for 9 days! I really feel that being able to finish the exam is a victory, it's so frustrating! There is no need to say much about the Confucius Temple, just pay homage to the sage Confucius. Regardless of the essence and dregs of Confucianism, Confucius was very knowledgeable in ancient times, and what he proposed is still not outdated today, and some parts should even be taken seriously. There are exhibits of ancient zithers and chimes in the Dacheng Hall, the main building of the Confucius Temple! And the Qianlong Stone Scriptures that appeared on CCTV's National Treasure Program are in the Confucius Temple! If the time is right, you can watch the ceremony of the Confucius Ceremony!

The Imperial Academy was the highest institution of learning in the country during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it was also the place where the emperor gave lectures in person. Like the Confucius Temple, the buildings here are also antique, and the ancient trees in the courtyard are towering, which looks simple and beautiful. If you are bringing your children to Beijing, then I suggest you go and have a look...

It might be better to go in the summer, to feel the place where the ancient academic masters stayed. Looking at the course schedule, it is very important to remember in ancient times. It seems that studying at that time depended on diligence and natural understanding. For the poor students, graduation was probably a long way off. Found a cute dragon~

It is just opposite to the Lama Temple, which is very convenient. Since the Lama Temple is quite famous, outsiders generally do not go to the Imperial College. I recommend it to everyone, it is worth a visit.

We didn't take any photos after entering the Imperial College. The Imperial College is not only the highest institution of learning, but also the national temple. The tour guide told us not to take out our phones to take photos and to be respectful. So, I toured inside with peace of mind. There were special tour guides for the Imperial College explaining that there were many ancient trees and stone tablets inside. Being able to engrave one's name on the stone tablet was the dream of all scholars at that time. What can I say about this attraction? If you have enough time, you can come and take a look.

The Confucius Temple is where the emperors of all dynasties worshiped the sage Confucius. Figure 5 The outermost steps leading to the main hall are the paths for the common people, the two sides in the middle are the paths for the civil and military officials, and the part in the middle with dragon patterns is the path for the emperor, the son of heaven. The Dacheng Hall is filled with ritual instruments and musical instruments. There are many ancient trees planted in the Confucius Temple, which is older than the Imperial College as a whole.

The street where the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Street are located, the Imperial College Street, still retains five archways. Walking in this alley, you can see some old objects everywhere, such as the horse-mounting stone, the horse-dismounting stone, and the Fire God Temple where the common people worship. It is really interesting to imagine what this street looked like in the past. Even if you come here in summer, you will not feel hot. The green trees here cover the entire street, which is really rare in Beijing. The tickets to the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are only 30 yuan. You will know how cost-effective it is when you walk in and take a look. Pay attention to the stone tablets. Some are engraved with the names of the candidates who passed the imperial examination, some are the emperor's personal handwriting when offering sacrifices to Confucius, and there is a room that treasures the "Thirteen Classics" engraved on the stone during the Qianlong period. It is really interesting. Walking from the Confucius Temple to the Imperial College, pay attention to the changes in the colors of the houses and streets. The "Biyong" in the center of the Imperial College is quite in the style of Qianlong. Although the utilization rate is not high, it also adds a bit of style and highlights to this "college campus". I like it very much and hope to come again~

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are adjacent to the Lama Temple, and most people visit them together. As the highest administrative organ and institution of learning during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the place is surrounded by a strong bookish atmosphere. The Dacheng Hall is the most central building in the Confucius Temple. The columns in the hall are engraved with the imperial calligraphy of various emperors from Kangxi to Xuantong to show respect for Confucius. Just like the solemn atmosphere of the Confucius Temple, the Imperial College restores the scene of the imperial examination room at that time, with a closed examination room, dazzling gold lists, and a wide variety of scholar's test papers (although they are all incomprehensible), telling the story of the Chinese nation's writing and ink.

I went there in the afternoon and it was closed. There was nothing I could do as I had to take a break from my business trip to go shopping. I missed a lot, but I was satisfied with the look around.

The one and only official Confucius Temple and the equally unrivaled national institution of learning are the most culturally rich places in Beijing.

The Imperial Academy was the highest institution of learning and educational administration established by the state during the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was also known as the Imperial Academy and the National Academy. In ancient times, students who studied in the Imperial Academy were called Jiansheng.

Individual tourists must enter the Confucius Temple through the gate, follow the guide inside to listen to the explanation, and learn Confucius' teachings and rituals. The key is to pray to Confucius more and pray that he will not fail the exam.

I went with my daughter on May 18, Museum Day. You can enter by registering your name, mobile number and the number of people. You have to go through security check before entering. Because it is Museum Day, many schools organized activities. I think it is worthwhile for both children and adults to learn about it. It introduces Confucius' life experience and the many inspirations he left for future generations.

Very quiet, with few people. There are some small groups wearing Hanfu to take pictures. There are also children visiting.

Follow the guide to learn about Confucius. If you are interested, you can come to

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum are two scenic spots, but the ticket only costs one, 30 yuan. In ancient times, there was a saying that the temple was on the left and the school was on the right, so the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College were connected. The Confucius Temple is also known as the Imperial Temple and the Wen Temple, and the Imperial College is also known as the Imperial College, which is the highest educational institution in ancient times. The entire scenic area takes about 2 hours to visit. Tourists can arrange to visit it together with the Lama Temple. It is very close and can be reached by walking to the Lama Temple Station by taking the subway.

Guozijian Street is lined with trees and is a great place to take photos that have a Beijing feel. Standing under the shade of the trees, with the palace-style red walls and the original alleys as the background, the wooden door frames and golden door nails of the ancient buildings are also very distinctive decorations. Most importantly, there are not many tourists.

The Beijing Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy Museum were first built in the Yuan Dynasty, in accordance with the ancient system of "temple on the left and school on the right", and were used as the place where the emperor worshipped Confucius and the highest institution of learning in the central government respectively. Both groups of buildings were built along the central axis and were symmetrical in the traditional Chinese architectural style, forming a complete, magnificent and splendid ancient building complex.

After visiting Lama Temple during the Spring Festival, I went to the Confucius Temple and Imperial College across the street. They were pretty nice. But I got there a little late and didn’t have time to take a closer look at many places.

The Beijing Confucius Temple is located on Guozijian Street in Dongcheng District. It is the second largest Confucius Temple in China after the Confucius Temple in Qufu. It is the place where emperors of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped Confucius. The Dacheng Hall, the main hall for worship, has nine sections and five entrances, reflecting the reverence for Confucius. There is a cypress tree in front of the Dacheng Hall that is 700 years old.

Confucius Temple Imperial College:
Opening hours: 8:30-14:30
Tickets: 30 yuan/person for adults; half-price tickets: 15 yuan/person. Primary and secondary school students are free of charge with valid IDs, and college and technical school students can buy half-price tickets with their IDs; veteran cadres are free of charge with retirement certificates; active soldiers are free of charge with valid IDs; children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge; disabled people are free of charge with disability certificates;
The Confucius Temple is connected to the Imperial College, so this ticket is a combined ticket for both places, which is quite worthwhile.
It was just past nine when we entered, and there were not many people in the Confucius Temple, which made people feel quite relaxed. Many of the people who came here were parents who brought their children to educate them or pray for the college entrance examination.
For me, I like this kind of scenic spot, both in terms of landscape and traffic. There are many exhibition halls in the Confucius Temple, which display the life of Confucius, the spread of Confucian culture, the imperial examination system of various dynasties, etc. If you have enough time, it will be very interesting to read it carefully, especially for those who like history or study liberal arts.
The Qianlong Stone Classics is a very impressive sight, but remember not to touch the stele, because if too many people touch it, the words will be erased. I think it is strange that Chinese people want to touch everything, touch the stone lions, touch the dragon heads, touch the plaques and even touch the bricks, and then tell themselves that this will make them healthy, live a hundred years, succeed in their studies, get promoted and make a fortune...
I found that there are still many foreigners in the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College. I wonder what they think of these cultures.

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are right next to the Lama Temple. As the largest Confucius Temple in China, the century-old wisteria is entwined with ancient cypresses. You can come here to explore the ancient sites or pray for good luck in the exams. The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College are attractions together, with the Confucius Temple as the entrance and the Imperial College as the exit.
If you have children who are still studying, you can worship Confucius and pray for him. But please note that the posture of worship is different from that of worshipping Bodhisattva, and you have to worship four times. It is difficult to describe the specific way of worship in words. Fortunately, there are tour guides every day, so you can listen to other people's explanations and learn more.

If you bring your children, it is highly recommended to go~~ You will benefit a lot

The Confucius Temple covers an area of ​​22,000 square meters and has three courtyards. The buildings on the central axis are the First Teacher Gate, the Great Success Gate, the Great Success Hall, and the Chongsheng Temple. On the east side of the front courtyard are the stele pavilion, the kitchen for the gods, the pavilion for the sacrifices, and the well pavilion; on the west side are the stele pavilion and the Zhizhai Hall, and the Zhijing Gate is connected to the Imperial College. On both sides are 198 steles with the names of Jinshi from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, engraved with the names, native places and rankings of 51,624 Jinshi, which are precious physical materials for studying my country's imperial examination system. Outside the Great Success Gate are the Qianlong Stone Drum and two related Qing Dynasty stone steles. The main buildings in the central courtyard are the East and West Verandas and 13 Imperial Stele Pavilions; the Chongsheng Temple in the back yard is an independent courtyard, forming a complete ancient building complex of the Confucius Temple in Beijing. (Written by: Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum)

The Imperial College was the highest institution of learning and educational administration established by the state during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, also known as "Taixue" and "Guoxue". It was first built in the 24th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1287 AD). It was extensively renovated and expanded during the Yongle and Zhengtong periods of the Ming Dynasty. In the 48th year of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a group of royal buildings, "Biyong", were added, forming the current regulations. The overall building of the Imperial College faces north and south, with three courtyards, covering an area of ​​more than 27,000 square meters. The Jixian Gate (the main gate), the Taixue Gate (the second gate), the glazed archway, the Biyong Hall, the Yilun Hall, and the Jingyi Pavilion are arranged in sequence on the central axis. Students who studied in the Imperial College in ancient times were called "Jiansheng". The Imperial College not only accepted students from all ethnic groups across the country, but also received foreign students. It played an active role in cultivating talents of all ethnic groups in China and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. The main building of the Imperial College has been well preserved for more than 700 years. It is the only intact site of the highest institution of learning in ancient times. The Imperial College is famous for its long history, unique architectural style, and profound cultural connotation.

It's near the Lama Temple and there was an event going on when I went there.

I went there today. It was very quiet. There were a few tour groups. I listened to the explanation and prayed for a place on the list of successful candidates. I don't know if it worked. It is still very educational for children.

Although the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College Museum are adjacent to each other and now sell tickets together, they are actually two places: the Confucius Temple is the place where the emperor worshipped Confucius and is the national temple; the Imperial College is the educational management agency and the highest institution of learning in ancient Chinese feudal society and is considered a royal university. The red wall outside is very suitable for taking pictures!

It is quite close to Lama Temple and Wudaoying, so you can visit them together. The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College have the feeling of old Beijing. It is beautiful to take pictures when the weather is fine. As a historical site, it is worth visiting.

Although the Confucius Temple is not as unique as the one in Qufu, it is also a temple under the emperor's feet, which is also very impressive. But I personally think that the more distinctive one is the Imperial College and the Biyong inside.

The main reason for going here is to find the place where my grandparents used to live. It is in the Imperial College. So I visited the Confucius Temple there. I was preparing when I went there, because there would be a Confucius worship activity the next day. The Imperial College was once the highest institution of learning and educational administration.

The Imperial Academy was the highest institution of learning and educational administrative agency established by the state during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, also known as "Taixue" and "Guoxue".
It was first built in the 24th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1287 AD), and was extensively renovated and expanded during the Yongle and Zhengtong periods of the Ming Dynasty. In the 48th year of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a group of royal buildings, the "Biyong", were added, forming the current regulations. The overall building of the Imperial College faces north and south, with three courtyards, covering an area of ​​more than 27,000 square meters. The Jixian Gate (main gate), the Taixue Gate (second gate), the glazed archway, the Biyong Hall, the Yilun Hall, and the Jingyi Pavilion are arranged in sequence on the central axis.

"The Imperial College was the highest institution of learning and educational administration established by the state during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, also known as "Taixue" and "Guoxue". It was first built in the 24th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1287 AD). It was extensively renovated and expanded during the Yongle and Zhengtong years of the Ming Dynasty. In the 48th year of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a group of royal buildings called "Biyong" were added, forming the current regulations. The overall building of the Imperial College faces north and south, with three courtyards, covering an area of ​​more than 27,000 square meters. On the central axis are the Jixian Gate (main gate), the Taixue Gate (second gate), the glazed memorial archway, the Biyong Hall, the Yilun Hall, and the Jingyi Pavilion."
When we went there in the morning in May, there were many people who looked like high school students coming to the Imperial College and the Confucius Temple to pray, probably hoping to get a boost for the college entrance examination. The volunteer interpreter was very serious and talked about a lot of things.
After entering the second gate, which is the Imperial College Gate, you can see two small pavilions on the left and right, the bell pavilion on the left and the drum pavilion on the right. There is a tall and magnificent glazed memorial archway in the corridor north of the gate. After the glazed memorial archway, you will see the Biyong Hall. The Biyong Hall was built in the 49th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty. Its structure symbolizes the roundness of the sky and the squareness of the earth. After Emperor Qianlong, every time a new emperor ascended the throne, he would come here to give a lecture to show the central government's emphasis on higher education.

This is a place to respect teachers and feel the essence of Confucian culture. It tells the life of Confucius. The ancient "fish leaping over the dragon gate" had to pass through the gate here, as the photo below will remind you. From 4:00 to 4:15 p.m., there is a performance representing ancient culture, which lasts only 15 minutes.

The Imperial College was the central government school after the Sui Dynasty in ancient China. It was the highest institution of learning in the ancient Chinese education system. It was also called the Imperial College or the Imperial Temple. The Imperial College is located in the north and faces the south. The Jixian Gate, the Taixue Gate, the Glazed Archway, the Biyong, the Yilun Hall, and the Jingyi Pavilion are distributed on the central axis. There are four halls and six halls on the east and west sides, forming a traditional symmetrical pattern. Every step into the Imperial College is very particular. Friends who are going to play might as well learn about it first.

The auntie who checks the tickets has a very bad attitude! If you have a cultural complex, you can go and have a look.

It's a place that broadens your horizons, but the brands you buy there are in collusion with the tour guide, who keeps selling you stuff.

When Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, established Beijing as the capital, he ordered the establishment of the Xuansheng Temple in the Jin Privy Council to worship Confucius in order to strengthen ideological rule and win over the feudal nobles and literati of the Han nationality. Adjacent to it is the Imperial Academy, which was the highest institution of learning and educational administration established by the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, also known as the "Imperial Academy" and the "National Academy". Tickets for the two attractions are sold together, 30 yuan per person.

The glazed archway is indeed precious, but the Biyong has more profound heritage. As a place for teaching, it is already a little bit of wisdom accumulation. The square horizontal columns and the surrounding water design further reflect the ingenuity of the craftsmen at that time.