Located on Guozijian Street inside Anding Gate, the Temple of Confucius in Beijing is the place where people paid homage to Confucius during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
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This temple consists of four courtyards. The main structures include Xianshi Gate (Gate of the First Teacher), Dacheng Gate (Gate of Great Accomplishment), Dacheng Hall (Hall of Great Accomplishment) and Chongshengci (Worship Hall). Dacheng Hall is the main building in the temple, where the memorial ceremony for Confucius was often held. Inside the temple one can see that 198 stone tablets are positioned on either side of the front courtyard, containing 51,624 names of Jinshi (the advanced scholars) of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Also 14 stone stele pavilions of the Ming and Qing dynasties hold the precious historical information of ancient China.
One item of note is the 700-year-old Chujian Bai (Touch Evil Cypress) in the temple. Its name is associated with an ancient legend. During the Ming Dynasty, one day the superior official-Yan Song came to worship Confucius on behalf of the emperor. When he was passing by the cypress, one of the branches of the tree took his hat off. Since Yan Song was a treacherous official, people have thought the old tree could distinguish between good and evil people. Hence its name.
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| Admission Fee: | CNY 10 |
| Opening Hours: | 08:30 to 17:00 |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: | One hour |
| Subway: | Subway Line 2: get off at Yonghegong Station, get out of the station from Exit C (Southwest Exit), and walk south about 600 meters, then you'll find Guozijian Street where the Temple of Confucius and Guozijian located. Subway Line 5: get off at Yonghegong Station, and get out of the station from Exit D (Southwest Exit). |
| Bus Route: | Take bus no.13, 116 or 684 and get off at Guozijian Station. Take bus no.13, 116 or 117 and get off at Yonghegong Station. Take bus no. 13, 18, 44(小), 44(大), 62, 75, 116, 606, 800(内), 800 (外), 909 or 特2 and get off at Yonghegong Bridge East Station. Take bus no.125 and get off at Yonghegong Bridge North Station. |
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Q & A on Temple of Confucius in Beijing
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Sep. 16,2009 22:34 Reply
Ms.Jade said:
Is there any subway to Temple of Confucius? Thanks.
Sep. 17,2009 01:01
Mr.Shan replied:
Hi, the Temple of Confucius is just located nearby the Yonghe Lamasery. Both of the subway Line 2 and Line 5 have a stop at Yonghe Lamaery. You could use any of them~
Sep. 17,2009 03:18
Ms.Shirley replied:
Taking subway Line 2 or Line 5, stop at Yonghegong Station (Yonghe Lamasery Station) and walk out from the Exit C. Please turn south and walk about 600 meters. You will get to the street of Guozijian. The famous Confucious Temple locates in this street.
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Jul. 27,2009 14:44 Reply
Mr.Mike(USA) said:
I was here during the Golden Week last October and it is quite amazing... I huighly reccommend this for anyone seeing Beijing... The Lama Temple is right nearby (5 minute walk) and you can easily see both in a day...
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Jul. 3,2009 23:52 Reply
Mr.Mark(Canada) said:
This temple is a beautiful place....so peaceful.... for more info on Confucianism and its history read Reginald Fleming Johnston's book Confucianism and Modern China (written in 1920's) He was the tutor to Puyi the last emperor.
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May. 12,2009 23:30 Reply
Mr.smith(asdfghjk) said:
how old is the confucian temple??
May. 15,2009 02:01
Ms.Jane replied:
From its first construction in 1302, the temple should be 707 years old now!
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Jan. 22,2009 12:36 Reply
Mr.project(america) said:
I need to learn more about places of importance in Cunfucius' philosific religion. NOW!