Beijing Temple of Confucius
北京孔庙 · Andingmen Subdistrict
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Beijing Temple of Confucius
Welcome to the Beijing Temple of Confucius, the second largest temple dedicated to the Great Sage in all of China, surpassed only by the temple in his birthplace of Qufu. Established in 1302 during the Yuan Dynasty, this site has…
Listen in the app2The Forest of Steles: A Registry of Excellence
One of the most impressive features of the temple is the collection of 198 stone tablets, or steles, that line the courtyards. These are not merely decorative monuments; they are a comprehensive 'registry of excellence' for the…
Listen in the app3The Ancient Cypresses: Living Witnesses
As you move through the courtyards, you will find yourself under the shade of massive, gnarled cypress trees. Some of these trees are over seven hundred years old, planted when the temple was first established. …
Listen in the app4Dacheng Hall: The Hall of Great Perfection
The center of the temple complex is the Dacheng Hall, or the Hall of Great Perfection. This is the main ritual building where ceremonies honoring Confucius were performed by the emperors themselves. …
Listen in the app5The Imperial College: The Pinnacle of Learning
Adjacent to the temple is the Guozijian, or the Imperial College. This was the highest institution of learning in traditional China and the administrative center for the national education system. …
Listen in the app6A Walk to Guijie: From Philosophy to Flavor
After immersing yourself in the quiet wisdom of the temple, a short walk will bring you to a very different kind of Beijing experience: Guijie, or Ghost Street. This is one of the city's most famous food streets, known for its…
Listen in the app7Modern Pilgrimage: The Visitor Experience
Today, visiting the Temple of Confucius is a smooth, modern experience. While the site is ancient, the ticketing and visitor services are thoroughly 21st-century. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we depart from the Beijing Temple of Confucius, we carry with us a sense of the profound order and intellectual depth that has shaped China for centuries. We have walked among the names of 51,000 scholars, stood under…
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What is Beijing Temple of Confucius?
Beijing Temple of Confucius is a place in Andingmen Subdistrict with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Andingmen Subdistrict |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.9452, 116.4083 |
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