Beijing Temple of Confucius
Beijing Temple of Confucius, Confucian temple in Andingmen, China
The temple spans 22,000 square meters with four courtyards aligned along a central axis, featuring the Dacheng Hall as its main ceremonial structure point.
Built in 1302 during Emperor Chengzong's reign of the Yuan dynasty, this temple underwent expansions in both Ming and Qing periods to reach its current dimensions.
The temple grounds contain 198 stone tablets documenting the names, birthplaces, and ranks of 51,624 scholars who passed imperial examinations across three dynasties.
Visitors can access the temple via subway lines 2 or 5 to Yonghegong Station, with admission fees of 30 CNY and operating hours from 8:30 to 17:00.
A 700-year-old cypress tree named 'Touch Evil' stands in the grounds, connected to tales of a government official who lost his hat beneath its branches.
Location: Andingmen Subdistrict
Inception: 1302
GPS coordinates: 39.94518,116.40830
Latest update: May 22, 2025 15:26
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