Beijing Temple Of Confucius

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Very beautiful place with lovely beautiful and information boards with English explanation describing the history of the place and the philosophy and teachings of confucius. The imperial college is right next door and the entrance fee is included in the price of the confucius temple ticket. It was very interesting to me the history about how they selected the scholars and the exams they took. If you want to waltz through and just take some pics then an hour is probably enough, otherwise I'd recommend at least two to three hours.

It was interesting to learn that foreign european countries in the past were very inspired by Confucianism too, especially France. Tickets cost rmb 30 on wechat. It was also interesting that the Qianlong Emperor loved this place alot and kept putting edicts here, or that edicts look like words carved on the statue of giant tortoises

This museum is quieter and more serene than others, with an exhibition on Confucius' life and fewer visitors for a thorough visit. It connects to the busier Guozijian, where parents bring children to cross the Dragon Gate and touch the "Sole Winner" stone for academic success.

Awesome Temple with amazing architecture, sculptures & paintings, We particularly enjoyed the historical stone pillars database of all those civil servants who passed their exams at the Confucius University! Recommended,!