Beijing Confucian Temple, A Sanctuary of Confucianism and Imperial Exams

15 Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

The Confucius Temple in Beijing is located near the Yonghe Temple

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Introduction

In Chinese history, the three dynasties of Yuan, Ming, and Qing all held ceremonies to worship Confucius at the Confucius Temple in Beijing. The temple was built in 1302 and took 8 years to complete. It consists of three courtyards arranged along the central axis, including the Dacheng Gate, Dacheng Hall, Chongsheng Gate, and Chongsheng Temple. There are 198 tablets inscribed with the names of successful candidates in the imperial examinations from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, which are important historical materials for understanding the ancient Chinese imperial examination system. Since 1928, the Confucius Temple has been open to visitors.

Address

15 Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Opening hours

08:30-16:30 (all day)
Last admission: 15:30 (Tue-Sun, May 1-Aug 31) all day (all day) (Mon, May 1-Aug 31) 08:30-16:30 (all day)
Last admission: 15:30 (Tue-Fri, Sep 1-30) 08:30-18:30 (all day)
Last admission: 17:30 (Sat-Sun, Sep 1-30) all day (all day) (Mon, Sep 1-30) 08:30-16:30 (all day)
Last admission: 15:30 (Tue-Sun, Oct 1-31) all day (all day) (Mon, Oct 1-31) 08:30-17:00 (all day)
Last admission: 16:30 (Tue-Sun, Nov 1-Feb 25) all day (all day) (Mon, Nov 1-Feb 25) 08:30-18:30 (all day)
Last admission: 18:30 (Mon-Sun, Feb 26-Feb 26 next year) 08:30-17:00 (all day)
Last admission: 16:30 (Mon-Sun, Feb 27-Apr 30) Tips: Note: Minors and those without capacity for civil conduct (including those with limited capacity for civil conduct) must be accompanied by a guardian to visit the museum. Visitors aged 70 or above (including) from out of town can enter free of charge with a senior citizen card or ID card. Visitors aged between 60 (including) and 70 (not including) from out of town can enjoy a 50% discount with a senior citizen card or ID card.

Transportation

Subway: Take Line 2 Inner Loop to Yonghegong Station Exit F (Southeast Exit) and walk 453 meters to reach your destination.

Phone 010-64075259;010-64057214