Confucius (Kongzi) (551-479 BC), who also bore the names Qiu and Zhongni, is acknowledged as ancient China greatest thinker and philosopher. Confucianism remains an important aspect of traditional Chinese culture today. Located at eh junction of Ancient Culture and Imperial College streets, the 700-year-old, 22,000-sq.m temple was a sacrificial site for emperors of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Visitors can view the temples relics from the compounds grand buildings. Among them is the Jinshi Inscription Stele, artifacts relating to the Chinese Imperial Examination System, and what is known as the Three Scriptures Stele Forest. In 1988, the temple was designed a site of historical importance under the guidelines of the National Relics Protection Unit.
Address: 13 Guozijian Jie, Dongcheng District
Time: 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m
Ticket: 10 yuan
Transport: take Subway line 2 and get off at Yonghegong Station or Buses 13, 18, 44, 62, 104, 108, 116, 406, 807

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