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2.5h History Walking Tour in Confucius Temple & Guozijian Museum

By Anna
Free cancellation available
Price is $65 per adult
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Overview

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy (Guozijian) were both established in the 14th century. They together served as the highest educational institution of the state and the site where emperors conducted ceremonies to honor Confucius.

We will provide an approximately 2 hour and 30 minute detailed English-speaking tour, covering temple culture, sacrificial culture, learning culture, the imperial examination system, architectural standards, and more. This will offer you a comprehensive opportunity to better understand Chinese culture.

Activity location

  • Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
    • No.13 Guozijian Street
    • Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Confucius Temple and The Imperial College Museum
    • 15 Guo Zi Jian Jie
    • 100011, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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2.5h History Walking Tour in Confucius Temple & Guozijian Museum
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$65.00 x 1 Adult$65.00
Total
Price is $65.00
Until Sun, Aug 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry/Admission
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Confucius Temple and the Imperial Academy (Guozijian) were both established in the 14th century. Following the ancient system of "temple on the left, school on the right," they together served as the highest educational institution of the state and the site where emperors conducted ceremonies to honor Confucius. We will first visit the Confucius Temple. Here, we will provide a detailed explanation of Chinese temple culture and introduce the life of Confucius. We will also explore the architectural structure of the Confucius Temple and its role in sacrificial ceremonies.
Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Afterward, we will visit the Imperial Academy (Guozijian) that next to the temple of Confucius. Here, we will provide a detailed explanation of ancient Chinese learning culture and the imperial examination system. We will also explore the functions of the various rooms in the Imperial Academy and delve into the historical context of the time.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTemple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
    • No.13 Guozijian Street
    • Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEConfucius Temple and The Imperial College Museum
    • 15 Guo Zi Jian Jie
    • 100011, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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