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Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum
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Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum

孔庙国子监博物馆

Beijing, Dongcheng·39.9880°N, 116.3013°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50, students CNY 25, free on specific days
Duration
1.5-2 hours

About Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum

This museum complex unites Beijing's Confucius Temple with the Imperial College, the Guozijian, where scholars once trained for imperial examinations. Ancient cypresses, stone steles and ceremonial halls evoke centuries of learning.

Highlights

• Beijing's Confucius Temple with the ancient Imperial College (Guozijian). • Ming-era cypress trees and stone steles. • Traditional ceremony displays.

Suggested Route

South gate → Dacheng Hall → steles corridor → Guozijian main hall → Bi Yong; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Nearby Guozijian Street teahouses and Confucian-cuisine eateries. Lodging: Dongcheng and hutong hotels.

Facilities

Ticket office, restrooms, audio guide, shop; accessible.
Travel Tips

Book free tickets in advance via WeChat mini-program. Bring passport for entry. No-flash photography.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

09:00-16:30 (closed Mondays)

Getting There

Dongcheng District, Guozijian St; Metro Lines 2/5 Yonghegong Station; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~28 km).

Reservation

Advance real-name reservation required via official WeChat (RMB 30).

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0), students CNY 25 (≈ $3.5), free on specific days

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
孔庙国子监博物馆

39.9880, 116.3013

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