Confucius Temple & Imperial College Tickets
Confucius Temple & Imperial College Tickets
Entrance Ticket (No Guide)
Entrance Ticket Only (No Guide): A QR code will be sent to your email 5 days before your visit. Please use the code to enter the site by scanning it at the entrance. Make sure to provide a valid email address at the time of booking.
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Entrance Ticket with Guide
Entrance Ticket with Guide: Your tour guide will meet you at the main entrance and provide historical insights and stories throughout the visit.
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Highlights
Step back into imperial China with a visit to the Temple of Confucius and the Imperial College (Guozijian)—two of Beijing’s most historically rich and culturally significant sites. Located just a short stroll from the famed Lama Temple, these twin landmarks once served as the spiritual and educational heart of the Chinese empire. The Confucius Temple, Beijing’s second largest of its kind, honors the great philosopher with serene courtyards and ancient stone steles engraved with the names of successful imperial exam scholars.
Next door, the Imperial College (Guozijian) was the highest educational institution in imperial China, where top scholars studied Confucian classics and prepared for civil service. Now a museum, the site showcases the structure and legacy of the imperial education system through its ceremonial halls and detailed exhibits.
Pre-booking your entry ticket lets you skip the lines and enjoy a hassle-free visit. For those wanting a deeper dive, you can upgrade to a guided tour to hear the fascinating stories and significance behind these ancient sites. (Note: Tickets will be sent 5 days prior to your travel date.)
- Explore Ancient Academia: Visit two of Beijing’s most important historic and cultural landmarks.
- Skip the Lines: Enjoy fast-track entry by pre-booking your tickets in advance.
- Cultural Significance: Discover the Confucius Temple and Guozijian—spiritual and educational pillars of imperial China.
- Upgrade Option: Enhance your experience with a guided tour for deeper historical insight.
Itinerary
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
Admission Ticket IncludedVisit the Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, a historic complex that once served as China’s premier educational center during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Temple of Confucius, the second largest of its kind in China, was built in 1302 as a place for imperial officials to honor Confucius, and features ancient statues, intricate carvings, and over 190 stone steles inscribed with the names of scholars who passed the rigorous Imperial Examinations. Adjacent to the temple, the Guozijian Museum—formerly the Imperial College—offers a glimpse into the traditional education system and the examination methods used to select civil servants in imperial China.
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Additional information
- Duration: 1 day (approx.)
- Meeting Point: Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, No.13 Guozijian Street, Beijing, China
- End Point: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Entry is valid for Confucius Temple and the Imperial College (Guozijian).
- Visitors are free to explore the grounds at their own pace.
- Operating hours may vary by season—check locally before visiting.
- Children are welcome
- Must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
Your booking will be confirmed by the provider instantly.
A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 2 days before your selected activity date. No refunds can be issued if cancelled less than 2 days before your selected activity date.
Please present your mobile or printed ticket to the staff at the entrance.
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Unique Beijing Tours
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