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Lama temple

The Confucian temple

As its name suggests, the temple enshrines Confucius, an ancient Chinese thinker, educator and cultural colossus of worldwide prestige. It commenced in the 6th Year (1302) of Yuan’s Dade Reign and ended in the 10th Year (1306). In the 9th Year (1530) of Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, the Chongshengci (Shrine of Sage Worship) was erected to worship five generations of the Clan, in particular Confucius himself. Later Dachengdian (Hall of Great Achievement) got expanded when it came to the 32nd Year (1906) of Guangxu reign in Qing Dynasty. From then on, the temple has taken on a present look. For more than 700 years, it witnessed to how the rulers in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped Confucius, preached Confucian teaching and spread the literary tradition. In this way, it grew into a sanctuary in the hearts of all feudal scholars.

Guozijian

Guozijian was the highest institution of learning and educational administrative management established by the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Its other name is Taixue, which was born in conjunction with the imperial examination system. The Imperial Academy also witnessed the emergence, development, and demise of the imperial examination system. The values and spirit contained in the Imperial Academy and the imperial examination system are a huge cultural wealth for China and even the world.

Hutong

The hutongs in Beijing are not only the veins of the city and the thoroughfares of transportation, but also the places where ordinary people in Beijing live and an important stage for the historical and cultural development and evolution of the capital. It records the changes of history, the style of the times, and contains a strong cultural atmosphere, like museums of folk customs, leaving marks on people's various social lives. Strolling through it, there are famous historical sites everywhere, and savoring it carefully is like an encyclopedia of Beijing. Many bricks and tiles in the hutongs have a history of hundreds of years. From the alleys and courtyards of various sizes, one can learn about the lives of Beijing citizens, including their lifestyle, interests, and neighborhood relationships.

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Hutong