The Temple of Confucius
In China, the Beijing Temple of Confucius is the second largest temple dedicated to the Chinese philosopher and politician. The biggest is the one built in Qufu in Shandong Province, where Confucius was born.
This famous attraction was built in the 14th century and continued on to the Qing Dynasty. Some of the buildings are being restored, but there are still plenty of quiet grounds that you can explore with leisure.
Some of the notable features of the temple are a statue of Confucius and a 700-year-old Touch Evil Cypress (Chujian Bai).
The complex boasts of four courtyards that meet to create a central axis and structures that will make you feel like a philosopher after you see all of them. These include the Gate of Great Accomplishment, the Hall of Great Perfection, and the Hall for Admiration of the Sage.
More than just a tourist attraction, the Beijing Temple of Confucius is also where people who wish to join the imperial bureaucracy undergo their examination. While taking the exams, the candidates are locked in a small cubicle and must survive for 3 days.
The names of those who passed are inscribed on a stele, hundreds of which line the temple grounds.
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