Best Beijing Confucius Temple Tours from Pekín

The Temple of Confucius in Beijing is the second-largest Confucius temple in China, built in 1302 during the Yuan Dynasty as a ceremonial center for court officials to honor the teachings of Confucius. Beijing Temple of Confucius is best known for the 198 stone monuments that line the front yard and an ancient cypress tree known as the “Touch-Evil Cypress”. Nearby cultural attractions such as the Lama Temple and Imperial Academy create a colorful and well-connected itinerary for history and architecture lovers.