Guozijian

The Imperial College was the highest educational institution and administrative organization for education in ancient China. Serving as the place where emperors of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties lectured, it was equivalent to today's Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the Ministry of Education. Students who studied at the Imperial College were called 'Jiansheng'. The Imperial College not only accepted students from all ethnic groups across the country but also hosted foreign students. It played an active role in cultivating talents from various ethnic groups within the country and promoting cultural exchanges between China and other countries. The glazed tile archway of the Imperial College is the only archway in the country that was erected for education, also known as the Dragon Gate Archway. There are three gates in total: civil officials go through the left, military officials through the right, and the emperor through the middle, hence the name Dragon Gate. Therefore, when visiting, be sure to try to leap through the Dragon Gate!

Guozijian Chengxian Street This is a spot that has been recommended many times. Not only because I love the beauty of the four seasons at Guozijian, but also because I adore the mottled sunlight and tree shadows outside the red walls. In 2024, may the simple joys come in pairs, and may success come to those we wait for beyond the red walls.

Visit China's ancient highest institution of learning and education administration--the Imperial College to see the autumn scenery there. The students who studied at the Imperial College in ancient times were called 'Jiansheng'. The Imperial College not only accepted students from all ethnic groups across the country but also hosted foreign students. It played an active role in cultivating talents from various ethnic groups in China and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. As the place where emperors of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties lectured, it was equivalent to today's Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the Ministry of Education. The emperor lectured in the Biyong Hall, as shown in figure 5, while the officials and students kneeling outside the hall listened to the emperor's lecture through the successive high-pitched recitations of the transmission officials. Hahaha, this class is a bit hard to follow, requiring absolute silence and concentrated energy. The ancient institution of higher learning, having gone through more than 700 years of vicissitudes, is well-preserved, which is not easy. The ginkgo trees laden with fruit stand tall and straight, already showing the first signs of autumn. The three-entry courtyard, with its ancient trees and green shade, is tranquil and mysterious.

The Imperial College is located at No. 15 Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, and was founded in the tenth year of the Dade era of the Yuan Dynasty (1306). It was the highest institution of learning established by the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Imperial College faces south with its back to the north, following the 'left temple, right school' system. It is adjacent to the Confucius Temple in Beijing to the east and consists of three courtyards, covering an area of more than 20,000 square meters. The main buildings are all concentrated along a central axis, from south to north in succession are the Jixian Gate, Taixue Gate, Glazed Tile Archway, Biyong, Yilun Hall, and Jingyi Pavilion. The subsidiary buildings are distributed around their respective main buildings.

Imperial College and Confucius Temple took advantage of the tail of the holiday to stroll around and feel the festive atmosphere. The last time I came to the Imperial College was five years ago. Autumn in Beijing is getting closer, and the beautiful scenery everywhere makes people feel comfortable. Imperial College

The Confucius Temple and the Imperial College were established in the Yuan Dynasty, in accordance with the ancient system of 'left temple and right school', serving as the place for the emperor to worship Confucius and the highest central university respectively. Both groups of buildings are built along the central axis in a symmetrical traditional Chinese architectural style, forming a complete, magnificent, and splendid ancient architectural complex. 🌟Highlights: ——The Confucius Temple covers an area of 22,000 square meters and has three courtyards. The buildings on the central axis are the First Teacher's Gate, Dacheng Gate, Dacheng Hall, and Chongsheng Shrine. The front yard has a stele pavilion, a divine kitchen, a provincial sacrificial pavilion, and a well pavilion on the east side; there is a stele pavilion and a Zhi Zhai on the west side, and there is a Jingjing Gate connected to the Imperial College. There are 198 steles of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, inscribed with the names, hometowns, and rankings of 51,624 scholars, which are precious physical materials for studying China's imperial examination system. Outside the Dacheng Gate, there are Qianlong Stone Drums and two related Qing Dynasty steles. The main buildings in the middle courtyard are the east and west porches and 13 imperial stele pavilions; the Chongsheng Shrine in the back courtyard is independent, forming a complete ancient architectural complex of the Beijing Confucius Temple. ——The Imperial College was the highest university and educational administrative institution established by the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, also known as 'Tai Xue' and 'Guo Xue'. It was established in the 24th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1287 AD), and was extensively renovated and expanded during the Yongle and Zhengtong periods of the Ming Dynasty. In the 48th year of Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, a group of royal buildings called 'Bi Yong' was added, forming the current system. The overall architecture of the Imperial College faces south, with three courtyards, covering an area of more than 27,000 square meters. The buildings on the central axis are Jixian Gate (main gate), Taixue Gate (second gate), Liuli Archway, Biyong Hall, Yilun Hall, and Jingyi Pavilion. The main building of the Imperial College has been well preserved for more than 700 years and is the only completely preserved site of the ancient highest university. 👍Most recommended: ——The Qianlong Thirteen Classics Stele is a precious historical material for studying Confucianism, and it is now placed in the alley between the Confucius Temple and the Imperial College. Figures fourteen and fifteen. ——There are more than 40 ancient locust trees in the Imperial College, the most famous of which are the 'Auspicious Locust' on the west side of the Yilun Hall and the 'Luo Guo Locust' on the west side of Biyong. ——The Liuli Archway is located inside the Taixue Gate, with a structure of three bays and four pillars and seven floors, and is the only archway in Beijing dedicated to education. The front is inscribed with 'Huanqiao Jiaoye', and the back is inscribed with 'Xuehai Jieguan', both written by Emperor Qianlong. Figure one. ——The Biyong is square in plan, built on a square stone base, with a double-eave four-cornered spire roof covered with yellow glazed tiles, three bays wide and deep, with doors on all four sides. There is a corridor (auxiliary steps around) around it, and there is a pool of water outside the corridor. Figures seventeen and eighteen. 📍Detailed address: No. 15 Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. Ticket price: 30 yuan/person for adults. 🚉Transportation strategy: Bus: Take bus No. 13 or 84 in Beijing, get off at Guozijian Station and go there; take bus No. 116 or 117 in Beijing, get off at Yonghegong Station and go there. Subway: Take subway line 2 or 5 in Beijing, get off at Yonghegong Station and go there. 📝Note tips: The first 200 people are free every Wednesday (reservation required), and there are volunteers for free explanation.

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#christmastrip My trip to Beijing Guozijian felt like a journey through a place of wisdom and history. It was the place where the national examination took place and the candidate are running for important roles in the emperor. The ancient courtyard and traditional Chinese architecture made it seem like I traveled back in time. The big wooden gate and the Hall of Classics were really impressive. Inside, I explored the quiet courtyards and learned about how students studied here a long time ago. The room now turn into a place where child can learn calligraphy. The ancient trees and stone tablets added a peaceful touch. I felt like I was part of an old story as I walked through the old halls. Guozijian is a living museum, where you can see how people learned and respected knowledge in ancient China.