Beijing Confucius Temple was built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and served as a national site for ceremonies honoring Confucius throughout the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (1271-1911). It stands alongside the Imperial College, the highest institution of learning in imperial China at the time. Its courtyards are arranged along a central axis, with ancient cypress trees and rows of stone steles, and centered on the solemn Dacheng Hall, where Confucius was honored.
On Teachers' Day, step into this historic complex, pause before the statue of Confucius as a teacher outside Dacheng Gate, and discover a tradition of respecting teachers and valuing learning that has endured in China for centuries.
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