Thursday, April 3, 2014

Temple of Confucius

Temple of Confucius

Nearby Guozijian (Imperial College ) and the Lama Temple , it is the second largest Confucian Temple (the largest in the homeland of Confucius in Qufu , Shandong Province ) . It was during the Yuan Dynasty , built in 1302 , Confucius, the greatest thinker and educator of ancient China to honor. Then she had renovated and expanded in the Ming and Qing Dynasties several times. It was after the main temple in Beijing , and now a pleasant place to walk and enjoy the ancient times.

During the three dynasties, the temple is a place of examination, candidates had to choose imperial bureaucracy . The examiner was on paper , the answer is locked in a small cabin for 3 days. There are 198 stone tablets , which were treated with 51,624 winners (called Jinshi , literally advanced students ) prints, Yuan Ming and Qing dynasties. In addition , another 14 stone stele pavilions , built in the Ming and Qing seize valuable historical information about ancient China.

Dacheng Hall ( Hall of the Great Perfection ) is the main building in the temple, where the funeral service was held at Confucius. Outside the room , the famous old tree stands called Chujian Bai (Touch Evil Cryprss ) № A00922 . Name has a legendary color. According to the unofficial history , during the Ming Dynasty , the Chancellor misnamed Yan Song came to worship Confucius on behalf of the emperor. When he passed cypress , took one of the branches of the hat, which was considered by the people as the old tree can be seen as bad people. Where the name came .

Confucius and his thoughts were very popular in ancient Chinese societies and stressed most dynasties governments. In the church you can find the royal architectural ornaments , for example , painted yellow tiles and images of the dragon for the Emperor and his power, reflect the importance of Confucius.

Admission: 10RMB
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Hutong

Hutong

Hutong and courtyard houses
" Hutong " is a transliteration of the Mongolian word meaning " street "; courtyard houses , commonly known in English as the Chinese quadrangle or quad means four buildings in the courtyard, surrounded by traditional Chinese residence . Hutongs formed siheyuan lines. Many hutongs and courtyard houses have been removed to make way for new roads and buildings , but lately they protect people from the government for its important role in reflecting the life of old Beijing .
Hutong and Siheyuan tour has become a popular way for tourists to experience the life of the elderly in Beijing. Circulate daily through the hutongs rickshaw . Some tourists also his life one day pellets Siheyuan communicate with the host , meals and traditional Beijing. It's so funny and useful.

historic Sites
Shichahai is the main area of city planning in the Yuan, Ming and Qing and many royal nobles , ministers and celebrities have lived there , as Prince Gong Mansion , Prince Chun Mansion , the residence of Mrs. song Chingling residence Guo Moruo . You can also follow other ancient buildings, Guanghua Temple , Temple Huoshen , Drum and Bell Tower, Yindian bridge, etc. might visit

Shichahai
Shichahai is a famous historical and cultural tourism scenic spot in Beijing. It consists of three reservoirs ( Qianhai , Houhai , Xihai ) , historical sites along the coast and popular custom residential (called hutongs and quads ) . The total area of ??146.7 hectares and is the best preserved place for the style and characteristics of old Beijing .
Qianhai , Houhai , Xihai : It is divided into three parts water . It is a wonderful experience for children rowing boat on the lake.

Hutong Bar Street and Shichahai Lake
Street Houhai
Street Houhai
Although surrounded by many hutongs and courtyard houses , Shichahai , Houhai area in particular is still involved as part of the Street Bar . On the bank of Shichahai , there are many popular bars and Houhai Bar Street is famous for. Many locals and foreigners spend their night , where they are clearly lakes and traditional Beijing could see the buildings as they discuss , drinking in a bar with modern factors. This is especially nice in nature , tradition and modernity , so that you are relaxed .
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