Confucian temple, Beijing, China
Guozijian, the Imperial College during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, can be found in Beijing's Chengxian or Guozijian Street; it is also the site of the Kong Miao, or the Confucius Temple. Established in the Yuan Dynasty. Guozijian was the heart of China's highest educational administration and college from the 1200s to the end of the Qing dynasty in the 20th century. Qing emperors gave lectures there following their coronations, their ministers and scholars would stand outside, listening. For the hard of hearing, officials stood beside the emperor and repeated everything in a loud voice
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Location: Beijing, China
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