Dear friends, today I want to share Beijing's ancient culture with you, the Imperial Academy and the Confucian Temple. The Imperial College is located in the east of Beijing Andingmen, is the highest institution of yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty, the three generation, built in the yuan Dade ten years (1306), according to the "traditional left temple building regulations Right Study" built on the right side of Confucian Temple.
亲爱的朋友们， 今天想跟大家分享的是北京的古文化， 国子监和孔庙。国子监位于北京安定门内东侧，是元、明、清、三代的最高学府，建于元大德十年（1306年），按“左庙右学”的传统建筑规制建在孔庙右边。
Confucian Temple is located in the Imperial College Street in Beijing Andingmen, it is the second one next to Shandong Confucian Temple in Qufu, was built in the yuan Dade six years, it is the three generation of central government official in Yuan Ming and Confucius worship places, in addition to the three emperor, Yuan Shikai also went to Beijing for the Confucian Temple after he became the emperor.
Confucian Temple covers an area of about 20 thousand square meters, and there are four courtyards. Located in the central axis of the building from the south to the north in order for the Xian Shi, DaChen door , Tsung shrine.
孔庙位于北京安定门内国子监街，是仅次于山东曲阜孔庙的中国第二大孔庙，始建于元大德六年，是元明清三代中央政府官方祭祀孔子的场所，除了三代皇帝，袁世凯在称帝后也曾前往北京孔庙祭孔。孔庙占地约2万平方米，有四进院落。分布于中轴线上的建筑自南向北顺次为先师门、大成门、大成殿、崇圣祠。
Walking into the Imperial College, the ancient culture street, there are many antique small shops, there is the old Beijing plum, a palm reading fortune teller, there are some small shops selling small crafts. This one is Hundred rabbit square. Attracted many children to come and appreciate the purchase.
走进国子监这条古文化街，有很多古色古香的小商店，有卖老北京酸梅汤的，有看手相算命的，还有一些卖小工艺品的小商店。百兔坊。吸引了很多小朋友过来欣赏购买。
This is a coffee shop, antique, blending Chinese and Western culture into one.
这是一个咖啡店，古色古香，融中西文化于一体。
There are a lot of expressionless Guanyin statues.
有很多没有表情的观音罗汉像。
Although it is an ordinary Sunday, visitors from China and abroad are still in constant stream.
虽然是普通的周日，但是参观的中外游客依然络绎不绝。
The Imperial College also known as the "Imperial College" "Ancient Chinese Literature Search". Forty-eight years of Qing Emperor Qianlong built "Biyong" a group of royal buildings, the formation of the present regulation. The Imperial College with its long history, unique architectural style, profound cultural connotation and famous.
国子监又称“太学”“国学”。清乾隆四十八年又增建“辟雍”一组皇家建筑，形成现在的规制。国子监以其悠久的历史，独特的建筑风貌，深厚的文化内涵而闻名于世。
Confucian Temple is the highest level of the national Confucian Temple in Beijing, enter the door you will see the statue of Confucius, with his hands crossed a flick, meaning "people". it means the person looks simple, but actually it is difficult to. Confucian Temple all the threshold you must cross once, that means You have no bumpy road ahead.
北京的孔庙是全国等级最高的孔庙，刚进门就会看到孔子的雕塑，孔子双手交叉，一撇一捺，寓意着“人”，寓意着做人看起来简单，但是实际很难。孔庙里面所有的门槛都要一次性迈过，意味着以后的道路没有坎坷。
This is Da Chen Gate , five rooms in it .
大成门为黄瓦飞檐，重基石栏，中为螭殿，门阔五间。
Old trees
Beijing Confucian Temple also has a lot of old trees with long history of hundreds of years . One of the biggest cypress growth in dachengdian before the stone steps, known as contact Jian Bai, Yuan Dynasty Imperial College Jijiu Xu Heng plant, has a history of nearly seven hundred years. According to legend, when Emperor Yan Song court for the passing of Confucius Parkinson, suddenly winds hit the branches, pick out his position, since the tree later known as the "touch evil cypress"
古树
北京孔庙内还生长有很多数百年历史的古树，其中最大的一棵柏树生长在大成殿前石阶下，被称为触奸柏，为元代国子监祭酒许衡所植，已近七百年的历史。相传大奸臣严嵩在替皇上祭孔的时候路过此柏，忽然大风袭来，树枝晃动挑掉他的乌纱帽，自此后人称此树为“触奸柏”
Through the old tree, is the DaChen great hall, with the teacher for all ages four characters.
走过触奸柏，后面是大成殿，门前印有万世师表四个大字。
Walked into the great hall, the side is Confucius qualifying many disciples of the saints, for the people to see.
走进大成殿，侧面是孔子诸多圣贤弟子的排位，供世人瞻仰。
The front is the Confucius memorial tablet, a lot of people for worship ceremony here, in order to live smoothly.
正面是孔子的牌位，很多人在这里行叩拜之礼，以求生活顺利。
The great hall surrounded with many ancient musical instruments, such as drums, bells, guqin.
大成殿的四周摆放着很多古代的乐器，如：鼓，编钟，古琴等。
Walking into the temple, you can see Confucius's teaching image and the introduction of his 72 sages.
走过大成寺，孔庙的后身有孔子的行教像，以及门下72圣贤的介绍。
This is the disciple of Confucius, Mr Zi Lu
这是孔子弟子，子路的圣贤像。
Here is the monument forest, carved in Qianlong years, recorded above the Analects of Confucius, and the experiences of later generations.
这边是石碑林，刻于乾隆年间，上面记载着论语，及后人的心得体会。
Confucius carried forward the Confucian culture of our country and spread to today. There are many profound philosophical truth still affecting our life, we must learn as their descendants, our ancestors classic, let Chinese culture be handed down from generation to generation .
孔子将我国的儒学文化发扬光大，流传至今，有很多深刻的哲学道理依然在影响着我们的生活，作为后人的我们，要学会传承先人经典，让华夏文化代代相传。
My sharing today will stop here . Chinese culture is broad and profound, and even you walk a day , you can not finish your trip . I will tell you later. Thanks for reading and I will wait and enjoy your upvote and messages here ! Good night !
今天的分享到这就结束了， 中国古文化博大精深，景区有些地方就是走一天也了解不完，有时间我会慢慢介绍给大家。 晚安!
Good that you translated everything in english
When it comes to traditional temple china is well recognise, i which they have more churches overthere.
it seems that you know Chinese culture a lot , thanks your post !
I am delighted. Thank you for continuing to write.
thanks !
还没有机会去北京呢，感谢你的分享，有机会去看一看。
非常值得一看，北京欢迎你呀！
很有意思！我在北京读书的时候竟然没有去过这里
因为北京名胜古迹太多了吧！
哈哈哈，说的是！我前两天刚写了恭王府。在北京的一年真的非常愉快！
great
thanks !
one of the most beautiful cities of the world...
definitely in my wishlist ....
hope your dream come true !
Looks awesome there @bxt
thanks !
I really like the posting, unfortunately will wait for his next posting
ok !
Loving all the visuals @bxt. What camera did you use for the photos?
Talk soon!
my phone !
Seriously? :D What phone is that? :D
Wow. how beautiful. I can't wait to go someday :)