Guozijian, Beijing

Name: Guozijian
Address: 15 Guozijian St, Beijing, 100011, China
Telephone: +86 10 6406 2418

#179 among attractions in Beijing

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The Beijing Guozijian, located on Guozijian Street in Beijing, China, was China's national university during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and the last Guozijian of China. Most of the Beijing Guozijian's buildings were built during the Ming Dynasty and it remains an important heritage site in China. During the Hundred Days' Reform of the Qing Dynasty, the education and administration of education functions of Guozijian was mainly replaced by the Imperial University of Peking, later known as Peking University. The Guozijian was shut down in 1905. ()

Local name: 北京国子监 Coordinates: 39°56'46"N, 116°24'47"E

Address

15 Guozijian St东城区 (北新桥)Beijing 100011 China

Contact

+86 10 6406 2418

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Guozijian – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yonghe Temple, Drum Tower, Confucius Temple, Temple of Earth.

~560 ftW
Vibrant Tibetan Buddhist temple complex
Yonghe Temple, Beijing
3 min walk • Yonghe Temple, also known as the Lama Temple, is a sanctuary of serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of Beijing, China. This exquisite temple complex serves as a prominent house of worship and a remarkable example of Tibetan Buddhist architecture.
1.3 miW
Historic red clock tower
Drum Tower, Beijing
34 min walk • The Drum Tower, an iconic historical edifice, stands majestically in the heart of Beijing, China. This ancient tower, known as Gulou in Mandarin, is a testament to the city's rich imperial past. Constructed in 1272 during the Yuan Dynasty and rebuilt during the Ming...
~1460 ftW
Confucian temple complex dating to 1302
Confucius Temple, Beijing
8 min walk • The Confucius Temple in Beijing, China, stands as a venerable bastion of cultural heritage and traditional architecture. This ancient temple, dedicated to the revered Chinese philosopher Confucius, is a serene sanctuary amidst the bustling cityscape.
0.4 miNW
Temple, Cultural event, Event
Temple of Earth, Beijing
11 min walk • The Temple of the Earth in Beijing, China, is located in the northern part of central Beijing, around the Andingmen area and just outside Beijing's second ring road. It is also located just a few hundred yards north of Yonghe Temple.
0.4 miSE
Temple
Tongjiao Temple, Beijing
12 min walk • Tongjiao Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Dongcheng District of Beijing. It covers an area of 700-square-metre. Now it is the only Bhikkhuni temple in Beijing. It was inscribed to the National Key Buddhist Temples in Han Chinese Area's list in 1983.
1.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Workers Indoor Arena, Beijing
42 min walk • The Workers' Gymnasium is an indoor arena located west of the Workers' Stadium in Beijing, China. It was inaugurated in 1961 for the 26th World Table Tennis Championships. It hosted the boxing events at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the Judo events at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.
1.3 miSW
Nightlife
Great Leap Brewing, Khanbaliq
33 min walk • Great Leap Brewing operates four brewpubs in Beijing, two in the Dongcheng District and two in the Chaoyang District. It makes and sells a wide range of beers at those locations, popular both with the city's Western expatriate community and younger Chinese drinkers interested in an alternative product.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Poly Theatre, Beijing
33 min walk • The New Beijing Poly Plaza was completed in 2007. It was designed for the China Poly Group Corporation to serve as their new corporate headquarters, as well as a mix of commercial and cultural uses. It is located in Beijing, China northeast of the Forbidden City.
~580 ftSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Bailin Temple, Beijing
3 min walk • The Bailin Temple, also known as the "Monastery of the Cypress Grove", is a 14th century Tibetan Buddhist temple and monastery located in Beijing, China.
1.1 miSW
Street
Nanluoguxiang, Beijing
29 min walk • Nanluoguxiang is a narrow alley that gives its name to an old part of the Beijing city centre with traditional architecture both new and old. The neighborhood contains many typical narrow streets known as hutong. It is located in the Dongcheng district.
0.8 miNW
Park
Qingnianhu Park, Beijing
22 min walk • Qingnianhu Park is a city park in Beijing, situated in Dongcheng District, west of Andingmenwai Street. The park was built in 1960 and covers an area of 170,000 square metres. Qingnianhu, or Youth Lake, accounts for about a third of the park's area. The lake was dug by teenaged volunteers organized by the local government in 1958.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Guozijian open?

Guozijian is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Guozijian?

Nearby attractions include Guozijian Street, Beijing (2 min walk), Yonghe Temple, Beijing (3 min walk), Bailin Temple, Beijing (3 min walk), Confucius Temple, Beijing (8 min walk).

How to get to Guozijian by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guozijian:

Bus

雍和宫桥东 • Lines: 200, 44 (3 min walk)
国子监 • Lines: 684 (5 min walk)

Metro

Yonghegong Lama Temple • Lines: 2, 5 (5 min walk)
Beixinqiao • Lines: 5, L1 (12 min walk)