Guozijian

Guozijian

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November 7th 2007
Beijing Guozijian or the Imperial College was once a stage for the Emperor, who frequently came here to read Confucian classics to thousands of students. The remaining College building is located in a particularly interesting district of old Beijing.The area around the college is now one of the most colourful and picturesque roads in the city. Beautifully painted archways decorate the gate and the ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more