[{SlideShowNav}] !!!Temple of Confucius [{Image src='370ch.jpg' width='800' height='675' alt='Temple of Confucius ' class='image_left'}] [{SET customtitle='Temple of Confucius '}] \\ A close-up of the colorful architecture at the Temple of Confucius in Beijing. Initially built in 1302, the temple was used by imperial officials to pay homage to the ancient philosopher and educator.