Built in the Qing Dynasty, the temple was originally used for worshiping the Flower God, hence it was also commonly called the "Flower God Temple" by locals. Ciji Temple was later destroyed in a fire, leaving only its current arched gateway as a ruin, which has become an important landscape by Weiming Lake at Peking University.
But nowadays, it has become a wish wall for exams. It’s covered in messages like “I want to get into Peking University,” and occasionally you’ll even see “I want to get into Tsinghua.”
In 2013, the temple had to be repainted to cover up these graffiti, and protective railings were installed. A sign next to it reads: “Protect cultural relics. No entry.”
Location: Inside Peking University campus
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