Wenchang Dijun Temple, also called Zitong Temple, is the temple for citizens worship Wenchang Dijun, the god of career. Ancient people worship here with sacrifices for a successful career. There used to be three gates here but they were demolished and a primary school was built here.

The main buildings of the temple are remained without any damage. The former hall named Kuixing Hall which has a statue of Kuixing God. The statue is about 2.4 meters high with a brush in one of his hand and an inkstone in another. There also a statue of Wenchang Dijun in Balanchine.

There used be a tablet given by the emperor but now it was buried underground. Now only the monument which carved an article written by the Jiajing emperor about the history of the temple. Located at No. 21 Maoer Hutong, the temple was built in the Ming dynasty and renovated in the Qing dynasty (1801).

Open: All Day

Tel: No

Best Time to Vist: All Year

Ticket: Free

Address: No. 21 Maoer Hutong, Dongcheng District

Transportation: Take Bus No. 82 and get off at Di’anmenwai Station