Fongyi Tutorial Academy

Coordinates: 22°37′37.8″N 120°21′33.4″E / 22.627167°N 120.359278°E / 22.627167; 120.359278

Fongyi Tutorial Academy

The Fongyi Tutorial Academy (Chinese: 鳳儀書院; pinyin: Fèngyí Shūyuàn) was a tutorial academy during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1][2]

History

The building was built by Jhang Ting-cing in 1814 during Jiaqing Emperor rule. On 13 November 1985, the building was designated as level 3 historical monument. In 2007, the Kaohsiung City Government acquired the land title of the academy and restoration to the building commenced with a total budget of NT$ 100 million.[3][4]

Architecture

The building was built using traditional Chinese style with wooden carving and tablets inscribed with phrases describing good manners.[5]

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance east from Fongshan Station of Kaohsiung MRT.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ http://kcg-en2.hamastar.com.tw/en/Hot_Spots.aspx?s=1755&n=10856
  2. ↑ "Fongyi Academy". Kaohsiung Travel. 4 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Cultural Heritage Kaohsiung > Cultural heritage > Historic Sites". Heritage.khcc.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  4. ↑ Local time (2010-01-26). "200-year-old wall paintings uncovered in Fong-yi Academy - Taiwan Government Entry Point". Taiwan.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  5. ↑ "Famous Landmarks-Kaohsiung Travel Online". Khh.travel. 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
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