Fongyi Tutorial Academy

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

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]

History

The building was built by Jhang Ting-cing in 1814 during Jiaqing Emperor rule. 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.[2][3]

Architecture

The building was built using traditional Chinese style with wooden carving and tablets inscribed with phrases describing good manners.[4]

Transportation

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://kcg-en2.hamastar.com.tw/en/Hot_Spots.aspx?s=1755&n=10856
  2. ↑ "Cultural Heritage Kaohsiung > Cultural heritage > Historic Sites". Heritage.khcc.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Famous Landmarks-Kaohsiung Travel Online". Khh.travel. 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2014-05-28.