Mingxin Academy
The Mingxin Academy (traditional Chinese: 明新書院; simplified Chinese: 明新书院; pinyin: Míngxīn Shūyuàn) is a former tutorial academy in Jiji Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
| Mingxin Academy 明新書院 | |
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| Coordinates | 23°49′38.9″N 120°47′58.7″E |
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| Type | former academy |
| Established | 1885 |
History
The academy was built in 1885 during the Qing Dynasty rule as the first private school within the area. In 1908, it moved to its current location.[1] In 1985, the building was designated as Grade 3 historic site.[2]
Exhibitions
The library is arranged with old bookshelves, desks and chairs. There are also various kinds of traditional handicrafts displayed outside the academy building.
Transportation
The building is accessible within walking distance east of Jiji Station of Taiwan Railways.[3]
References
- Crook, Steven (7 September 2018). "Highways and Byways: Jiji: town on the edge of the mountains". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- "Mingxin Academy". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- Liao, George (26 April 2017). "Central Taiwan's Jiji railway line adjusts route for easier connection with THSR, starting Thursday". Taiwan News. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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