Yuanlin Xingxian Academy Introduction
The former school, Xingxian Academy, is a county-designated historical monument originally named "Wenchang Emperor Temple," which enshrines the Wenchang Emperor and has nearly two hundred years of history. The "Wenchang Emperor Temple" was established in the 12th year of the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty (1807) and served as a local school. During its initial period, it housed the Xinxian Society for local scholars in the Yuanlin area to form friendships, serving as a place for dedication and community. The academy features a double-entry architectural layout, emphasizing teaching and living spaces. Its structure includes the main hall, rear hall, side rooms, flower hall, and the Jingsheng Pavilion. The design of the main hall is simple and unadorned, representing a rare example of a double-pitch gable roof. Among the significant cultural relics in the academy is the Imperial Passage Stone, also known as the "Dragon Steps." The stone is exquisitely carved from granite with a cloud-dragon pattern, displaying a unique spiritual quality amid its rustic appearance, with an ancient style that does not lack in delicacy.
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