Penghu Confucius Temple (Wenshi Academy) Introduction
Wenshih Academy is the only academy in Penghu in the past and the oldest school, founded in the 31st year of Qianlong (1766). It was later damaged during the Sino-French War. In the early period of Japanese rule, Wenshih Academy was established as a field hospital, and after the hospital moved out, the academy was rebuilt into the Penghu Confucius Temple. It is located next to the Penghu Living Museum on Xinsing Road in Magong City, serving as the source of education in Penghu. Named after the abundant Wenshih stones in Penghu, it was initially dedicated to the god of examination, hence also called "Kuixing Building." It has undergone several renovations; in 1895, local residents transformed Wenshih Academy into a Confucius Temple to preserve traditional Chinese culture. In 1999, the Penghu County Government allocated budget for reconstruction, resulting in its current appearance, and it is now also referred to as the "Penghu Confucius Temple." Entering the main gate of Wenshih Academy, one can immediately see the towering stone tablet along the wall, with the inscription on the Shilang Jingtai tablet having been worn away. The architecture of Wenshih Academy reflects traditional Qing dynasty style, featuring a standard two-story pavilion of Chinese flavor, including Daching Hall, the East and West Wings, Dacheng Gate, Lingxing Gate, and Chongsheng Shrine, preserving the traditional architectural features. 【Recommended stay time】 1 hour
