Fengyi Academy Introduction
Fengyi Academy, located next to the Cheng Huang Temple, was built in 1814 and designated as a Class 3 historic site in 1985. It was established by Zhang Ting-qin, a student from Fengshan who was a candidate for official teaching. At that time, it had 37 rooms, and the courtyard originally housed the deities of Wen Chang, Kui Chang, and Cang Sheng, along with desks and chairs, serving as a place for scholars to study for their exams in ancient times. The architectural details are very elaborate, and it is the largest existing academy in Taiwan. The screen wall in front of the academy's entrance and the stone drums on either side of the main gate reflect the meticulous design considerations of the academy's original construction. After renovations in 2009, the area added many cute statues and planned two exhibition spaces, providing detailed introductions to the history of the academy and its artifacts, making it both educational and entertaining.