Zhenwen Academy (Wenci Temple) Introduction
Zhenwen Academy, built in 1797, was formerly known as the Wenchang Dijun Temple. It has been a gathering place for many literary scholars and is rich in cultural atmosphere. It is one of the few remaining academies among the Four Great Academies of Yunlin. The plaque preserved since the Jiaqing period on the beam is considered a national treasure. Zhenwen Academy is located at the intersection of Xingnong West Road and Wenchang Road, originally established to worship Wenchang Zitong Dijun, Wenheng Dijun, Fuyou Dijun, Zhu Yi Dijun, and Lu Yi Dijun, commonly referred to as the Five Great Wenchang Dijun. Local residents call it the "Wen Temple." Inside the temple, there used to be associations such as "Zhenwen Society" and "Tan Society," and "Yifu Society," serving as a gathering place for poetry enthusiasts. In 1812, the Zhenwen Society, led by Wang Youcheng, proposed the establishment of the academy. Gentry such as Liao Chenghe enthusiastically donated funds for its construction, and it was completed the following year. The beam is adorned with an ancient plaque dated 1813, inscribed with "Qianqiu Shuzu" (Inspiration of Scholars for Millennia), making it one of the few surviving academies in Yunlin County.
