Mingzhi Academy

Mingzhi Academy 明志書院
Location
Taishan, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates	25°02′49.2″N 121°25′35.8″E
Information
Type	former academy
Established	1763

The Mingzhi Academy (traditional Chinese: 明志書院; simplified Chinese: 明志书院; pinyin: Míngzhì Shūyuàn) is a former academy during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan in Taishan District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The academy was founded in 1763 by Hu Chuo-yo who came from Yongding, Fujian in which he donated the land and raised funds. The academy building collapsed in 2003 and was subsequently restored.^[1]

Architecture

The two side walls of the building features the introduction to the history and architecture of the academy.^[2]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

1. "Ming Zhi Academy". New Taipei City Travel. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
2. "Taishan/Mingzhi Academy". Hotel Intrendy. Retrieved 6 December 2017.