Mingxin Academy

Coordinates: 23°49′38.9″N 120°47′58.7″E / 23.827472°N 120.799639°E / 23.827472; 120.799639
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Mingxin Academy
明新書院
Location
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Coordinates23°49′38.9″N 120°47′58.7″E / 23.827472°N 120.799639°E / 23.827472; 120.799639
Information
Typeformer academy
Established1885

The Mingxin Academy (traditional Chinese: 明新書院; simplified Chinese: 明新书院; pinyin: Míngxīn Shūyuàn) is a former tutorial academy in Jiji Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.

History[edit]

The academy was built in 1885 during the Qing Dynasty rule as the first private school within the area. In 1908, it moved to its current location.[1] In 1985, the building was designated as Grade 3 historic site.[2]

Exhibitions[edit]

The library is arranged with old bookshelves, desks and chairs. There are also various kinds of traditional handicrafts displayed outside the academy building.

Transportation[edit]

The building is accessible within walking distance east of Jiji Station of Taiwan Railways.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Crook, Steven (7 September 2018). "Highways and Byways: Jiji: town on the edge of the mountains". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Mingxin Academy". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. ^ Liao, George (26 April 2017). "Central Taiwan's Jiji railway line adjusts route for easier connection with THSR, starting Thursday". Taiwan News. Retrieved 13 February 2022.