Fongyi Tutorial Academy
{{Short description|Former tutorial academy in Fongshan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan}}
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鳳儀書院
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| location = Fengshan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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| established = 1814
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File:Fongyi Tutorial Academy, Courtyard, Fongshan District, Kaohsiung City (Taiwan).jpg
File:Fongyi Tutorial Academy, Lecture Hall, Fongshan District, Kaohsiung City (Taiwan).jpg
File:Fongyi Tutorial Academy in April 2014.jpg
The Fongyi Tutorial Academy ({{zh|t=鳳儀書院|s=凤仪书院|first=t|p=Fèngyí Shūyuàn}}) is a former tutorial academy during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the largest preserved Confucian academy in Taiwan.
History
The building was built by Jhang Ting-cing in 1814 during Jiaqing Emperor rule.{{Cite web |url=http://kcg-en2.hamastar.com.tw/en/Hot_Spots.aspx?s=1755&n=10856 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306042422/http://kcg-en2.hamastar.com.tw/en/Hot_Spots.aspx?s=1755&n=10856 |archive-date=2016-03-06 |url-status=dead }} It was the venue for candidates to take the imperial examination. On 13 November 1985, the building was designated as level 3 historical monument. In 2007, the Kaohsiung City Government acquired the land title of the academy and restoration to the building commenced with a total budget of NT$ 100 million.{{cite web |url=http://heritage.khcc.gov.tw/english/Heritage.aspx?KeyID=bc7f5015-150f-44cd-ad63-477cb020b758 |title=Cultural Heritage Kaohsiung > Cultural heritage > Historic Sites |publisher=Heritage.khcc.gov.tw |accessdate=28 May 2014 |archive-date=29 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529085711/http://heritage.khcc.gov.tw/english/Heritage.aspx?KeyID=bc7f5015-150f-44cd-ad63-477cb020b758 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |author=Local time |url=http://www.taiwan.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=20459&ctNode=1942&mp=999 |title=200-year-old wall paintings uncovered in Fong-yi Academy - Taiwan Government Entry Point |publisher=Taiwan.gov.tw |date=2010-01-26 |accessdate=28 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112916/http://www.taiwan.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=20459&ctNode=1942&mp=999 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}
Architecture
The building was built using traditional Chinese style with wooden carving and tablets inscribed with phrases describing good manners. It consists of 37 rooms with the center altar dedicated to Wenchang Buddha, Kuichang Buddha and Changsheng Buddha. There are stone drum on both sides of the screen wall. The garden consists of many animated statues.{{cite web|date=17 November 2020|url=https://khh.travel/en/attractions/detail/440|title=Fongyi Academy|website=Kaohsiung Travel|access-date=6 June 2021}}
Transportation
The building is accessible within walking distance east from Fongshan Station of Kaohsiung MRT.