Daodong Tutorial Academy
Former tutorial academy in Hemei, Changhua County, Taiwan
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Daodong Tutorial Academy (traditional Chinese: 道東書院; simplified Chinese: 道东书院; pinyin: Dàodōng Shūyuàn) is a former tutorial academy during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan in Hemei Township, Changhua County, Taiwan.[1]
| Daodong Tutorial Academy 道東書院 | |
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| Coordinates | 24°06′41.4″N 120°29′37.3″E |
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| Type | former academy |
| Established | 1857 |
History
The academy was founded in 1857. Recently, the building underwent renovation; the pillars and columns were replaced and the façade was restored to its original look.
Architecture
The academy building consists of a central hall, east wing, west wing, and a garden. The central hall enshrines Chu Wen-kung and Kuei Hsing; the east wing enshrines the tablets of temple renovation contributors; and the west wing enshrines the God of the Land. The garden displays wooden logs used for the construction of the academy.
