Dongpo Academy
东坡书院
Where Su Dongpo taught during his exile in Danzhou. The Zaijiu Hall, the Qinshuai Spring and a statue of Dongpo in his bamboo hat and clogs reflect a thousand years of Hainan's culture. It is a national key cultural heritage site.
Dongpo Academy is on the eastern outskirts of Zhonghe Town. Its origins lie in the Zaijiu Hall, where Su Shi (Su Dongpo) taught with Li Ziyun and others during his exile to Danzhou in the Shaosheng era of the Northern Song. The academy was rebuilt and expanded many times in later centuries. The compound includes the Zaijiu Pavilion, the Zaijiu Hall, a main hall, the Qinshuai Spring, a bronze statue of Dongpo in his bamboo hat and clogs, and stone steles from different dynasties. The courtyard, with its lotus pond and ancient trees, is peaceful. Visitors can try calligraphy and take photos in Han-style clothing. Entry costs about 25 yuan. Opening hours are 08:00–18:00, but confirm on site. It is about 40 km from Nada and is often visited together with Zhonghe Ancient Town.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00