Bailuzhou Academy
白鹭洲书院
A Southern Song academy on an islet in the middle of the Gan River, where Wen Tianxiang once studied, and one of Jiangxi's four great ancient academies.
Bailuzhou Academy sits on Egret Islet in the middle of the Gan River, within Ji'an's urban area. It was founded in 1241, the first year of the Chunyou era of the Southern Song, by Jiang Wanli, then prefect of Jizhou. Wen Tianxiang and others studied here. Together with the White Deer Grotto Academy, Ehu Academy and Yuzhang Academy, it is known as one of Jiangxi's four great academies. Surviving buildings include Fengyue Tower, Yunzhang Pavilion and Daoxin Hall. The islet is shaded by ancient trees and surrounded by the river on all sides, making for a quiet setting. The academy lies within the campus of Bailuzhou Middle School. Visits are generally free, and opening hours vary, so check on site. You can reach it on foot by crossing the bridge from the city.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Luling Culture Eco-Park
- Qingyuan Mountain & Jingju Temple
- Jizhou Kiln Site
- Wen Tianxiang Memorial Hall
- Yanfang Ancient Village
- Diaoyuan Ancient Village
- Meipi Ancient Village
- Bixia Ancient Village