Fengyi Academy
鳳儀書院
A Fengshan academy built in 1814, the largest surviving Qing-era academy in Taiwan; after restoration, animations and interactive displays recreate the imperial examination culture.
Fengyi Academy is in Fengshan District. Built in 1814 (the 19th year of the Jiaqing reign), it is the largest surviving Qing-era academy in Taiwan and is a municipally designated historic site. After restoration it keeps the layout of its lecture hall, examination hall, dormitories and Wenchang shrine. Interactive installations, animations and a “Top Scholar Game” introduce the Qing civil service examinations and academy life, which suits families. Admission is about NT$50, and it is closed on Mondays. Nearby you can also visit the Dadong Arts Center and Fengshan Old Street. Getting there: about a 10-minute walk from Fengshan station on the Orange MRT line.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Dadong Arts Center
- Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
- Chengcing Lake
- Science and Technology Museum
- Shinkuchan Shopping District
- Liuhe Night Market
- Formosa Boulevard Station Dome of Light
- 85 Sky Tower