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Daodong Tutorial Academy

Coordinates: 24°06′41.4″N 120°29′37.3″E / 24.111500°N 120.493694°E / 24.111500; 120.493694
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Daodong Tutorial Academy
道東書院
Location
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Coordinates24°06′41.4″N 120°29′37.3″E / 24.111500°N 120.493694°E / 24.111500; 120.493694
Information
Typeformer academy
Established1857

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]

History

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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

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The west wing of Daodong Tutorial Academy

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.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Daodong Tutorial Academy". Travel in Changhua County. Retrieved 26 February 2016.