Donglin Academy

Donglin Academy, located in Wuxi, Jiangsu, is a historical and cultural treasure. It was founded in the Northern Song Dynasty and was a famous place for lectures and academic exchanges at that time. The academy's architecture is simple and elegant, with white walls and black tiles, and deep courtyards. The main buildings are built along the central axis, with a regular layout. The Lize Hall, Yiyong Hall, and other buildings are arranged in an orderly manner, and the halls display the development history and cultural context of the academy. Famous couplets and inscriptions can be seen everywhere, as if telling the glorious scenes of the past. Many talented scholars once gathered here, taking the world as their responsibility, discussing and exploring academic issues, and constantly colliding with sparks of thought. The spirit of "practical learning to save the world" and "taking the world as one's responsibility" advocated by Donglin Academy has had a profound impact on future generations. It not only cultivated countless learned scholars but also made indelible contributions to cultural inheritance and the shaping of social customs. It is an outstanding example of ancient Chinese academy culture and still attracts countless people to visit and experience its profound cultural heritage and unique charm.