Songyang Academy Travel Guide: A Journey Through a Thousand Years of Culture

Hey guys, today I’m bringing you a travel guide to Songyang Academy. Let’s explore the charm of this ancient school together! 📍Songyang Academy is located at the southern foot of Mount Song in Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan Province. 🎫Tickets: CNY 30 🚗Transportation: You can first arrive in Dengfeng, and then take a bus, taxi, or drive to Songyang Academy. 💖History of Songyang Academy: Songyang Academy was built in the 8th year of the Taihe period of the Northern Wei Dynasty (484 AD). It was originally Songyang Temple, then changed to Songyang Temple in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, then changed to Taiyi Academy in the Later Zhou Dynasty of the Five Dynasties, and was officially named Songyang Academy in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is one of the birthplaces of Neo-Confucianism in the Song Dynasty. Sima Guang, Fan Zhongyan, Zhu Xi, and others once taught here. It has an important position in the history of ancient Chinese culture and education. 🗺️Travel route: First visit the Hall of the Sage, which houses statues of Confucius and his four disciples. Then visit the lecture hall and imagine the scene of the teachers teaching in the past. Next, visit the Taoist Temple to learn about the inheritance of Confucianism. Then visit the library to experience the cultural accumulation of ancient times. Finally, stroll through the courtyard and corridors of the academy and enjoy the charm of ancient architecture. 📸Photo spots: 1. The gate of the academy, with its simple architectural style, is very photogenic. 2. The interior of the lecture hall, with its strong academic atmosphere. 3. The ancient trees in the courtyard, with the traces of time and ancient buildings complementing each other. 🍜Food recommendations: Dengfeng has many local specialties, such as Dengfeng pancakes, stewed lamb, and mustard shreds, which can be tasted in nearby restaurants. 💡Tips: 1. Respect the cultural atmosphere of the academy and keep quiet. 2. Pay attention to the protection of cultural relics and ancient buildings, and do not carve or damage them at will. 3. It is recommended to learn some historical knowledge of the academy in advance, which will make your visit more rewarding. Come to Songyang Academy and start a journey full of historical charm and cultural heritage!💖