Zhenyan Academy Scenic Area

(Photo provided by the Yiyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Television, and Sports)

Zhenyan Academy is located in Shisun Village, Longguangqiao Neighborhood, Heshan District, Yiyang, with its back against Yaohua Mountain and facing the Zhixi River. Founded by Hu Linyi, a key leader of the Xiang Army, it has a history of over 170 years. In July 2022, the Zhenyan Academy restoration project was launched based on the principles of "remaining the original site and appearance, restoring the old to its former state, and creating a lasting masterpiece." The renovated academy includes Dacheng Hall, Gongzhan Ancestral Temple, Lecture Hall,  Cangshulou (ancient book collection building), Xiuzi Pavilion, Kuangsheng Garden, Zhenyan Academy History Museum, and Zhenyan Academy History Exhibition Hall, covering a total area of 14,000 square meters.

Chinese source: Voice of Hunan