Yingcai Academy. Yingcai Academy (formerly: Minnan Academy) has a base area of 9,270 square meters (approximately 3,000 ping) and a building area of 1,387 square meters (approximately 4. Yingcai Academy (formerly: Minnan Academy) has a base area of 9,270 square meters (approximately 3,000 ping) and a building area of 1,387 square meters (approximately 420 ping). The planning and design of the academy reference the architectural vocabulary of southern Fujian and the spirit of academies from various regions, adhering to the principles of respecting and imitating the ancients while incorporating creativity. For example, traditional geographical and architectural forms and scales follow the principle of respecting the ancients, while the architectural space structure and exterior adopt the principle of imitation. The literary artistic conception of the pond, water bridge, and garden landscape exercises the principle of creativity. As for sustainable operation, it aims to inherit cultural classics as its core, with artistic and cultural activities covering history, classics, art, cultural and creative industries, and mind, body, and spirit, becoming a "living historical building, living monument." Integrating the local educational resources of Zaoqiao Township and Houlong Township, it creates a Fujian-style academy with functions of "lecturing, temple worship, and educating scholars." The interior is planned with a Wenchang Shrine, Dacheng Hall, Lecture Hall, static exhibition area, dynamic exhibition area, and open space area, emphasizing its role as a social education institution with Fujian cultural characteristics. It aims to create a Fujian cultural and local education museum for the county, incorporating ecological and sustainable park design. By integrating regional educational resources, it provides the public with a high-quality environment for learning, leisure, ecology, environmental protection, and education. The ancient saying "Facing the flowing water inspires distant thoughts" reflects Yingcai Academy's location by the clear, flowing water of the north
Address: 苗栗縣後龍鎮新港三路700號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
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