The Mingxin Academy () is a former
tutorial academy in
Jiji Township
Jiji () or Chichi is an urban township located in the west central portion of Nantou County, Taiwan. Jiji is the smallest of Taiwan's townships by area.
The township is a popular destination on the Jiji Railway Line. In March 2012, it was na ...
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Nantou County
Nantou County (; Hokkien POJ: ''Lâm-tâu-koān''; Hakka PFS: ''Nàm-thèu-yen'') is the second largest county of Taiwan by area, located in the central part of the country. It is also the only non-coastal county in Taiwan. Its name derives fro ...
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Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northe ...
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History
The academy was built in 1885 during the
Qing Dynasty rule as the first private school within the area. In 1908, it moved to its current location. In 1985, the building was designated as Grade 3 historic site.
Exhibitions
The library is arranged with old bookshelves, desks and chairs. There are also various kinds of traditional handicrafts displayed outside the academy building.
Transportation
The building is accessible within walking distance east of
Jiji Station
Jiji () is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration Jiji line located in Jiji Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.
History
The station was opened for operation on 14 January 1922 during Japanese rule which was mostly used for transpor ...
of
Taiwan Railways.
See also
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List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following:
Attractions Historical buildings
* Beihai Tunnel, Beigan ()
* Beihai Tunnel, Nangan ()
* Daxi Wude Hall ()
* Ete ...
References
1885 establishments in Taiwan
Academies in Taiwan
Buildings and structures in Nantou County
School buildings completed in 1885
Tourist attractions in Nantou County
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