Introduction to Nanshan Academy: is an ancient academy with a history of more than 600 years. Nanshan Academy, formerly known as "Shitouqiu Thatched Cottage", was first built in the Chenghua Period of the Ming Dynasty (1465-1487) and rebuilt in the 30th year of Qianlong's reign (1765). The academy was built next to the mountain, covering an area of ​​more than 8,000 square meters, with round stone The steps are paved, the courtyard gate is elegant, and an Arhat tree planted by the Song Dynasty on the eaves has strong branches and a cloud-like crown, which bears witness to the academy's century-old history. Zeng Ruichun, a famous scholar from the Qing Dynasty who once studied here, compared the academy with the Ehu Deer Cave where Zhu Xi gave lectures.

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