Zhushan College

Zhushan College Introduction

Introduction:
Built in the period of Qianlong in Qing Dynasty, Zhushan College lies in the Xiongcun Village of Shexian County Anhui Province, covers an area of 1130 square meters. Together with Peach Blossom Dam, Wencang Pavilion and Sweet-scented Osmanthus Hall nearby, it attracts literators from far and near.
Located in the subtropics, Shexian County has a wet mild monsoon climate. It is free of severe winter cold and summer hot. The comfortable weather affords good opportunities to travel throughout the year. The best seasons to travel Shexian County are spring and autumn.

Zhushan College Features

Highlight:
Surrounded by green mountains and crystal water, Shexian County is rich in cultural relics, residences, memorial temples, and memorial arches. The county is an art museum of classical architecture.
Strolling in it, you can see the towers, bridges, lanes and wells in Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties styles everywhere. The beautiful scenery and exquisite architecture win it the fame of water town, mountain town and bridge town. The rich county has attracted many men of letters in history to come and praise its beauty.
As an ancient cultural center, it gave birth to many cultural schools, such as the Xin'an School in painting, the Xin'an School in medicine, the Hui School in architecture, and the Hui School in woodblock painting. The Huizhou Culture, along with the Dunhuang Study, and the Tibetan Study, are reputed as three Local Studies in China. Over the centuries, Shexian has given birth to many outstanding people, including Cheng Yi, Cheng Ying, Zhu Xi, Jian Jiang, Huang Binhong, and Tao Xingzhi.

Zhushan College Tickets

The Zhushan College Fee and Opening Hours:
Admission Fee: RMB 5 yuan/person
For the opening hours, please refer to the staff.

Zhushan College Transporation

Traffic:
Take the bus from Shexian bus station to Xiongcun Village (RMB 3 yuan/person)