Night Tour of Tingzhou Academy is Absolutely Stunning

Tingzhou Academy on a rainy night?! 🪷 The ambiance is simply magical~

📍Address: No. 80 Zhaozheng Road, Changting County, Longyan City, Fujian Province
⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-21:30 (Night session until 22:30)
🎫Ticket: 60 RMB/person (Totally worth it!)

"Wolong Academy" is the oldest academy among the eight counties of Tingzhou~ The words "elegant and romantic" perfectly describe it! ✨

💫「Elegance Chapter」
• Poetic tranquility hidden among blue bricks and black tiles
• The garden courtyard surrounded by flowing water from West Creek is incredibly soothing
• Dappled light filtering through carved window lattices is breathtaking
• Covered corridors and pavilions exude ancient charm everywhere~
PS. While strolling, you can even catch whiffs of fresh greenery and faint ink fragrance—absolutely beautiful!

🌙「Romance Chapter」
✔️"Starry Sky Poetry Gathering" on the 15th of each month: Moonlight + poetry + ancient courtyard = perfection
✔️"Morning Bell Calligraphy Ceremony" at dawn: Full marks for the ritual of writing in Hanfu
✔️Vine lanterns casting a hazy poetic glow at night are too🉑
Every shot is a vintage masterpiece! Recommend bringing Hanfu for photos~

⚡Highlights:
• Scholars like Zhu Xi once lectured here (Cultural richness overload!)
• 200-meter covered corridor connects five courtyards (Walk till your legs ache)
• Experience woodblock printing and ancient book copying (Immerse in daily life of the ancients)
• Traditional architecture lovers will rejoice: Flying eaves and bracket sets are stunning

💣Avoid Pitfalls:
⚠️Signage isn’t very clear (Grab a guide map)
⚠️Limited dining options nearby (Bring snacks)
⚠️60 RMB ticket is pricey but worth it (Best to enter in the evening)

📸Photo Tips:
1️⃣Best lighting at 5-7 PM
2️⃣Hanfu + oil-paper umbrella = ultra-photogenic
3️⃣Must-shoot spots: Covered corridors and courtyard water features
4️⃣Lanterns look divine when lit!