Dongpo Academy
by Mason Jackson
May 7, 2024
|Follow the Thousand-Year-Old Legacy of Su Dongpo—Dongpo Academy. Located by Shushan Mountain and Lihe River, Dongpo Academy stands quietly in a corner of Dingshu, guarding the cultural heritage of Dingshu for thousands of years. As you step inside, you will find lush forests and bamboo groves, stone bridges and water, and a gentle breeze conveying the cultural interest of Su Dongpo.
❤Historical Background:
Dongpo Academy was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of over 850 years. It is closely related to Su Dongpo, a great writer of the Song Dynasty. Su Dongpo was a talented writer and painter whose poems and essays have been passed down through the ages and are highly respected by later generations. Su Dongpo had a deep connection with Yixing. It was a pure land he chose to "heal" after being exiled several times, and it was also the place he often praised in his poems. He visited Yixing many times and left behind precious cultural relics.
🌟Highlights:
Whether "in the high halls of the temple" or "in the distant rivers and lakes," every line of Su Dongpo's poems is filled with deep friendship. In the "Ties with Yangxian" exhibition hall, modern AI technology takes you back to the era of Su Dongpo a thousand years ago, where you can listen to his inseparable connection with Yixing.
Immerse yourself in the "Long Poetry" check-in space, learn about Su Dongpo's culture, recite his poems, and unlock a different kind of Su-style romance.
👍Most Recommended:
Stroll through Dongpo's study, where the sound of reading fills the air; observe the archives, where ancient books reflect in your heart. "The Legacy of Dongpo," the spirit of Shu for a thousand years.
✅Must Experience:
The Dongpo Academy Cultural and Creative Store promotes inheritance and innovation through cultural space creation. It transforms the spiritual connotation of Su Dongpo into the cultural consciousness of generations of Dingshu people, achieving the grand proposition of Su Dongpo's cultural inheritance "from small to large."
📝Photography Tips:
[One] You can take a frontal or side shot of the grand and magnificent gate of Dongpo Academy.
[Two] You can zoom in on the bronze rings and horizontal plaques on the gate for close-up shots.
[Three] If you want to take a portrait, you can place your hand on the door handle, look to one side, and take a side shot.
The lush trees of Dongpo Academy seem to be unrelated to all the hustle and bustle. The scholarly atmosphere of this pure land seems to slow down time. Every plant and tree here is worth photographing and recording. Come to Dongpo Academy and take a walk to experience the leisurely time!
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