As one of the four famous academies in North Song Dynasty (960-1127),  Shigu Academy is located on the Shigu Mountain outside the North Gate of Hengyang City. Famous scholars such as Zhu Xi and Han Yu visited the academy and lectured here. The original academy was destroyed in 1944 because of Japanese bombings. Today the Shigu Academy, the Shigu Park and some other buildings are rebuilt on the base of ruins.

Travel Tips
Transport: Take tourist bus No.1 in Hengyang City,Hunan Province
Tel: (86)734-8156206
Admission : CNY 20 
Opening Hours:08:00-18:00

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