Fengshan Academy Scenic Area

　　The formation history of Haian’s Fengshan, according to folklore and historical records, may date back 6,000 years when silt carried by river waters gradually deposited to form an earthen hill; or it may have been built as an artificial hill for military purposes. Haian’s documented history across the Western Han, Eastern Jin, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties all include descriptions of Fengshan. Fengshan is not only a symbol of Haian’s history but also evidence of its long-standing culture. Temples were once built here, among which major ancient structures such as Fengshan Academy, the Shrine of the Three Worthies of the Song Dynasty, and the Wenchang Pavilion have a history of over 600 years, making them renowned attractions in the ancient town of Haian. In particular, Fengshan Academy served as an important site where scholars, Confucian thinkers, and learned individuals promoted education and civilization through the ages. In the 29th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty, local gentry raised funds to renovate it into the Haian Fengshan Elementary School, which was later renamed Fengshan Primary and Secondary Combined School. During the Republican era, it was successively called “Taizhou Fourth Model Primary School” and “Haian Model Primary School.” In 1951, it was officially named “Haian County Experimental Primary School.” Today, Haian is nationally recognized as a land of education, having nurtured thousands of talented elites spread across China and around the world, achieving remarkable success in various fields. These achievements are all part of the enduring legacy of the “Fengshan Academy spirit,” continuing through the “Haian Education” model.