Zhenlong Ancient Academy

　　Zhenlong Ancient Academy is situated in Zhenlong Town, Xinyi City, featuring a rare cluster of ancient buildings in the Lingnan area, which includes a number of unique and well-maintained ancient academies. Zhenlong was established as a town in 621 AD, and from that time until 1952, it served as the county seat of Xinyi. For over 430 years, from the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty to the Xining era of the Song Dynasty, it was also the administrative center of Douzhou Prefecture.

　　Although its golden age has passed, it is now just a village—Bafang Village in Zhenlong Town, Xinyi. Nevertheless, it has left behind a rich historical and cultural legacy, making it an appealing destination for travelers from both China and abroad.