Anshan Academy Scenic Area

　　The Anshan Academy Scenic Area is situated in Wenhua Village, Changlian Village, Yunfeng Town, Suichang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province. It is one of the scenic spots in the leisure tourism area of Changlian Village, approximately 10 kilometers from downtown Suichang and about 5 kilometers from the Suichang Gold Mine. Located at the junction of Songyang, Suichang, Wuyi, Jinhua, and Longyou counties, right at the exit of the Longli Expressway, it enjoys convenient transportation.

　　Changlian Cultural Village: With a long history, beautiful surroundings, and a legacy of notable individuals, Changlian Village boasts a rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, exceptional tourism resources, and is known as the "Millennial Changlian, Hometown of Number One Scholars."

　　The leisure tourism attractions in Changlian Village include more than ten sites, such as Anshan Academy, Zheng Clan Ancestral Hall, Zheng Binghou’s Mansion, Chishan Temple, Bell and Drum Tower, Gongzheng Pavilion, and Jiujue Lianxi Water Mountain Amusement Park. Some of these attractions are yet to be developed. Supporting facilities at the Anshan Academy Scenic Area include a hotel, restaurant, and conference hall, making it an ideal destination for cultural leisure travel and hosting small-scale meetings.

　　Anshan Academy: Built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, the academy has a history of over 400 years. It derives its name from its location on the gentle slopes of Ma’an Mountain in the southern part of Changlian Village.

　　The academy features a traditional three-courtyard, two-wing-room wooden structure covering nearly 700 square meters. It is a classic example of Ming-style residential architecture in the Jiangnan region, characterized by slightly arched roofs, upturned eaves, moon-shaped beams, tapered columns, and plain drum-shaped column bases originating from the Yuan Dynasty. The site was once frequented by Ming Dynasty scholar-official Zheng Binghou, who studied here, and Yang Shouqin, a renowned scholar from Siming, who served as a teacher here.

　　Legend has it that in the 30th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1602 AD), Yang Shouqin, a scholar from Ningbo, visited Anshan Academy in Changlian Village. Impressed by the scenic beauty, he decided to stay and teach at the academy. In the 32nd year of Wanli, Yang traveled to the capital to take the imperial examination and achieved the top rank—Zhuangyuan (Number One Scholar). Upon hearing the news, the villagers were overjoyed, hanging red lanterns, posting celebratory couplets, and setting off firecrackers in a lively celebration. Later, although Yang took up an official post in the capital, he maintained close ties with his fellow villagers in Changlian.

　　Yue Dong Family Style: “Yue Dong Family Style” refers to the family tradition of Wang Yuedong. “Yue Dong” is the courtesy name of Wang Zi (style name Jieweng), a native of Hushan, Suichang. He once served as the magistrate of Jinxī County (now part of Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province) but resigned during the Song Xiangxing era to live in seclusion, devoting himself to poetry and social gatherings. He authored a two-volume poetry collection titled Shuidong Shiji. Tang Xianzu, while serving in Suichang, wrote a preface for his poetry collection and admired both his character and poetic style, inscribing the phrase “A Lone Man Under the Trees” in his honor.

　　In 2003, the Yue Dong Family Style was relocated from the old town area of Suichang County to Anshan Academy and restored. The entire structure features white walls and black tiles, exuding an elegant and understated style, and is situated adjacent to Anshan Academy.

　　Shicha Pavilion: Located on the western side of a mid-mountain reservoir en route to Anshan Academy, this pavilion is a single-eave wooden structure. It is said to have been built based on the tradition of “doucha” (tea competitions), hence it is also known as the Doucha Pavilion.

　　The people of Changlian Village carry on the local tradition of hospitality by serving locally produced tea to visitors and performing tea ceremonies. The pavilion also serves as a resting spot for tourists and offers panoramic views of Changlian Village.

　　Jiujue Lianxi: The Lianxi Stream originates from Matou Suzhuang Beach, flows through Yunfeng Town, and joins the Jinxi River at Zhuangshan. With its long history, the village derives its name from this stream. Two hills stand at the mouth of the waterway—one resembling a giant python lying across the water, called “Snake Mountain,” and the other resembling a divine turtle gazing forward, called “Turtle Mountain.” Together, the Turtle and Snake Mountains form a shape like a large dam, with the gap between them acting as the dam’s gate, thus named the Turtle-Snake Dam Water Mouth. Legend says that the True Martial Emperor stands in the center, with the Golden Boy and Jade Girl on either side—his left foot on the snake and right foot on the turtle—creating an imposing atmosphere at the Turtle-Snake Dam Water Mouth.

　　Since the construction of the self-poured water-snake-shaped weir and prayers to the Four Great Princes, the weir has never been destroyed by floods. It not only guards the water entrance of Changlian Village but also protects the entire eastern region of Suichang. The Lianxi Stream flows westward after Qianxiami, then turns southward at Buxiantan. The heads of the snake and turtle appear to be inserted into the middle of the two winding streams, creating a spectacular sight.

　　

　　Scenic Location

　　Changlian Village, Yunfeng Town, Suichang County, Zhejiang Province