A lifetime of simplicity in a straw raincoat amidst the smoke and rain | Danzhou·Dongpo Academy, a creation of nature

This place tells the story of Su Dongpo's life. The great talent Su Dongpo was known throughout the world for his literary achievements, and he did many good deeds as an official. He reached the highest position of Minister, but thereafter, his career was not smooth. Demoted again and again, sent farther and farther away, to increasingly lesser positions. From Huangzhou to Huizhou, then to Danzhou. He mocked his life's work as being the achievements of Huangzhou, Huizhou, and Danzhou. These places he wandered eventually all became tourist attractions. ❤ Brief introduction of the academy: Dongpo Academy, also known as 'Dongpo Ancestral Hall' or 'Shushan Academy', is located in Shushan Village, Dingshu Town, Yixing City. It is now Dongpo Primary School. Founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, it has a history of more than 850 years. The master of purple clay teapots, Gu Jingzhou, graduated from here! Su Dongpo visited Yixing four times to enjoy the famous mountains and rivers. The beautiful scenery of the Yangxian streams and the simple and honest local customs made him leave the verse 'I will grow old buying fields in Yangxian, for I came initially for the love of its streams and mountains. A boat in vain goes to and fro, I take a leisurely tour of creation.' 🖼 Architectural style: Garden-style architecture. The main building now has been rebuilt by later generations. ✅ Main cultural relics: More than 400 pieces of famous calligraphy and paintings, 13 couplets from different dynasties, 10 famous plaques, 13 steles from different dynasties, 1 Ming dynasty pottery jar, 1 Yuan dynasty stone sculpture 🚉 Travel tips: 1. Public transportation: Take the bus from the military station in Nada, Danzhou city directly to the entrance of Dongpo Academy scenic area. 2. Self-driving: Dongpo Academy is on the west line of Hainan, which can be directly located. 🕙 Opening hours: 08:30-17:30 ⏳ Suggested visiting time: 1 hour for a quick tour, about 2.5 hours for a thorough visit 🎫 Ticket information: 21 yuan (peak season +20%, off-peak season -20%). 🗓 Itinerary: Main gate - Zaijiu Pavilion - Zaijiu Hall - Dongpo Ancestral Hall - West Garden (Dongpo's hat and shoes bronze statue, exhibition hall) - Back Garden (Dogtail flowers, Quangeng Garden, Wangjing Pavilion, Yingbin Hall) - East Garden (Spring Ox stone sculpture, Qingshuai Hall, Dongpo Cultural Holy Water) - Visitor Service Center