University sights in China

1. A Map

   China Academy of Art

   • Hángzhōu, China
   • Sights › University

   Located on the banks of the West Lake, the China Academy of Art was the first of its kind established in China. Founded in 1928, the school teaches painting, design, sculpture and art history to local and international students. There are short-term classes available for those who want to learn traditional Chinese painting. A number of small galleries surround the academy.

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2. Philosophy College

   • Shigatse, China
   • Sights › University

   Not particularly interesting, but you might be lucky and find yourself in time for debating, which is held in the courtyard of the Philosophy College.

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   Yuelu Academy

   • Chángshā, China
   • Sights › University

   Hunan University (Húnán Dàxué) evolved from the site of the Yuelu Academy, which was established during the Song dynasty for scholars to prepare for civil examinations.

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4. Wuhan University

   • Wǔhàn, China
   • Sights › University

   Wuhan University was founded in 1913. The university was the site of the 1967 'Wuhan Incident' - a protracted battle during the Cultural Revolution, where machine gun nests were built on top of the library and supply tunnels were dug through the hill.

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