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Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院), located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain in Changsha, Hunan Province, is a 1,000-year-old institution of classical learning and one of China’s most prestigious ancient academies. Founded in 976 CE during the Northern Song Dynasty, it is famously celebrated as the country’s only traditional academy to seamlessly evolve into a modern university—now functioning as a prestigious research institute within Hunan University. [1, 2, 3, 4] Key Historical Facts Architectural Layout & Highlights The academy is a masterclass in traditional Jiangnan garden architecture and axial symmetrically arranged courtyard compounds, spanning roughly 21,000 square meters. Most standing structures date back to restorations in the Ming and Qing dynasties. [1, 2, 3, 4] The Main Gate & Tablet: Features the iconic “Yuelu Academy” plaque, originally handwritten by Emperor…