The Guangzhou Lingnan Academy-Geshan Academy – located in Haizhu district – is recommended destination for the National Day Golden Week.

Completed in August, the Geshan Academy held its grand opening ceremony on Sept 29.

Covering an area of 3,879 square meters, the academy was built in conjunction with the Shixiangyuan Memorial Hall in Haizhu – housing such venues as the Shixiangyuan Memorial Hall, the Lingnan Art Museum and the Geshan Lecture Hall.

Geshan Academy. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]

The lecture hall combines function rooms with a fine library for reading. It's collected a variety of books – including traditional Chinese classics, revolutionary classics and children's popular science books – for locals and tourists to explore and immerse themselves in knowledge.

The Shixiangyuan Memorial Hall will also host exhibitions of Chinese paintings – displaying the natural landscape and cultural heritage of the Lingnan region.

The building was the former residence of renowned Lingnan painters Ju Chao and Ju Lian. It is known as the cradle of the Lingnan School of Painting – having nurtured numerous artistic talent, including the founders of the Lingnan School of Painting, Gao Jianfu and Chen Shuren.

The academy will actively also explore the new spirit of the Lingnan Academy, inherit and develop Lingnan culture and strive to be an important site for civilized practices – all aimed at promoting the inheritance and development of Lingnan culture.