Wenjin Academy, also known as Confucius' Temple in Hubei, is situated at the south hillside of Confucius Mountain beside the Wenjin River. Built during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), it is the oldest and biggest Confucius Temple in China's history.

The academy carries historical and cultural importance for national tourism development.

The academy's name refers to the literary phrase, "Confucius sent Zi Lu to ask for directions."

Throughout its history, Wenjin Academy stood as equal with the Yuelu Academy in Hunan province, Donglin Academy in Jiangsu province, Bailudong Academy in Jiangxi province. A total of 387 scholars studied at the academy from the Song to Qing dynasties (960 -1911). Thanks to its contributions to Chinese education, the academy has been included in The History of China's Academies.

According to Huang Zhao, professor of Wuhan University, the spirit of Wenjin Academy has been passed down from generation to generation, and has become a valuable source of spiritual wealth for the nation.

"In China's history, Wenjin Academy has acted as a spiritual home for scholars in Hubei provinces, and it still means a lot to the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics in modern times," Huang said, adding Wenjin Academy is committed to being a spiritual landmark for the promotion of China's traditional culture.

Cultural scholar and inheritor Li Senlin believes the key to invigorating the traditional academies lies in collecting more relics from the academy and organizing more meaningful events to make more people aware of its cultural significance. Experts, scholars and media figures also play a significant role in promoting Chinese culture.

In the future, the academy hopes to become a center for cultural exchanges, training and study.