Over 125 years at the heart of Emei.
Emei Elementary was founded in 1899, in the early years of Japanese colonial rule, making it one of the oldest schools in Hsinchu County — now well over 125 years old. The school sits in the center of Emei Township, close to the scenic Emei Lake and the area's landmark Grand Buddha and Cihang Temple, placing it at the literal and symbolic heart of the community it has served for generations.
峨眉國小創立於1899年，正值日治初期，是新竹縣歷史最悠久的學校之一，至今已逾125年。學校座落於峨眉鄉中心地帶，鄰近風景秀麗的峨眉湖，以及當地地標大佛與慈航堂，可說是這個世代服務在地社區的地理與精神中心。
What makes this school worth knowing.
🕰️ Over 125 Years of History
逾125年校史
Founded in 1899, Emei Elementary ranks among the oldest schools in Hsinchu County, carrying more than 125 years of continuous educational history.
🏞️ A Campus Beside Emei Lake
鄰近峨眉湖
Located in the township center, the school sits close to the scenic Emei Lake, one of the area's best-known natural landmarks.
🗿 Near the Grand Buddha
鄰近大佛與慈航堂
The school's central location also places it near Emei's Grand Buddha statue and Cihang Temple, landmarks that anchor the township's identity.
The township's oldest institution.
As Emei's oldest school, it has watched over generations of families in this small township famous for Emei Lake and its Grand Buddha statue.
Find the school.
No. 4, Emei St., Emei Village, Emei Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan
新竹縣峨眉鄉峨眉村峨眉街4號
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