Things to doDaegu, Dalseong-gun, Guji-eup

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy

In Korean: 도동서원

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy is a seowon that enshrines Hanhwondang Kim Goeng-pil, and in 2019 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the 'Seowon of Korea'.

Hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed days: Open all year
Fee: Free
Parking: Available
Phone: 053-616-6407+82 53-616-6407

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization

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The academy's wall is designated a Treasure, a 400-year-old ginkgo tree stands there, and the Nakdong River flows beside the academy. It is open 10:00–17:00, has no days off, and admission is free.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 11 photos

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Dodongseowon Confucian Academy Today

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Nov 2 (Mon)

Open · 10:00–17:00

Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy before you go

Hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed days: Open all year
Fees: Free
Parking: Available
Contact: 053-616-6407 +82 53-616-6407
Address: 1 Dodongseowon-ro, Guji-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
In Korean: 대구광역시 달성군 구지읍 도동서원로 1

SourceKorea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy photos 11

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy photo 1 — Dodongseowon Confucian Academy1/11Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy more information

Website: dalseong.daegu.kr

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy facilities and access

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Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors

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1. Previous stop Mabijeong Mural Village To here: straight-line 17.6 km
2. Here Dodongseowon Confucian Academy To the next stop: straight-line 15.6 km
3. Next stop Samunjin Jumakchon Village
- Geumsugangsan stop 5 of 7

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Dodongseowon Confucian Academy FAQ

What does the name Dodongseowon mean?

'Dodong' means 'the Way has come to the east', and here the Way refers to Neo-Confucianism.

Is Dodongseowon Confucian Academy a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes, in 2019 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as one of the 'Seowon of Korea'.

What are the viewing hours and admission fee of Dodongseowon Confucian Academy?

You can visit 10:00–17:00, it is open all year, and admission is free. Parking is also available.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Dodongseowon Confucian Academy sources

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1
Korean page: 도동서원

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