Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (경주향교)
Gyeongbuk · 27-20 Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hours
09:00-18:00
09:00-18:00
Address
27-20 Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
27-20 Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Parking
Not available (Use Woljeonggyo Bridge public parking lot)
Not available (Use Woljeonggyo Bridge public parking lot)
Overview
Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School is located near Gyochon Hanok Village in Gyeongju. The surrounding areas, Gyochon, Gyori, and Gyodong, derive their names because of this school. Although the exact date of its original construction is unknown, Gyeongju Hyanggyo was renovated during the reign of King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty, modeled after Seoul’s Seonggyungwan National Academy. The buildings follow the typical Confucian layout of “hall in the front, shrine in the back.” While <em>seowon</em> were private academies, <em>hyanggyo</em> were public institutions. Although it no longer serves the educational purpose, every spring and autumn it hosts traditional Confucian rituals. It also offers cultural programs such as tea ceremonies, rice-cake pounding, and archery. From April to October it hosts traditional Korean-style demonstration weddings, where visitors can participate in the ceremonies for free.<br>
Location
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Info: +82-54-775-3624
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
09:00-18:00
Not available (Use Woljeonggyo Bridge public parking lot)
N/A (Open all year round)
+82-54-775-3624
