Address

154, Dosanseowon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 안동시 도산면 도산서원길 154 (도산면)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

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Homepage

www.dosanseowon.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• Information
  Introduction
  In terms of architecture, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy complex can largely be divided into Dosanseodang compound and Dosanseowon compound. Dosanseodang area consists of living quarters and lecture halls where Toegye Yi Hwang, an eminent Confucian scholar, lived and taught his students. Dosanseowon was built after Toegye Yi Hwang passed away by his followers in legacy of his teachings as well as to pay respects to the deceased.
  
  Built in 1561, Dosanseodang lecture hall is the oldest building in the whole complex. It was personally designed by Yi Hwang, penname Toegye, to further his studies while educating future scholars after moving to the countryside. Living quarters used as a student dormitory were also built along with the lecture hall.
  
  Dosanseowon compound was completed in 1576, six years after Yi Hwang's death. Yi Hwang's ancestral tablet was enshrined inside Sangdeoksa Shrine (Treasure No. 211) in 1572. Two years later, Jeongyodang Lecture Hall (Treasure No. 210) was built to relocate the tablet and with the addition of buildings to the hall's east and west, the area became a seowon. In 1575, the establishment was bestowed a royal charter and a plaque with the name Dosanseowon written by Han Seok-bong, and became the Confucian academy headquarters in the Yeongnam region.
  
  Current Status
  UNESCO World Heritage (Designated on July 7, 2019)
  Historic Site No. 170 (Designated on May 28, 1969)
  [Sangdeoksa Shrine and Main Gate of Dosanseowon Confucian Academy] Treasure No. 211 (Designated on January 21, 1963)
  [Jeongyodang Lecture Hall of Dosanseowon Confucian Academy] Treasure No. 210 (Designated on January 21, 1963)
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Activity Information
  Hyangsarye Ritual - February & August
  
  Operating Hours
  Summer 09:00-18:00
  Winter 09:00-17:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Individuals – Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 600 won
  Groups – Adults 1,300 won / Teenagers 600 won / Children 500 won
  
  * Groups - 30 people or more
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Available in English (advance inquiry required)
  
  
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    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
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    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
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• Accommodation

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    Nosongjung Head House [Korea Quality] / 노송정종택(퇴계상가) [한국관광 품질인증]

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    Type : Hanok
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    On-gye Jongtaeg (Sambaegdang) [Korea Quality] / 온계종택 삼백당 [한국관광 품질인증]

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Train + Bus]
  From Andong Station, walk for approx. 180m to Kyobo Life Bus Stop.
  Take Bus No. 560 or 567 and get off at Dosanseowon Bus Stop.
  
  

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