Sights · 5 Jungang-ro
Gwangjuhyanggyo Confucian School (광주향교)
Visit info
- Hours
- 09:00-18:00
- Information
- +82-62-672-7008
- Parking
- Available
- Experiences
- Seodang experiences
About
Hyanggyo was a national educational institution during the Joseon dynasty, where the tablets of distinguished Confucian scholars were enshrined, and rituals were held in their honor. In spring and fall, it hosts Seokjeon, a ritual honoring Confucius, along with Seodang (traditional Confucian school) experiences and traditional weddings, offering opportunities to immerse in Confucian culture. In summer, crape myrtle flowers bloom, and in fall, the old ginkgo tree turns golden yellow, beautifully contrasting with the traditional Joseon-style hanok architecture.
Getting there
5 Jungang-ro 107beon-gil, Nam-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City-si
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Details can change; check the official site before you go.