Dosan Seowon — Attraction in Andong-si

This place was a private educational institution of Joseon dynasty. 'Seowon' was constructed all over the country for cultivating talented people. They studied mostly learning of Confucianism. Seowon also performed a role of holding a memorial service for Confucianism saints. 'Dosan Seowon' is one of the most famous Seowon in Korea. Andong was a seat of learning in Joseon dynasty because its beautiful scenery and calming atmosphere. Thanks to this atmosphere people could focus on their studying. When you visit Dosan Seowon, you can realize why lots of Joseon people came to Andong to study. This Seowon is famous because its 'Seodang'. Dosan Seodang was established by Lee Hwang who is a most famous Confucian scholar. If you visit Andong, please come to Dosan Seowon and feel the nobility of confucian scholar in...

Dosan Seowon is a beautifully preserved school and I enjoyed learning about Korean culture for over 2 hours that we spent here.

We came on a rainy weekday so there's not a lot of people. There's a minimal fee to get in. We were welcomed by this calm green river and well maintained path.

Then we get to the school which is composed of several houses. I am amazed of how Koreans value historical places like this. This Confucian school was built in the 1800s! How amazing is that?!

And since it is a UNESCO heritage site, there are English translations on every information as well as inside the small museum.

A must-visit for every Korean and for foreigners if you like...

Beautiful Confucian school located by the river. Take some time to explore each area within the school. You’ll spend about 1-1.5 hours here. It’s 2,000 won for adults to enter.

You can get here by bus 급행3 that starts from the andong terminal (see images. It’s not the one right outside the terminal. Walk 70m from terminal to get there).

I took the one that leaves at 8:15am (and arrives there 9:40am) and leaves from dosan seowon at 11:10am (arrives back at andong terminal 12:25).

The return route passes by andong old market and andong new market (opened on days ending 2 and 7 because it’s a 5 day market) in case you...