Introduction:
Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (built in 1578, the 11th year of King Seonjo) was established to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars through Mangcheonsa Shrine in Sanwol-ri, Bia-myeon, Gwangsan-gun. The location
Directions [Bus] Take Bus No. Songjeong33 from Gwangju Songjeong Station. - Get off at Heukseok-sageori Bus Stop. - Cross the street and take Bus No. Imgok89 - Get off at Wolbongseowon Bus Stop and walk approx. 630m to the academy.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info +82-62-951-6434
Information:
Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (built in 1578, the 11th year of King Seonjo) was established to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars through Mangcheonsa Shrine in Sanwol-ri, Bia-myeon, Gwangsan-gun.
The location of the confucian academy was moved to its current site in 1646 (the 24th year of King Injo) and the name 'Wolbong' was made by King Hyojong in 1654.
In 1671, Bak Sang and Bak Sun's shrines were placed from Deoksansa Shrine by suggestions of Song Siyeol.
Also, Kim Jangsaeng and Kim Jip's shrines were additionally placed in 1673.
Unfortunately, the confucian academy was abolished due to the abolition policy of Daewongun in 1868 (the 5th year of King Gojong).
Later, Bingwoldang Confucian Academy, comprised of five rooms, was built by Jeollanam-do's Confucian scholars in 1983.
In addition, Gojiksa Shrine comprised of four rooms in 1972, Jangpangak Pavilion comprised of three rooms and Oesammun Gate in 1978, Sau in 1980 and Naesammun Gate in 1981 were established in order.
Bingwoldang is desigated as Gwangju Monument No.
9 and woodblocks of Gobongjip (a collection of works of Gobong) are preserved in Jangpangak Pavilion.
Current:
Status [Bingwoldang] Gwangju Monument No.
9 (Designated on August 3, 1979)[Woodblocks of Gobongjip] Gwangju Tangible Cultural Asset No.
19 (Designated on March 16, 1992) Activity Enegetic FAM Tour (Wolbongseowon Confuciation Academy promotion through confuciation academy experience and philosophy stay) Moonlight Sarangbang (Lectures on humanities) Career experience Day of confucian scholar (experience program) Slow Tour (discussion & meditation) Saloon de Wolbong (culture saloon mixed with high-class lessons regarding humanities and performance) Game of philosophy Tour with Gobong (Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy - Muyangseowon Confucian Academy - Sinchang-dong Historical Site - Pungyeongjeong Pavilion)
Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (built in 1578, the 11th year of King Seonjo) was established to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars through Mangcheonsa Shrine in Sanwol-ri, Bia-myeon, Gwangsan-gun. The location
Directions [Bus] Take Bus No. Songjeong33 from Gwangju Songjeong Station. - Get off at Heukseok-sageori Bus Stop. - Cross the street and take Bus No. Imgok89 - Get off at Wolbongseowon Bus Stop and walk approx. 630m to the academy.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info +82-62-951-6434
Information:
Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy (built in 1578, the 11th year of King Seonjo) was established to honor Ki Daeseung's study and virtue by Kim Gyehwi and other confucian scholars through Mangcheonsa Shrine in Sanwol-ri, Bia-myeon, Gwangsan-gun.
The location of the confucian academy was moved to its current site in 1646 (the 24th year of King Injo) and the name 'Wolbong' was made by King Hyojong in 1654.
In 1671, Bak Sang and Bak Sun's shrines were placed from Deoksansa Shrine by suggestions of Song Siyeol.
Also, Kim Jangsaeng and Kim Jip's shrines were additionally placed in 1673.
Unfortunately, the confucian academy was abolished due to the abolition policy of Daewongun in 1868 (the 5th year of King Gojong).
Later, Bingwoldang Confucian Academy, comprised of five rooms, was built by Jeollanam-do's Confucian scholars in 1983.
In addition, Gojiksa Shrine comprised of four rooms in 1972, Jangpangak Pavilion comprised of three rooms and Oesammun Gate in 1978, Sau in 1980 and Naesammun Gate in 1981 were established in order.
Bingwoldang is desigated as Gwangju Monument No.
9 and woodblocks of Gobongjip (a collection of works of Gobong) are preserved in Jangpangak Pavilion.
Current:
Status [Bingwoldang] Gwangju Monument No.
9 (Designated on August 3, 1979)[Woodblocks of Gobongjip] Gwangju Tangible Cultural Asset No.
19 (Designated on March 16, 1992) Activity Enegetic FAM Tour (Wolbongseowon Confuciation Academy promotion through confuciation academy experience and philosophy stay) Moonlight Sarangbang (Lectures on humanities) Career experience Day of confucian scholar (experience program) Slow Tour (discussion & meditation) Saloon de Wolbong (culture saloon mixed with high-class lessons regarding humanities and performance) Game of philosophy Tour with Gobong (Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy - Muyangseowon Confucian Academy - Sinchang-dong Historical Site - Pungyeongjeong Pavilion)
Top Things to Do in Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy
Where is Wolbongseowon Confucian Academy
광주광역시 광산구 광곡길 133 (광산동)
Reviews (10)