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Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School

수원향교 · Gyeonggi · Palaces & heritage

Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School was built in 1291 in front of Hwasan Mountain in Hwaseong where it stayed for nearly 500 years. It was moved to its current location in 1789 with the construction of Hwaseong Fortress. During the move, some of the original wood was exposed to water and began to rot. These parts were repaired in 1795 and efforts were made to prevent the wooden structure from futher damage. The current school is comprised of various halls, gates, and pavilions. It is registered as Gyeonggi-do Cultural Property and operates programs every summer for regional students.

TypePalaces & heritage
RegionGyeonggi
Address107-9, Hyanggyo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Within walking distance

Paldalmun Gate (팔달문)
700 m walk

Paldalmun Gate

Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구)
700 m walk

Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone

Suwon Workshop Street (수원 공방거리)
700 m walk

Suwon Workshop Street

Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대)
800 m walk

Hyowon’s Bell

Suwon Chicken Street (수원통닭거리)
900 m walk

Suwon Chicken Street

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall (정조테마공연장)
1000 m walk

Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace) (화성행궁)
1000 m walk

Temporary Palace at Hwaseong Fortress (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace)

Suwon Museum of Art (수원시립미술관)
1100 m walk

Suwon Museum of Art