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Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School 강화향교

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58, Hyanggyo-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon (인천광역시 강화군 강화읍 향교길 58)

First established in Ganghwa-eup during the 5th year of King Injong in the Goryeo Dynasty (1127), Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School was moved to Ganghwa-gun and then restored at the foot of Buksan Mountain (formally Songaksan Mountain) in 1624 by Sim Yeol during the 2nd year of King Injo.

Ganghwahyanggyo Confucian School is regarded as an important cultural and historical site in Ganghwa-eup.

Utilization information

・Information : Myeongnyun Institute (Character education and on-site training)

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-934-5321

Access

From Seoul to Ganghwa
1) Sinchon Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 4.
Go straight for 260m to reach the bus stop in front of Artreon. From the bus stop, take Bus 3000 to Ganghwa Bus Terminal.

2) Yeongdeungpo Station (Seoul Subway Line 1).
From the bus stop across from Shinsegae Department Store, take Bus 88 to Ganghwa Terminal.

Taka a taxi to the venue. (2.4km away / approx. 10 min / about 4,000 won)

58, Hyanggyo-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon


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