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Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School

전주향교

+82-63-288-4548, +82-63-288-4544
jjhyanggyo.or.kr

139, Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Hyanggyo is a Confucian school that was established during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and is designated historical treasure No. 379. This was a national education center during the Joseon period. The school was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site, but was relocated in 1603. The mortuary tablets of seven Chinese Confucian scholars and 18 Korean scholars are enshrined in the main building of Daeseong-jeon.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Activities: Sunday school (once per week)
Memorial ceremony (Seokjeon Daeje (National Rite to Confucius))
And more.
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-288-4548,
+82-63-288-4544
Parking: Not available
Hours: Summer: 09:00-18:00
Winter: 09:00-17:00

Updated 2016.04.13

Admission Fees

Free

Access

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[Bus]
From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 5-1 or 79.
Get off at Jeondong Cathedral (Hanok Village) Bus Stop and walk 20min.

OR
From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal, walk 300m to Geumam Square (Paldal-ro) Bus Stop.
From the bus stop, take bus 725, 752, 782 or 785.
Get off at Jeonju National University of Education (교육대학교).

[Taxi]
From Jeonju Intercity/Express Bus Terminal or Jeonju Station, take a taxi to Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School. (10-15min)

139, Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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