Korea's Most Beautiful Confucian Academy with 410-year-old Ginkgo Tree

410-year-old Ginkgo Tree in Peak Foliage @Dodong Confucian Academy

Dodong Confucian Academy was first built to honor Confucian philosophy and virtue of Hwanhwondang(1454 – 1504) It’s located in peaceful village of Guji in Dalseong-gun near Nakdongang River. In November, more visitors come here to see.. the tree!

The Ginkgo Trees

At the front of the academy is an famous old gingkgo tree welcoming visitors. nearby  One of the best things about Daegu is its locate picturesque view

 Exceptional Architecture

Maybe the brightening yellow trees are the reason you came here! Once you are here, take a close look at the architecture. The structure and layout of buildings is very conventional and typical for a Confucian academy. In fact, it boasts its excellence of architecture in terms of use of space. Another must-check feature of the place is the stone wall surrounding the academy! One thing that you will get to love about traveling Korea is to compare the difference and similarities of hanok building such as palace, Confucian academy and residential area ;) I hope you have a great time!

─  Hour: 10:00 – 17:00 everyday

─  Address: 726, Gujiseo-ro, Guji-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

─  Address(KR): 대구광역시 달성군 구지면 구지서로 726 (구지면)

─  Price: Free

─  Other: Hwanwondang Gotak café is 20 min away by car (Click here to see a related article)