Dosan Seowon

Dosan Seowon is a beautifully preserved school and I enjoyed learning about Korean culture for over 2 hours that we spent here.

We came on a rainy weekday so there's not a lot of people. There's a minimal fee to get in. We were welcomed by this calm green river and well maintained path.

Then we get to the school which is composed of several houses. I am amazed of how Koreans value historical places like this. This Confucian school was built in the 1800s! How amazing is that?!

And since it is a UNESCO heritage site, there are English translations on every information as well as inside the small
museum.

A must-visit for every Korean and for foreigners if you like historical stuff.

Definitely worth the visit. Seeing the river frozen in December was exquisite. The buildings are so old and everything feels authentic and atmospheric.

This place was a private educational institution of Joseon dynasty. 'Seowon' was constructed all over the country for cultivating talented people. They studied mostly learning of Confucianism. Seowon also performed a role of holding a memorial service for Confucianism saints. 'Dosan Seowon' is one of the most famous Seowon in Korea. Andong was a seat of learning in Joseon dynasty because its beautiful scenery and calming atmosphere. Thanks to this atmosphere people could focus on their studying. When you visit Dosan Seowon, you can realize why lots of Joseon people came to Andong to study. This Seowon is famous because its 'Seodang'. Dosan Seodang was established by Lee Hwang who is a most famous Confucian scholar. If you visit Andong, please come to Dosan Seowon and feel the nobility of confucian scholar in Joseon Dynasty.

1. Best View
2. For family
3. Private education institute in Chosun era
4. Before visiting, you should survey history.

Even though you don’t have any understanding about Korean Confucianism history, this site is worthy to visit for enjoying traditional Korean architecture and scenery.

It is greatful to visit this historic place. If you have a chance to pass by, please take a look.

Dosanseowon Confucian School is a bit more difficult to access than other tourist sites, but it is well worth the trip. From the parking lot and ticket office, it is a short walk down a dirt path. It is situated by the lake and has many benches perfect for sitting and soaking in nature.

Inside the school there are signs in several languages identifying the buildings and giving important facts regarding the history of the school.

Really interresting place. We had a very nice lady guide that was fluent in english and was able to explain a lot of very interresting things. The houses are well preserved and people dressed traditionnaly make you feel like you went back in time. There is some ritual ceremony from time to time that you can watch. There is also a museum about some Confusianist Korean master that is interresting and in English if I remember well (which is unusual in Korea).
I had a great time there !

It’s a place of great history and cultural value!

Definetly a must-visit-place in Andong. It is a kind of a boarding school built in Chosun Dynasty.

Dosan Seowon is steeped with important Korean History and is a beautiful place to visit. 😊

There's a bus to there from Andong terminal, and it's much more convenient.

Best tour attraction in Andong city.

Wonderful historical site

It's wonderful view!

Mecca of confucian education in the Joseon Dynasty. not a dead relic even in these days.

Wow♥

Well worth it! Beautiful scenery over an amazing landscape.

Beautiful scenery!

Must visit if you're around Andong :)