Things to do in Jeonju, KR
So, we decided to go to the slow city, Jeonju, famous for its bibimbap and hanok village (Korean traditional house). Basically, Kim arranged everything (now he feels more like a Korean lol). Meanwhile, I got a chance to try out one-day hanbok experience so I thought this is it.
Cheongnyeon (meaning ‘youth’ in Korean) Mall, located in the second floor of Jeonju Nambu Market, is filled with unique stores and venues. For example, you may find a café specializing in hand-drip coffee, a handcraft
Deokjin Park is a representative city park of Jeonju. Officially designated a city park in April 1978, it is centered around a natural pond, which dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392).
Jeonju (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌn.dʑu]) is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province.It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju.
Located near the entrance of the Moaksan Provincial Park, Geumsansa Temple was established in the first year of King Beop of the Baekje Kingdom (AD 599). The Buddhist temple features over ten designated cultural properties including Mireukjeon Hall, a national treasure, as well as other attached buildings.
Inside Gyeonggijeon, the portraits of King Tae-jo and other successive kings such as Sun-jong, Cheol-jong, Yeong-jo and many others can be found on display. The carriage used to move the mortuary tablets as well as carriages used to transport dignitaries and individual chair-like carriages are also on display.
It’s called Jaman Mural Village. Jaman Mural Village is located on the hills next to the Hanok Village. At first glance, the village may be mistaken for a shantytown, but it’s in fact a neat and artistic area filled with murals and cafés.
Jeondong Catholic Church in Jeonju (Historic Site No. 288) was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon Dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908.
Originally christened the Hansol Paper Museum in 1997, it was changed to the Pan-Asia Paper Museum in 2001. Again, in 2005, it was changed once more and is today called the Jeonju Hanji Museum. It’s located in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. As Korea’s first museum specializing in paper it has an ...
Jeonju Hanok Rail Bike runs along an abandoned section of railroad on the Ajung Line near Jeonju Hanok Village, one of Korea’s largest landmarks, attracting 10 million visitors a year. The course runs approximately 3.4km from Silli to Waemangsil at a speed of about 15 to 20 km per hour.
Jeonju Hanok Village is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea, and overlaps with the Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong neighborhoods. The village contains over 800 Korean traditional houses called 'Hanok'.
The Jeonju Hyanggyo is a hyanggyo (school) originally established at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site in Jeonju, Korea, sometime early in the 15th century, during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 so construction of the Jeonju Hyanggyo had to follow sometime later.
Korea Tourism Organization Official website provides various ... The Jeonju National Museum was established in 1990 as an ... jeonju.museum.go.kr (Korean ...
Jeonju Traditional Culture Center (전주전통문화관) Korea Tourism Organization Official website provides various information on all things about Korea. Take your time to get correct guide each.
In the pricincts, there is Gyeonggijeon, which enshrines the portrait of the King Taejo (tangible cultural properties No.2) and Jogyeongmyo (grave, tangible cultural properties No.16), which enshrines the mortuary tablet of the Silla boatman Lee Han couple, who was the progenitor of Jeonju Lee family.
“There’s an arboretum in Jeonju?” you might be asking. The answer is: yes. It is not as big as Yeomiji Botanical Garden in Jeju, but this is the only arboretum in Korea built by a public corporation.
Jeonju (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌn.dʑu]) is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province.It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju.
Jeonju (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌn.dʑu]) is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province.It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju.
The Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum offers visitors the unique chance to explore the world of traditional Korean liquor and engage in related hands-on experience programs. At the museum, visitors can see the tools and machines used in the making of alcohol and get a closer look at the different types of Korean traditional wine.