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Jeonju

Jeonju (전주), the provincial capital of Jeollabuk-do, is famous for being the birthplace of both the Joseon dynasty and Korea’s most well-known culinary delight, bibimbap (rice, egg and vegetables with a hot sauce). Centrally located, the city is the perfect base from which to explore Jeollabuk-do, as it’s the regional hub for buses and trains.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Jeonju Hanok Maeul
Jeonju
This maeul (village) has more than 800 hanok (traditional wooden homes), making it one of the largest such concentrations in the country. Virtually all of…
Jaman Village
Jeonju
Eclectic, colourful murals adorn the walls of this shantytown, on a hill overlooking Jeonju's hanok maeul. It's slowly gentrifying, meaning several spots…
Gyeonggijeon
Jeonju
This palace is home to shrines, storehouses and guardrooms relating to the Confucian rituals once held here. There is also a replica portrait of Yi Seong…
Deokjin Park
Jeonju
Join Korean couples who hire paddle boats in this charming park; particularly nice are the views of lotus lilies in July.
Pungnam-mun
Jeonju
This stone-and-wood gateway is all that remains of Jeonju’s fortress wall. First built in 1398 but renovated many times since, it's now the ornate…
Cheongyeonru Gazebo
Jeonju
Grab some street food and bring it here for a picnic in this large, public gazebo on the river.
Jeondong Catholic Church
Jeonju
The easiest landmark to find around the hanok village is a tall, red-brick church built by French missionary Xavier Baudounet where Korean Catholics were…
Jeonju Hanji Museum
Jeonju
Adjacent to a modern-day paper factory, this museum covers the history and processes involved in making hanji (traditional Korean paper) and also shows…