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Jeonju is a cultural city where everyday life in hanok lanes, Joseon royal history, contrasting religious architecture and traditional-market flavors flow together downtown. Dressing up, eating and walking bring its historic spaces to life, enriching even an unplanned trip.

• Traditional architecture and everyday culture in the Hanok Village
• Different layers of history at Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeondong Cathedral
• Jeonju Hyanggyo and local food enrich a memorable culinary visit

Highlights

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Jeonju Hanok Village

Tiled roofs, lanes, crafts and hanbok experiences come together in a place that brings tradition into today's life.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Gyeonggijeon Shrine

Discover Jeonju's historical significance through the roots of the Joseon dynasty and the story of King Taejo's royal portrait.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Jeondong Cathedral

Experience the distinctive contrast of Western religious architecture amid hanok houses and Joseon-era heritage.

Photo: ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩

Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian School

Jeonju Hyanggyo is a local attraction where the Confucian school and cultural heritage offer a setting to explore the scenery and atmosphere of Jeonju.

Local flavors

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Jeonju bibimbap

Jeonju's signature dish: rice topped neatly with colorful seasoned vegetables, meat and yellow mung-bean jelly, then mixed before eating.

Photo: 한국관광공사

Kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout and rice soup)

A Jeonju breakfast of bean sprouts and rice simmered in a refreshing broth, enjoyed with seaweed.

Photo: 한국관광공사

Jeonju hanjeongsik (traditional set meal)

A full table of carefully arranged side dishes showcases Jeonju's food culture.

Photo: 경아경아 / CC BY-ND 2.0 KR

Jeonju makgeolli

Jeonju's neighborhood dining tradition pairs a kettle of makgeolli with a varied spread of food.

Before you travel

Festivals and seasons

Plan your trip

Photo and information sources

• Jeonju Hanok Village · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Gyeonggijeon Shrine · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Jeondong Cathedral · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian School · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Jeonju bibimbap · 한국관광공사
• Kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout and rice soup) · 한국관광공사
• Jeonju hanjeongsik (traditional set meal) · 한국관광공사
• Jeonju makgeolli · 경아경아 / CC BY-ND 2.0 KR

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