Travel Jeonju Itinerary:2 days Must-do list in Jeonju

Day 1 | Morning

Gyeonggijeon Shrine

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-6:00pm;Open from 1/1-2/29(Winter),9:00am-6:00pm;Open from 6/1-8/31(Summer),9:00am-8:00pm;Open from 11/1-12/31(Winter),9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 3000 KRW

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 44 Taejo-ro, Pungnam-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

Qingji Hall, designated as Historic Site No. 339, was built in 1410 to house the remains of Emperor Lee Tae-jo of the Liberation Dynasty. The Zhendian Temple, which hangs the portrait of Taizu, and the Zhaoqing Temple, which enshrines the tablets of Li Han and his wife, the ancestors of the Li family in Quanzhou, are all located in the Qingji Hall. Qingji Hall was damaged during the Renchen Japanese Rebellion (a war provoked by the invasion of foreign enemies from 1592 to 1598), and the existing building was rebuilt in 1614. In addition to Li Taizu, the Qingji Hall also enshrines the portraits of the emperors of Chunzong, Zhezong, Yingzu and other dynasties, and displays the format sedan chairs. Among them, the chariots used in the relocation of the tablets and the sedan chairs used by high-ranking officials on patrol are more noticeable. It is widely known as the filming location for the historical dramas 'Tears of the Dragon' and 'Empress Myongseong'.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Winna: It's as spacious as Gyeongbok Palace and there's so much to see. It's also a good idea to relax in the spacious Hanok and pine gardens.

asdrubal: It's a treasure-like place with ancient and old Hanok architecture, which is the main attraction of Hanok Village in Jeonju.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeonju Hanok Village next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Jeonju Hanok Village

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 15-11 Pungnamdong 3(sam)-ga， Wansan-gu， Jeonju-si， Jeollabuk-do

Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the area of Pongnam-dong and Gyodong, Jeonju City, and gathers more than 800 traditional Korean houses. Jeonju Hanok Village, hidden in the ever-changing modern city, is famous for its traditional appearance that has been preserved to this day. The traditional beauty of Jeonju Hanok Village is especially reflected in the curve of the eaves of the Hanok. The corners of the eaves facing the sky are not only the characteristic of Hanok, but also the charm of Korean dance. Hanok is roughly divided into two parts: the back room and the guest room. Another feature of hanok is the Ondol room. Korean people's living customs and sitting culture are connected, so there are ondol in the home. Light a fire in the stove outside the room, and the whole room will be warmed. Warm in winter and cool in summer are the characteristics of heated kang. There is also a Hanok Experience Hall in the Hanok Village. Visitors can experience the feeling of traditional Korean Ondol in the boudoir and study room. In addition, the experience hall also provides traditional Korean food served in the "Naqing Yogi", which adds color to the experience of traditional Korean charm. In the Jeonju Hanok Village, you can not only experience the traditional Korean life, but also eat the famous Jeonju bibimbap. The Hanok Life Experience Hall is divided into the main hall and the side house, which fully reflects the traditional architectural style and atmosphere of Korea. The partial house is called Duoqing Building, which has a hall and 10 rooms.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Mel Sim: Love this place. Rent a hanbok, get nicely dressed up, and go take some pictures! Loads of good food around the area. Came on a one day trip from Seoul in May 2019. The journey was long but it was a good trip. Wish i could have stayed longer.

TravelLover@: The Jeonju Hanok village is the famous place in Jeonju city. Near that place have many good coffee shops and restaurants.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Jeonju Hanok Village, Best Western PLUS Jeonju Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Best Western PLUS Jeonju Hotel

Gyeonggijeon Shrine is only 800 m (0.5 miles) from the hotel. Here you can escape the hustle of life and have peace of mind while enjoying the beauty of nature. Jeonju Korean is a traditional wine Museum, which is also 800 m away from the hotel. It allows you to taste their traditional wine and learn the process of making it. At the Gyodong Art Center, you can buy some amazing art pieces or just gaze at them.

Day 2 | Morning

Deokjin Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1314-4, Deokjindong2-ga, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

Dejin Park is a park built around Dejin Lake. The lake is full of lotus flowers and the scenery is very beautiful.

Reviews from Real Guests:

PS Travel: It is an amusement park in the area of ​​Deokjinho (Poom)mul :) located 3 km north of Jeonju Station, and is also called a citizen's park. Weeping willow cherry trees are lined up on Deokjinje (Water) that connects Mt. Geonji (#51LL) in the east and Mt. Garyun (Maze 1) in the west, and in May, irises and lotus flowers fill the water surface. widely known. In the park, there are Jojodan (approximately 5) that enshrines Shilla Sagong (a) and Lee Han (celebrate:), the progenitor of Jeonju-i (Cho Si-chu E), Hyangjeongjeong (#®Hu), a zoo, swimming pool, tennis court, etc. It is also equipped with various recreational facilities. In particular, the suspension bridge that crosses the lake is a special feature that enhances the scenery.

PS Travel: It is an amusement park in the area of ​​Deokjinho (Poom)mul :) located 3 km north of Jeonju Station, and is also called a citizen's park. Weeping willow cherry trees are lined up on Deokjinje (Water) that connects Mt. Geonji (#51LL) in the east and Mt. Garyun (Maze 1) in the west, and in May, irises and lotus flowers fill the water surface. widely known. In the park, there are Jojodan (approximately 5) that enshrines Shilla Sagong (a) and Lee Han (celebrate:), the progenitor of Jeonju is Hyangjeongjeong, a zoo, swimming pool, tennis court, etc. It is also equipped with various recreational facilities. In particular, the suspension bridge that crosses the lake is a special feature that enhances the scenery.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Deokjin Park, you can head to PungnamMun, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

PungnamMun

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 20-20 Minutes

Location: Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea

Fengnammen is located in Jeonju, South Korea. It is an exquisite three-story stone-carved door building. Fengnan Gate is the only remaining one of the former four gates. It was rebuilt in 1768 and is now listed as a historical relic.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TravelLover@: Pungnammun is the greatest gate for enter to Jeonju city in the histor.

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