#24 TOP DESTINATION IN KOREA

Jeonju Hanok Village

Jeonju Β· μ „μ£Ό Β· District
Culture Food Spring Autumn Free Entry

800+ traditional hanok houses, birthplace of bibimbap, and Korea's best traditional craft village. Jeonju is the cultural soul of the Joseon Dynasty.

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Best Season
🌸 Spring πŸ‚ Autumn
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Entry Fee
Free
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Hours
Open 24h (residential area)

Jeonju Hanok Village (μ „μ£Όν•œμ˜₯λ§ˆμ„) is Korea’s largest and best-preserved collection of traditional hanok architecture, with over 800 traditional houses spanning 440,000 mΒ².

Food Capital

Jeonju is the undisputed food capital of Korea. The city claims to be the birthplace of bibimbap, and the hanok village is packed with restaurants serving the authentic version. Also famous for: kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout rice soup), makgeolli (rice wine), and hanji-wrapped street food.

Experiences

Rent a hanbok and wander the village for free entry to several historic sites. Gyeonggijeon Shrine (3,000 KRW) houses the portrait of Joseon’s founder and is the most important site in the village.

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