Gajok Hoegwan (가족회관)

17.7Km 2024-04-07

17 Jeollagamyeong 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Gajok Hoegwan is a restaurant specializing in Jeonju bibimbap. The restaurant opened in the 1970s, and its signature menu is Jeonju bibimbap, which is light and flavorful with a combination of freshly cut vegetables, meat, bean sprouts, and eggs. The restaurant is built in a hanok, giving it a traditional Korean atmosphere. It's a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

Today [Korea Quality]오늘[한국관광 품질인증]

17.7Km 2024-04-07

155-26 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-507-1348-1522

Today is a private hanok stay near the old Hyanggyo Confucian school in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. Accommodation consists of two bedrooms, living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen. There’s an indoor jacuzzi which guests will find soothes away weariness - especially with added Dead Sea salt (provided). The living room has a beam projector for movies; alternatively guests can play traditional games such as yutnori, gonggi, and gogu. In the backyard, there is a swimming pool, and also a fire pit where guests can make a barbecue and chat while staring at the fire.

Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주))

17.7Km 2024-04-07

103-100, Naksujeong 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-288-1626

Donggosa Temple, located on Seungamsan Mountain in Jeonju, is a Buddhist temple of the Taego Order. The hike up to Donggosa Temple is a refreshing climb, and the temple provides a stunning panoramic view of downtown Jeonju. The temple buildings were constructed one after another along the mountain ridge, and stand in a row on either side of Daeungjeon Hall. The temple is modest and tastefully decorated with portraits of deceased great Buddhist monks and wooden Buddhist murals. The hiking trail to the right of Donggosa Temple leads to Chimyeongjasan Martyrs Ground, which is the graveyard of persecuted Catholics from the late Joseon dynasty.

Saranggadeuk (사랑가득)

17.7Km 2024-12-13

149-8 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-7451-3355

Located in Jeonju Hanok Village, Saranggadeuk is a traditional hanok that was renovated from a traditional hanok built in 1900, which retains the elegance of hanok architecture in its toenmaru (narrow wooden porch), rafters, and eaves. The hotel has six guest rooms, including a spacious ondol (underfloor heated) room with an interior finished in cypress wood that emits a subtle scent. Each of the rooms has a bathroom with a shower, and the Cherry and Rose rooms are recommended for couples, while the Azalea rooms are recommended for groups. Breakfast is served with freshly baked toast, seasonal fruits, and coffee in the room, and cooking is not permitted.

Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (전주향교)

17.7Km 2025-07-22

139 Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeonjuhyanggyo is a local Confucian school that was established during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and is a designated Historic Treasure. This was a national education center during the Joseon period. The school was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site, but was relocated in 1603. The mortuary tablets of seven Chinese Confucian scholars and 18 Korean scholars are enshrined in the main building of Daeseongjeon Hall. The site is popular for its 400-year-old ginkgo tree in the front yard, and is the most beautiful in fall.

Gaeksa-gil (객사길)

17.7Km 2024-04-07

10-1 Jungang-dong 2(i)-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-282-1330

Gaeksa, which was installed in every town during the Goryeo and Joseon periods, was a type of accommodation where foreign envoys or government officials from other regions stayed. Gaeksa can still be seen today in downtown Jeonju and there's a "Gaeksa-gil Street" at the main street of the old city center. The street features countless roadside shops and franchise restaurants so both Jeonju locals and tourists frequently visit the area. Also, Jeonju Gaeksa-gil is where the Jeonju International Film Festival is held every year. Considered as one of the three main Korean film festivals, the Jeonju International Film Festival primarily presents independent films and has discovered many hit movies and new actors. On one side of Gaeksa-gil, you can also find Jeonju Cine Complex and several movie theaters, which is why it is called the "Film Street." In the back of the Film Street, restaurants, cafes and clothing shops attract movie fans to form so-called "Gaengnidan-gil."

Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)

17.7Km 2025-07-22

44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

A registered Historic Site, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was founded in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was originally given the name Eoyongjeon, but was changed to its current name in 1442, the 24th year of King Sejong the Great. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and was restored in 1614. Gyeonggijeon Shrine is beloved by the locals and tourists for its elegance and the lush tree groves in the middle of the city.

2521 (이오이일)

17.7Km 2025-07-18

5-19 Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

2521, pronounced yi-o-yi-il in Korean, a private guesthouse located in Jeonju Hanok Village. It was made popular as Na Hee-do's house in the drama "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (2022)." Upon booking, the owner will set the scene just like from the drama. Guests can enjoy a barbeque party at the yard and the view of the hanok village from the rooftop. The guesthouse can accommodate up to eight guests.

Bu Yong Heon / 부용헌

17.7Km 2025-03-04

149-3 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8875-8587

Buyongheon is a Hanok stay in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, right next to the Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian School. Accomodation is comprised of Toenmaru Bang, Daecheong Maru Bang, Large Daecheong Maru Bang and Big Sarangchae. The room is neat and feels the beauty of blank space. A culture experience program includes traditional etiquette and hanji making, while the Jeonju Hanbyeok Cultural Center and the Confucian school are reachable on foot. Jeonju Station and Jeonju Express Bus Terminal are 10 to 15 minutes away by car.

Yangsajae (문화공간 양사재)

17.8Km 2024-08-05

40 , Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-282-4959

In Joseon times Yangsajae hanok stay in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, was part of the Jeonju hyanggyo or local Confucian school - a place of study and scholarship. Later the poet Lee Byeong-ki lived and wrote here, and later still, in 1987, the house became a public elementary school. Since 2002 it has been a hanok stay dedicated to cultural tourism and promotion of local history and traditions.

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