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Jeonju Zoo (전주동물원)

11.0 Km    35211     2024-04-07

68, Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-6759

Located about 1 kilometer away from Deokjin Park in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, the zoo is equipped with not only diverse animals and plants, but also a field for soccer, a volleyball court and many other sports facilities. In addition to their leisure grounds, the amusement park 'DreamLand' is found to the eastside of the zoo.

Opened on June 10, 1978, the zoo houses visitors' all time favorites like tigers, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, rhinos, camels and more exotic animals, coming to a total of 670 animals made up of 106 different species.

Ajunghosu Lake (아중호수)

11.2 Km    0     2024-05-02

Ua-dong 1(il)-ga, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Ajunghosu is a large-scale reservoir that was originally built for agricultural purposes but is now beloved as cultural and natural space for local residents. The lake features a wooden deck walkway that creates a beautiful scene at night when lit up. 

Jeonju International Sori Festival (전주세계소리축제)

Jeonju International Sori Festival (전주세계소리축제)

11.6 Km    23416     2024-04-07

31, Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-232-8394

Jeonju International Sori Festival offers visitors a chance to enjoy various traditional Korean music as well as music from around the world. Held every year in Jeonju since 2000, music flows throughout the festival period.

Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do (한국소리문화의전당)

11.6 Km    15255     2024-04-06

31, Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-270-8000

The city of Jeonju prides itself on its rich local culture and history of tradition. Residents are passionate about their heritage, especially when it comes to the arts. The Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do exemplifies and celebrates these community values by regularly offering a full program of visual arts shows. An excellent venue for leisure activities, events, and gatherings, the building itself boasts a stunning architectural style that underscores the institution’s desire to increase art appreciation worldwide.

* Foundation: September 21, 2001

CheongKwanJang - Songcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 송천)

12.5 Km    0     2024-04-19

200, Songcheonjungang-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Homeplus Stores - Jeonju Wansan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 전주완산)

Homeplus Stores - Jeonju Wansan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 전주완산)

12.9 Km    0     2024-04-19

170, Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Bongi Seolleongtang (봉이설렁탕)

Bongi Seolleongtang (봉이설렁탕)

12.9 Km    72     2024-04-07

576, Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-271-0912

Seolleongtang (ox bone soup) is Korea's representative health food rich in protein. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do.

Culture City of East Asia Jeonju (동아시아문화도시 전주)

Culture City of East Asia Jeonju (동아시아문화도시 전주)

12.9 Km    0     2024-04-07

213, Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-6314

The Culture City of East Asia is an agreement to promote diverse cultural exchanges between Korea, China, and Japan. Under the value of respect for cultural diversity among Korea, China, and Japan, each year one city from each country is designated as a “Culture City of East Asia” to practice the spirit of “East Asian consciousness, cultural exchange and convergence, and understanding of other cultures.” (Source: Culture City of East Asia website)

Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주))

Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주))

13.0 Km    12148     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.

Lotte Himart - Jeonju Songcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 전주송천점)

Lotte Himart - Jeonju Songcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 전주송천점)

13.0 Km    0     2024-04-19

82, Songcheonjungang-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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