Gyeonggijeon Shrine (경기전)

498.4M 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.

Jeonju Handicraft Exhibition Hall - Jeonju Hanok Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (전주공예품전시관 전주한옥마을)

499.8M 2024-04-19

15, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites (오목대와 이목대)

506.3M 2025-07-22

55 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-2114

Omokdae Historic Site is located on top of a steep hill and is one of the places where Yi Seong-gye, who later became King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, stopped to celebrate his victory on his way home from a war against the Japanese army at Unbong Peak of Hwangsan Mountain. Across the bridge from Omokdae is Imokdae Historic Site, situated at the foot of Seungamsan Mountain. Approximately 80 meters downhill from Imokdae are memorial stones and a building where Mokjo, the great-great-grandfather of King Taejo, once used to live. The engraved letters on the stones are the handwritings of Emperor Gojong. Mokjo moved to Hamgyeongdo as a result of a dispute with the then minister of Jeonju, an incident which King Taejo believed to have laid the foundation for him to shape the Joseon dynasty.

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

507.0M 2024-12-26

119, Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-0086, 2224

Opened in 1952, Han Kook Jib has upheld its tradition for three generations. It is housed in a renovated hanok with a beautiful courtyard. Han Kook Jib is conveniently located near major tourist sites in Jeonju, such as Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine.

Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival (전주국제한지산업대전)

508.8M 2024-10-08

20 Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-1573

Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival was organized to promote the excellent qualities of hanji (traditional mulberry paper), and the artistic use of it. The festival also aims to become a global festival promoting Korean style to the world.

Wookssam Jageopsil [Tax Refund Shop] (욱샘작업실)

508.8M 2024-04-23

20 Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Geumhong Handicraft [Tax Refund Shop] (금홍공예)

508.8M 2024-04-22

20, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Gongjakbuini Gongjakhan Gongjak [Tax Refund Shop] (공작부인이공작한공작)

508.8M 2024-04-19

20, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Blueboat guest house Jeonju (블루보트게스트하우스 전주점)

522.8M 2024-12-23

75 , Chunggyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6545-9049

The Blue Boat Guesthouse in Gyeongwon-dong, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, makes a stylish impression and is visited by many young travelers. Gyeonggijeon shrine, Jeondong Cathedral, Jeonju Hanok Village, and Nammun Market are all around10 minutes’ walk away. All rooms have neat iron beds, with shared bathrooms and kitchens. There is a TV in the kitchen, so residents can gather there to share information and chat.

The Hanok (더 한옥)

570.8M 2024-12-23

68-15 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-2189-4002

The Hanok, located in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a large hanok guesthouse built of beautiful tradition materials - cypress wood, red clay, and traditional hanji paper. The largest of the 7 rooms (Gwibin - ‘Special Guest’) has a king-size bed, ondol underfloor heating, and a massage bed, making it suitable for two families. One room has an attic, one has an red clay bed, and one has a bunk bed made of re-used traditional materials. In the spacious yard, guests can enjoy delightful moonlight tea parties.

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