Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

14.4Km 2024-05-27

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

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.

Jungdam Hanok (대성 정담한옥)

14.4Km 2024-12-13

30 , Godeoksan 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8753-3413

Jungdam Hanok is a private family pension located in a small rural village in Daeseong-dong, Jeonju. It has a two-story structure with a room, bathroom, living room, and kitchen on the first floor, and a large room and attic on the second floor. The kitchen is equipped with various kitchen utensils, and there is a separate barbecue area where you can cook barbecue on an iron pot lid. There are also several activities to enjoy such as karaoke machines, yutnori (Korean traditional board game), jegichagi (hacky sack), and badminton. Nearby tourist attractions include Jeonju Hanok Village, Gosan Natural Recreation Forest, and Songgwangsa Temple.

Namcheongyo Bridge Cheongyeonru (남천교 청연루)

14.5Km 2024-04-07

40 , Cheongyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-5361

Namcheongyo Bridge is the main bridge to the entrance of Jeonju Hanok Village. Through "Jeonju Namcheongyo Luxury Project," the area went through renovation strengthening infrastructure and adding Cheongyeonru Pavilion to the bridge. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the area from the hanok pavilion or rest from the heat.

Ahyeon Supermarket (아현슈퍼)

14.5Km 2024-10-15

13 Namgosanseong 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

For the filming of a drama set in the 1990s, it was decorated as a place with a retro old supermarket atmosphere. It was demolished after filming, but was re-installed thanks to the popularity of the drama. The scene where Na Heedo and Baek Iijin misunderstood about kissing, and Baek Iijin protecting Na Heedo from the motorcycle were filmed. The low wooden bench where the main characters sat down and talked to each other is a photo spot.

Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market (전주 남부시장)

14.6Km 2024-12-03

19-3 Pungnammun 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1344

Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market opened as a regular public market in 1905 at the site of the Joseon-era Nammunbakk Market, located just outside the Southern gate to the city. Currently the market is comprised of about 800 stores with 1,200 workers selling vegetables, fruits, food, dried fish, furniture, silk goods, and general goods.

The market was revitalized with the creation of the Youth Market, located in the previously empty shops on the second floor of 6-dong. An influx of young shopkeepers and entrepreneurs has given the marketplace an exciting vibe like that found in Hongdae or Samcheong-dong.

The night market held on Fridays and Saturdays also draws in many visitors with a multitude of delicious treats, ranging from traditional dishes such as nokdujeon (mung bean pancake) to fusion treats like bibimbap served in rice paper like a spring roll.

Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (운일암 반일암 계곡)

14.6Km 2025-01-10

1926, Dongsangjucheon-ro, Jucheon-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-430-8382

Uniram Baniramgyegok Valley (5 km long) falls between Myeongdeokbong Peak and Myeongdobong Peak in the northeastern region of Mount Unjangsan. The name Uniram refers to the steep walls of the valley where nothing but the sky, rocks, thick forests, and clouds can be seen. The valley is also befittingly named Baniram since it is so deep that it only receives direct sunlight for half the day. There are many strangely-shaped rocks like Jjokduri Rock, Cheollyeop Rock, and Daebul Rock scattered throughout the lush valley. At the peak of summer, the area is crowded with vacationers and is also popular for its autumn leaves.

Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)

14.7Km 2024-04-06

12-1 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Seohak Art Village Library opened June 2022 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The library consists of nearly 1,000 books, making it rather small. However, the library makes up for its size with pretty decorations, making visitors want to stay longer. The library is located in an old building that was previously a cafe and gallery, so the library feels more like a book cafe.

Lotte Department Store - Store Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데백화점 전주점)

14.7Km 2024-04-23

2, Ongoeul-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Beanpole - Lotte Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 롯데 전주점)

14.7Km 2024-04-19

4F, 2, Ongoeul-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Cheolgiwa Jeon (철기와전)

14.8Km 2024-04-07

8-1 , Sinbok 7-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Cheolgiwa Jeon is a jeon (traditional Korean pancake) specialty restaurant where one can taste a variety of jeon prepared by a Korean food expert as a course meal. The restaurant is managed by the chef and serves a delectable collection of jeon under the menu name "Ibaji Set," which is available in a seven-course meal or five-course meal.

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