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Jeonju

Jeonju's Hanok Village packs over 700 traditional houses into a walkable quarter where you can wear hanbok, eat bibimbap in its city of origin, and learn hanji paper crafting. Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Jeonju takes food as seriously as its heritage.

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Travel Information

Best Time to Visit

April to May for spring weather and the Jeonju International Film Festival, or October for the Bibimbap Festival and autumn atmosphere in the Hanok Village

From Seoul

KTX ~1h 30min

Local Food

Jeonju Bibimbap, Kongnamul Gukbap, Choco Pie

Top things to see in Jeonju

1Jeonju Hanok Village
2Gyeonggijeon Shrine
3Jeonju Nambu Market
4Omokdae & Imokdae
5Jeondong Catholic Church
6Hanbyeok Cultural Village
7Deokjin Park
8Jeonju National Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jeonju

How do I get to Jeonju from Seoul?
The KTX from Yongsan Station reaches Jeonju in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Express buses from Seoul's Express Bus Terminal take about 2.5 hours. The Hanok Village is a short taxi ride from both the train and bus stations.
What is special about Jeonju bibimbap?
Jeonju bibimbap uses local bean sprouts grown in the region's mineral water, over 30 ingredients including raw beef tartare and a raw egg yolk, plus homemade gochujang. It's served in a brass bowl, not a stone pot. The Jeonju style is considered the original and finest version.
What else should I do in Jeonju?
Rent a hanbok for free or discounted entry to cultural sites. Visit the Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum for makgeolli tasting. Gyeonggijeon Shrine holds a portrait of King Taejo. At night, the Hanok Village lights up and street food stalls open along the main roads.

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