Fall in love with Jeonju for 4D/3N

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Fall in love with Jeonju, Korea for 4D/3N






Credits: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_3_7.jsp?gotoPage=2&cid=2371998

Jeonju, known as the “City of Flavors,” is not only famous for its mouth watering delicacies but also home to the largest Hanok Village in the country known as the cultural capital of Korea where we can have the chance to experience Korea’s beautiful culture  and history.

I have always wanted to travel to a place considered as a hidden gem and Jeonju was one of those places and considering that you can travel it for only 2-3 hours away from Seoul via KTX it is accessible specially if you are only considering to stay for a couple of days.

(Ways on how to go to Jeonju: http://hanok.jeonju.go.kr/contents/en_map )

 

As for this DIY 4D/3N trip I decided to divide it, the first 2 days to experience mostly the cultural and historical places and the last 2 days to try out different kinds of foods.

 

Credits: www.agoda.com



 

Happiness Full Hanok Guesthouse

Staying on a hanok guesthouse is something that would make this trip memorable.

As for this trip, I decided to choose this place not only for the reason  that staying here will not stretch my  budget too much   but some of the famous attractions  in the area can be reached by  easily  from this guesthouse.

And another information is that it will only cost around USD100 /PHP 5000 pesos for 4D/3N for 2 people

First Day

Around 11:00 am, rent a hanbok or traditional clothing within Jeonju Hanok Village where we can feel like, we are one of the royalties in Korean historical dramas.

Prices of rentals are around  USD6-10  (PHP 320- 500  )

 


Credits: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_3_7.jsp?gotoPage=2&cid=2371998

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral

·         - Address: 51, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 전주시 완산구 태조로 51)

·         - Operating hours:  Monday-Saturday 09:00-18:00 / Sunday 12:00-18:00
* No visitors allowed during mass sessions

·         - Website: www.jeondong.or.kr (Korean only)

 

It is Iocated just across the street from Gyeonggijeon Shrine. It was completed in 1914 thus it was considered as the oldest cathedral in Jeonju. Not only will you be amazed by its Western-style feature and magnificent interior but it forms a unique harmony considering it was surrounded by traditional hanok buildings.

 





Late Lunch at Jeonju Hanok Village

Trying out different kinds of food is what makes the trip more memorable.

  

strawberry-filled chapssal tteok (sticky rice cake)

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injeolmi (rice cake coated with powdered soybean)

 

Credits: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_3_7.jsp?gotoPage=2&cid=2371998

Don’t you just want to try the foods above?

 



3pm to 5pm

 

Going around historical places like Gyeonggijeon Shrine

 

Gyeonggijeon Shrine

·         - Address: 44, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 전주시 완산구 태조로 44)

·         - Operating hours: June-August 09:00-20:00 / November-February 09:00-18:00 / March-May, September-October 09:00-19:00
* Last admission one hour before closing

·         - Foreign Language Interpretation Services
Free, available in English, Japanese, and Chinese daily at 11:00 and 14:00
* Register on-site

·         - Admission: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
* Adults (ages 25 and older) / Teenagers (age 13-24) / Children (ages 7-12)

 

Going to this historical places will take you hours  to be able to enjoy and feel every parts of it.

The shrine holds the portrait of Taejo Yi Seong-gye (r.1392-1398), founder of the Joseon dynasty.

 



 

Behind the shrine, you can find Royalty Portrait Museum where you can see different portraits of Kings from Joseon dynasty, important manuscripts and take note that it is free.

 

【 Photo: Royal Portrait Museum 】

【 Photo: Bamboo grove photo spot 】

 

 

 


Making of knotted bracelets at Onnuri Crafts

Credits: http://hanok.jeonju.go.kr/contents/en_exp3

Uses natural gemstones and traditional knots, brooches and lucky bracelets

Operation Hours: 11am - 5pm (open year round)

Time: 30 min~

Fee: 7,000 won or around 350 pesos

Individual and group experience available (advance reservation for groups)

 



Enjoying the night at Pungnammun Gate

Credits: https://th.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1143545-d2476755-i352449225-Pungnammun_Gate-Jeonju_Jeollabuk_do.html

It is considered as Treasure no.308 which was the only remaining gate among the four great gates of Jeonju.

 

2nd Day

 


 




2nd Day

 

Morning stroll in Deokjin Park

Credits: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264423

Address: 390, Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
전라북도 전주시 덕진구 권삼득로 390 (덕진동1가)

 

Deokjin Park is a representative city park of Jeonju and the lotus flowers blooming in the park’s large pond are considered one of the most impressive attractions of Jeonju.

Credits: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_3_7.jsp?gotoPage=2&cid=2371998

 

 


Omokdae



Imokdae

Omokdae

·         - Address: 55, Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 전주시 완산구 기린대로 55)

Imokdae

·         - Address: 5, Jamandong 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 전주시 완산구 자만동2길 5)

 

These were very important locations in stories of king from the Joseon Dynasty, from the first which was King Taejo and the very last which was King Gojong

 



Looking for the best Bibimbap for Lunch at Jeonju Hanok Village

A trip to Jeonju is not complete without trying their Bibimbap.

Jeonju’s bibimbap is famous for its vibrant colours and they uses rice cooked in beef broth and bean sprouts make it different from what we usually taste around Seoul.

You can also check

Hankookjib (한국집)




 

Address

119, Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
전라북도 전주시 완산구 어진길 119

 

Credits: https://www.lifestyleasia.com/bk/travel/destinations/jeonju-south-korean-culinary-gem/

 

You can try different bibimbaps like Yukhoe-bibimbap (beef tartare bibimbap) (Jeonju-style bibimbap / hanu (Korean beef)) / Dolsot-bibimbap (hot stone pot bibimbap) / Nok-geureut bibimbap (cooked beef garnish / hanu) / Sametae-tang (Hangookjip Kong-namul-gukbap (bean sprout and rice soup)), etc.

 

Instagram your way through Jaman Art Village

 

 

It is located along the foot of a mountain across the road from Jeonju Hanok Village. Although it is a fairly steep walk up to Jaman Village, visitors will be able to enjoy colorful murals painted on the buildings and walls along the way.

From imitations of Keith Haring’s pop art to drawings of Japanese animations, there are various themed mural paintings spread across this small village where you can take lots of good pictures.

Credits: https://jeonjucity.kr/jaman-mural-village-inside/




There is a place also where you can print some of the pictures you took for only USD 1 dollar/PHP 50

 

Jaman Mural Village

·         - Address: 50-58, Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 전주시 완산구 교동 50-158)

·         - Website: www.jeonjuhanoktown.com (Korean only)

 

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