Jeonju Hanok Village is one of the largest clusters of traditional houses in Korea, right in the center of the city. So many visitors walk around in rented hanbok that the whole neighborhood feels like a film set.
Highlights
- Gyeonggijeon — a shrine holding the royal portrait of Taejo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty, with a lovely bamboo path.
- Jeondong Cathedral — an old red-brick church at the village entrance, a striking contrast with the hanok around it.
- Omokdae — a pavilion on a small hill overlooking the whole village.
Eat your way around
Jeonju is famous across Korea for its food. Try Jeonju bibimbap, kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout soup with rice) and the snacks sold along the lanes.