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Gyeonggijeon Shrine

This is where the portrait of Yi Seong-gye, founder of the Joseon dynasty, is preserved. Coming here you will be amazed at the beautiful architecture of this temple. Not to mention, if you are a Korean movie fan, you definitely have to visit here once to watch the film studio of “Love in the Moonlight” with the handsome Prince Park Bo-Gum who make your heart sob.. There will be free tours guide in English / Chinese / Korean language every hour, if you want to learn about the history of the shrine, or if not, you should take a walk in the shrine, there are many beautiful corners to take pictures.

Address: 44 Taejo-ro, Pungnam-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Phone: +82 63-287-1330
Hours: 09:00-18:00
Entrance fee: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Getting there: From Omokdae & Imokdae, continue walking 100m along the Taejo-ro road is reach.

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral

Located right at the entrance to Jeonju ancient village, this church is also one of the places visited by many visitors. The church was built by the French missionary. In general there is not much things to see at here, in addition to the church architecture is quite beautiful, you can visit it before or after visiting the Jeonju village to your trip is more complete.

Address: 51, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Hours: 05:30 – 20:00
Phone: +82 63-284-3222
Getting there: From Jeonju Intercity/Express Bus Terminal, take the Bus No. 5-1, 5-2 or 79.

Nambu Market

This market is more than 100 years old, this is a traditional market with nearly 800 stalls, selling daily necessities of people. In the market there are also interesting souvenirs, crafts that you can buy as gifts, or remember to find some popular food area to enjoy the local cuisine. There are occasional art shows such as music show in the middle of the market. However, this market is quite similar to many big markets in Vietnam, probably Westerners will prefer, so if you have time, you can also try to know.

Address: 19-3 Pungnammun 1-gil, Jeonong 3(sam)-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Hours: 09:00-21:30. Varies by store
Phone: +82 63-284-1344

Riding at Jeonju Hanok Rail Bike

With peaceful and poetic scenery, fresh air in Jeonju, in addition to walking, riding on the rail bikes is also fun, riding a bike and watching the scenery without having to avoid the car on the road. We do not understand why this type of experience in Korea is so popular, not only in Jeonju but also in Nami. Sure it is both safety and easy to see for viewing scenery, the bike also has a roof, so you should worry about the weather, sunny or raining does not effects. In addition to the routes with charming scenery, there will be tunnels with sparkling led lights, very eye-catching.

Jeonju blog: What to eat in Jeonju?

Bibimbap

We forget yet to introduce, Jeonju is home to Bibimbap national dish (aka rice mixed), in addition to eat original Bibimbap, the ingredients and vegetables in Jeonju also have better quality. Most of the restaurants serve this dish, but according to many reviews, Gajok Hoegwan Restaurant is located at 17, Jeollagamyeong 5-gil, Wansan-gu quite popular. Phone: +82 63-284-0982

Street food

If your trip plan will visit the ancient village of Jeonju, remember to stay hungry to eat all the street food here. There are many snacks, heavy meals, light meals, etc… flooded in Jeonju. Our advice is to eat as many dishes as you can eat, try as many dishes as possible because every dish is worth trying. Some dishes you can try such as:

Grilled octopus, very soft and big, served with delicious cheese sauce forget about the way to home. Price about 3.000KRW.

Go to Gyodong Korokke to try the Jeonju Bibimbap Korokke (2,500 KRW / pc), it will definitely be a favorite for you to eat spicy. Inside the cake will have the same ingredients as mixed rice (including vegetables, rice, chili paste, etc.).

Eat something as you want but do not forget to try the handmade Choco pie at PNB Bakery’s Choco Pies (2,000 KRW), Jeonju specialties. The cake is very soft, spongy with delicious chocolate taste blended with fresh cream, surely after finished eat you will not regret it for a lifetime.

PNB Bakery’s Choco Pies
Address: PNB 풍년제과 (Pungnyeon Jegwa), Eunhaeng-ro 61-1 (gyo dong), Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Note: Located at Jeonju Hanok Village at intersection between Taejo Road and Gingko Road.
Tel: +82-63-288-7300
Business hours: 8.30am-10.00pm

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