Jeonju

Jeonju

Jeonju is a city in the central part of North Jeolla Province, South Korea, and also the location of the provincial government office. It is a city that combines 1,300 years of traditional Korean culture with cutting-edge information society technology, making it one of the most quintessentially Korean cities. As such, it is a must-visit destination in South Korea.

Jeonju is a uniquely charming city nestled between mountains and water. Every corner of this culturally rich city is home to countless historical relics and artifacts. The Jeonju Hanok Village is the only well-preserved traditional Korean house settlement located within a city in South Korea, featuring around 700 hanok houses. It is a representative cultural tourism destination that exudes the essence of traditional Korean lifestyle. Visitors can also explore the Jeonju History Museum, the Ganghak Calligraphy Museum, the Jeonju Craft Exhibition Hall, the National Museum of Korea in Jeonju, the Jeonju Hanji Museum, the Donghak Revolution Memorial Hall, the Jeonju Traditional Liquor Museum, and the Jeonju Hanok Village Living Experience Hall.

One of South Korea's most iconic dishes, Jeonju bibimbap, is considered the best among the three great Korean royal cuisines. As a representative Korean dish, Jeonju bibimbap is highly popular among foreigners. Jeonju makgeolli (rice wine) is one of Korea’s three famous types of rice wine, and along with bibimbap, Korean set meals, and soybean sprout rice soup, it represents Jeonju as the “culinary capital.”

Jeonju

Must-visit reason: The most quintessentially Korean city in South Korea

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Korea[Korea]

Province/state where the attraction is located: North Jeolla Province [North Jeolla Province]

City where the attraction is located: Jeonju [Jeonju]