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This traditional village is home to around 700 hanok buildings, making it the largest traditional hanok village in Korea. Most of the Hanok were constructed in Joseon period (1392-1910). Here you can experience a variety of traditional Korean culture such as making traditional Korean paper (Hanji) or trying Korean liquor.
Jeonju Hanok Village is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea, and overlaps with the Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong neighborhoods. The village contains over 800 Korean traditional houses called Hanok. The village is famous among Koreans and tourists because of its traditional buildings that strongly contrast with the modern city around it. The village was designated as an International Slow City in 2010 in recognition of its relaxed pace of life where traditional culture and nature blend harmoniously. The number of visitors to Jeonju Hanok Village has increased sharply since the 2000s. The visitor numbers more than doubled from 2007 to 2014, from 3.17 million to 7.89 million. Excluding Seoul, Jeonju is ranked third among major tourist cities throughout Korea, behind Jeju and Busan.
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전주 경기전
This site was built for a portrait of Yi Seong-gye, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Its main hall is exhibiting a copy of the original painting, and the Royal Portrait Museum is preserving the original one. The site and its main hall are also designated as a national heritage site.
전주향교
This building is a Confucian school from the Joseon Dynasty. It is less crowded, because it is located on the outskirts of the Jeonju Hanok Village. You can see a well-organized architecture and feel a simple yet elegant atmosphere.
전동성당
This mix of Romanesque and Byzantine style cathedral was constructed in 1914, and is in the same place where many Christians were martyred.
국립무형유산원
The National Intangible Heritage Center (NIHC) in Jeonju is a crucial institution dedicated to the preservation, transmission, and promotion of Korea's rich and diverse Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), including traditional skills, performing arts, and craftsmanship. This modern complex features a state-of-the-art museum, archives, performance halls, and educational facilities, allowing visitors to deeply engage with the dynamic and living traditions of Korea. It is an essential stop for travelers interested in understanding the profound cultural depth and continuity of the nation beyond material artifacts.
A plant and wildlife museum perfect for children.
한국소리문화의전당
It is a complex cultural and artistic space that represents the art and culture of North Jeolla Province. It consists of various performance halls, especially the largest Moakdang, which is capable of performing in various genres.