Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

10.6Km 52001 2024-05-27

51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.

Jeonju Hanok Village [Slow City] (전북 전주 한옥마을 [슬로시티])

10.6Km 280676 2024-05-27

99 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-282-1330

Jeonju Hanok Village is comprised of some 700 beautiful hanok buildings, and is Korea's largest, and only urban, traditional hanok village. The village started in the early 1900s around the areas of Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Omokdae, and Jeonjuhyanggyo Confusian Academy - all important cultural heritages. To experience what hanok is like, visitors can either book a hanok accommodation or visit the Hanok Life Experience Hall.

Olive Young - Jeonju Inhu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주인후점)

10.6Km 0 2024-06-27

248-1, Geonsan-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival (익산천만송이국화축제)

10.6Km 28195 2024-04-06

322 , Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-859-4977, 4334

The annual Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival is held every year from late October to early November. The festival features an outdoor chrysanthemum exhibit, city agricultural hall, cultural performances, music fountain and much more as well as food.

Dong Nak Won [Korea Quality] / 동락원 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.7Km 219 2024-04-07

33-6 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-9300, +82-10-4951-9300

Dongnagwon is a hanok hotel in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do. It was built as a memorial hall for the missionary William Junkin, who founded a school mission in Jeonju in 1895. Now refurbished as a hotel and venue for traditional performances, wedding ceremonies and seminars, visitors will find old-style interiors with antique furniture and folding screens. Guests can play traditional games in the yard, and there is a red clay room to relieve the fatigue of travel, free of charge. Mountain bikes can be borrowed to ride around the Hanok Village or on the banks of the Jeonjucheon Stream.

Seonsam Jeonju Hyoja Store [Tax Refund Shop] (선삼전주효자판매점)

10.7Km 0 2024-04-22

125, Geomapyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Dongnagwon House (동락원)

10.7Km 13096 2024-04-07

33-6, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-285-3490

The Dongnagwon House in Jeonju Hanok Village provides a getaway to experience hanok stay and traditional Korean life. Affiliated with Jeonju Kijeon College, Dongnagwon is also a memorial hall dedicated to W. M. Junkin, who came to Korea as a missionary from the South Presbyterian Church of the United States in 1892. Dongnagwon is a reproduction of the old hanok houses in Jeonju from the time when W. M. Junkin was doing his missionary work in the area. It is comprised of three buildings: Anchae (main hall), Sarangchae (guest house), and Haengnangchae (servants’ quarters).

Visitors to Dongnagwon can learn and experience traditional Korean culture such as music, crafts, and dance while inhabiting traditional lodging. In addition to providing accommodation for individual guests, Dongnagwon is also used for group accommodations or activities such as seminars, conferences, and family events. For groups of 30 or more, it is possible to rent out the entire venue (in addition to all facilities, including Seungdokdang, Seunghwadang, Cheongyuje, and the front yard).

GaEunChae [Korea Quality] / 가은채 [한국관광 품질인증]

10.7Km 430 2024-04-07

68-13 , Hanji-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-7775, +82-10-6335-5267

Gaeunchae is a hanok stay in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, constructed of wood in the traditional way without using nails. The location is ideal for local sightseeing as it’s close to Jeonju Craft Masters Hall, the Traditional Wine Museum, Seunggwangjae (home of the last Joseon prince Yi Seok), and Dakjong Hanji Doll Workshop. The exceptionally scenic alleyways around Gaeunchae are part of a Village tour. In the yard visitors will see different types of stone used as paving or decoration: granite, mica, and other local stones, all hand-trimmed by our ancestors.

Jeonju Traditional Liquor Museum (전주 전통술박물관)

10.7Km 27235 2024-05-28

74 Hanji-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6305

Jeonju Traditional Liquor Museum offers visitors the unique chance to explore the world of traditional Korean liquor and engage in related hands-on experience programs. At the museum, visitors can see the tools, machines, and the process used in the making of home-made traditional liquor and even taste them. Guests can also try their hand at making homemade wine and rice wine after making a reservation.

Jeonju Jeil High School (전주 제일고등학교)

10.7Km 1 2024-07-17

15 Gwanseon 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

The scene where Na Heedo (Kim Taeri) taught Baek Iijin (Nam Joohyuk) how to be happy was filmed at Jeil High School in Jeonju. The scene where the faucet is turned upside down and turned into a fountain at the school faucet is so refreshing. The tap was made for filming, and unfortunately, it is not available now. It is forbidden to enter the school, so you should only look outside the school.

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