Jeonju Hanok Railbike (전주한옥레일바이크)
11.8Km 2024-05-27
420 Dongbu-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-273-7788
Jeonju Hanok Railbike runs along an abandoned section of railroad on the Ajung Line near Jeonju Hanok Village, one of Korea’s largest landmarks. The course runs approximately 3.4 kilometers round-trip from Silli to Waemangsil at a speed of about 15 to 20 kilometers per hour.
Railbikes make for a fun activity for individuals, groups of family or company, field trips, experiential study and other varied events. The railbikes are available to enjoy all year round and the rail park houses varied subsidiary facilities including a photo zone, and Ajung Dabang.
Ajunghosu Lake (아중호수)
11.9Km 2024-05-02
Ua-dong 1(il)-ga, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Ajunghosu is a large-scale reservoir that was originally built for agricultural purposes but is now beloved as cultural and natural space for local residents. The lake features a wooden deck walkway that creates a beautiful scene at night when lit up.
Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha (익산 고도리 석조여래입상)
12.0Km 2024-04-07
Donggodo-ri, Geumma-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5792
Iksan Godori Standing Stone Buddha is Treasure No. 46. The two Buddha statues (each measuring 424 cm) stand face-to-face at a distance of 200 meters apart and tell the story of an eternal, but unrequited love.
According to legend, the two Buddhas (one male, one female) are lovers that can only meet for one night in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar. After the sunset on that special day, the lovers are allowed to meet, but must return to their respective positions before the rooster crows at dawn.
The two statues are very representative of the Goryeo era, which produced many stone statues with minimal expression of the physical body. True to the era, each Buddha has almost no curves and is depicted with plain clothing and barely distinguishable arms.
On their heads, the Buddhas wear a crown topped with another square hat. With their square faces, small eyes, pug noses, and small lips, the Buddhas are reminiscent of guardian deities typically placed at the entrance of villages.
Muisahoe (무이사회)
12.0Km 2024-04-07
22-5 Sugok-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Muisahoe, situated 20 minutes from the center of Jeonju, is a café designed with both dogs and their owners in mind. It boasts a spacious grassy outdoor area for dogs to play and a large indoor space for owners to relax. The café's standout drink is the Muisoop latte, a unique blend of milk cream and brown sugar. There's a weight limit for dogs, allowing entry only to those weighing 17 kilograms or less. However, customers without dogs are equally welcome to enjoy the café's offerings and atmosphere.
Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주))
12.2Km 2024-04-07
103-100, Naksujeong 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-288-1626
Donggosa Temple, located on Seungamsan Mountain in Jeonju, is a Buddhist temple of the Taego Order. The hike up to Donggosa Temple is a refreshing climb, and the temple provides a stunning panoramic view of downtown Jeonju. The temple buildings were constructed one after another along the mountain ridge, and stand in a row on either side of Daeungjeon Hall. The temple is modest and tastefully decorated with portraits of deceased great Buddhist monks and wooden Buddhist murals. The hiking trail to the right of Donggosa Temple leads to Chimyeongjasan Martyrs Ground, which is the graveyard of persecuted Catholics from the late Joseon dynasty.
Iksan Ssangneung (익산 쌍릉)
12.2Km 2024-04-07
Seogwang-dong, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-859-5792
The Ssamgneung (Twin Tombs) in Iksan are stone chamber tombs that were unearthed during an academic excavation survey in 1917. At the time of the survey it was discovered the tombs had already been illegally excavated, most likely during the reign of King Chungsukwang of the Goryeo dynasty. Though looters had stripped the tombs of any burial accessories, the wooden coffins were found to be relatively intact.
The coffins were severely damaged in the aftermath of the Korean War, but were later restored by the Jeonju National Museum. When they were first found, the twin tombs measured 3.1 meters high and 0.5 kilometers wide, but some of the original wood was lost during the tombs’ tumultuous history and the restoration that followed. The larger of the restored tombs now measures 30 meters in diameter and 5 meters in x_height while the smaller tomb measures 24 meters in diameter and 3.5 meters in x_height. On January 21, 1963 the tombs were designated Historic Site No. 87.
The Twin Tombs are roughly 200 meters apart, with the tomb in the east called Daewangmyo (big royal tomb) and the one in the west Sowangmyo (small royal tomb). The interiors of the tombs are done in the same style as the stone chamber tombs found in the tomb cluster of Neungsan-ri, Buyeo. Considering that the nearby Mireuksaji Temple Site was built during the reign of King Mu of Baekje dynasty, it is highly likely that the Twin Tombs are those of King Mu and his wife, Queen Seonhwa.
Chimyeongjasan Holy Ground (치명자산성지)
12.3Km 2024-04-07
89, Baramssoeneun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-285-5755
Chimyeongjasan is a sacred site for those of the Catholic faith and a famous pilgrimage attraction in the southeastern region of Jeonju. Perched upon a steep ridge of Seungamsan Mountain behind Hanbyeokdang Pavilion, the area is the final resting place of well-known Catholic couple Yu Jung-cheol (John), Yi Sun-I (Rugalda), who vowed to remained virgins for all eternity. Situated upon the couple’s grave is “Miracle Rock,” a naturally formed rock that is said to be shaped like Jesus and the Virgin Mary. The site is also home to a 4-meter-high stone cross that can be seen from as far away as Hanbyeokdang Pavilion.
The 200-meter prayer hike named “The Golgotha Way of the Cross” is one of the most popular pilgrimage routes for Catholics visiting the mountain area. Leading up from the parking lot and Monmartre Square (rest place), the entire path to the summit is strewn with flowers, making the prayer walk an ideal place for a stroll and some quiet meditation.
Wanggung Dawon (왕궁다원)
12.8Km 2024-04-07
21-5 Sagok-gil, Wanggung-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Wanggung Dawon is a hanok café built in the 1800s. It was once the residence of Song Byungwoo, a rich person in the region, and has been operating as a traditional tea house since 2008, preserving the charm of the old hanok. The café offers a wide variety of teas, with the signature menu item being ssanghwatang (herbal tonic tea), a traditional Korean beverage. Ssanghwatang is made with ingredients such as jujube, ginseng, and chestnuts, known for its warming properties.
Taejogwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 태조관)
13.4Km 2024-12-23
5218-26 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004
Located in Jeonju, Wangui Jimil Taejogwan (‘Royal Room of King Taejo’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a hanok hotel combining hanok style with modern facilities - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. The hotel has four bedrooms. The Gold and Silver rooms are equipped with a king-size bed and a jacuzzi, have paintings and embroideries on the wall, and (in the case of Gold) exposed timbers. The scenery beyond the windows is calm and beautiful. The hotel offers a hanok cafe and a place for group gatherings. Gyeonggijeon Shrine, with its portrait of King Taejo, and Jeonju Hanok Village are nearby.
Taejonggwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 태종관)
13.4Km 2024-12-23
5218-24 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004
Wangui Jimil Taejonggwan (‘Royal Room of King Taejong’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a hotel that combines hanok style with the modern convenience - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. There are a total of six rooms with exposed beams, paintings on the walls and traditional furniture, plus bathrooms and toilets; and the scenery beyond the large windows adds to the charm. Additional facilities include a hanok cafe, a restaurant and a convention center. Guests can reach anywhere in Jeonju Hanok Village in about 10 minutes by car.
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