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Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (전주향교)

4.3Km    2024-05-28

139 Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-288-4548

Jeonjuhyanggyo is a local Confucian school that was established during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and is a designated Historic Treasure. This was a national education center during the Joseon period. The school was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site, but was relocated in 1603. The mortuary tablets of seven Chinese Confucian scholars and 18 Korean scholars are enshrined in the main building of Daeseongjeon Hall.

Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)

4.4Km    2024-04-07

249, Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-223-5651

The Jeonju National Museum was established in 1990 as an institute for the research, preservation, and exhibition of Jeollabuk-do’s most prized cultural treasures. In November of 2002, a Social Educational Hall was opened as a creative educational space to provide visitors a place to experience traditional culture. The museum houses over 40,000 artifacts, a majority of which were excavated from the Jeollabuk-do area, and has on exhibit over 2,000 pieces spread throughout 4 exhibition halls and 1 outdoor exhibition hall. The museum also serves as a venue for numerous cultural activities and educational programs, providing visitors with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Korea’s proud history.

Jeonju Madang Play - Yeouiju (전주마당놀이 - 여의주)

Jeonju Madang Play - Yeouiju (전주마당놀이 - 여의주)

4.4Km    2024-09-30

39 Senae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-236-1577

Yeouiju is a fun and active performance using traditional characters and methods that takes place in Jeonju. After the performance, viewers can also enjoy a range of folk activities and beautiful media art displays.

Bu Yong Heon / 부용헌

Bu Yong Heon / 부용헌

4.5Km    2025-03-04

149-3 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8875-8587

Buyongheon is a Hanok stay in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, right next to the Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian School. Accomodation is comprised of Toenmaru Bang, Daecheong Maru Bang, Large Daecheong Maru Bang and Big Sarangchae. The room is neat and feels the beauty of blank space. A culture experience program includes traditional etiquette and hanji making, while the Jeonju Hanbyeok Cultural Center and the Confucian school are reachable on foot. Jeonju Station and Jeonju Express Bus Terminal are 10 to 15 minutes away by car.

Saranggadeuk (사랑가득)

Saranggadeuk (사랑가득)

4.5Km    2024-12-13

149-8 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-7451-3355

Located in Jeonju Hanok Village, Saranggadeuk is a traditional hanok that was renovated from a traditional hanok built in 1900, which retains the elegance of hanok architecture in its toenmaru (narrow wooden porch), rafters, and eaves. The hotel has six guest rooms, including a spacious ondol (underfloor heated) room with an interior finished in cypress wood that emits a subtle scent. Each of the rooms has a bathroom with a shower, and the Cherry and Rose rooms are recommended for couples, while the Azalea rooms are recommended for groups. Breakfast is served with freshly baked toast, seasonal fruits, and coffee in the room, and cooking is not permitted.

Today [Korea Quality]오늘[한국관광 품질인증]

Today [Korea Quality]오늘[한국관광 품질인증]

4.5Km    2024-04-07

155-26 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-507-1348-1522

Today is a private hanok stay near the old Hyanggyo Confucian school in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. Accommodation consists of two bedrooms, living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen. There’s an indoor jacuzzi which guests will find soothes away weariness - especially with added Dead Sea salt (provided). The living room has a beam projector for movies; alternatively guests can play traditional games such as yutnori, gonggi, and gogu. In the backyard, there is a swimming pool, and also a fire pit where guests can make a barbecue and chat while staring at the fire.

Jeonju Hanbyuk Cultural Center (전주한벽문화관)

Jeonju Hanbyuk Cultural Center (전주한벽문화관)

4.6Km    2024-04-06

20 Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeonju Hanbyuk Cultural Center is a complex cultural space for performances and exhibitions located in Jeonju Hanok Village. Visitors can see Jeonju Madang Changgeuk and the "FANTASIE" series of performing arts, which is a genre-neutral performance of Eastern and Western works. The exhibition room displays paintings, sculptures, and engravings. The center provides traditional cultural experience programs, such as traditional food cooking, hanji (traditional Korean paper) crafts, tea ceremonies, and folk paintings. Traditional weddings are also available in the center.

Hanbyeok Tunnel (한벽터널)

Hanbyeok Tunnel (한벽터널)

4.7Km    2024-10-22

2 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

A number of romanic and heartwarming scenes were filmed in the Hanbyeok Tunnel surrounded by ivy in the drama series "Twenty-Five Twenty-one." This place often appeared in scenes where to two main protagonists encouraged each other or soothed pain. It also appeared in the scene where the two broke up. 

Hanbyeokdang Pavilion (한벽당)

Hanbyeokdang Pavilion (한벽당)

4.7Km    2024-05-28

2 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-5139

Located in Jeonbuk State, Hanbyeokdang Pavilion has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property. The pavilion was built as part of a country house for a civil official from the Joseon dynasty. In the past, many writers often sought out Hanbyeokdang Pavilion to find inspiration in their writing. The pavilion is well known for the vista it offers of the beautiful surrounding mountains, thus making it one of the eight scenic beauties of Jeonju.

Baramssoeneun-gil Road (바람쐬는길)

Baramssoeneun-gil Road (바람쐬는길)

4.9Km    2024-04-07

21 Baramssoeneun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Baramssoeneun-gil Road is the name of the path leading from Jeonju Eco Museum to Hanbyeok Tunnel. The pathway's name comes from the breeze that blows along the way, making it great for taking a walk. The road was also selected by the Korea Tourism Organization as one of the locations great for traveling with pets. There is also a bicycle rental station located along the road. Hanbyeok Tunnel at the end of the path is famous as a filming site for the drama "Twenty-five Twenty-one (2022)," with many people taking photos here as the main characters.