Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites (오목대와 이목대) - Area information - Korea travel information

Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites (오목대와 이목대)

14.0Km    2025-07-22

55 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-2114

Omokdae Historic Site is located on top of a steep hill and is one of the places where Yi Seong-gye, who later became King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, stopped to celebrate his victory on his way home from a war against the Japanese army at Unbong Peak of Hwangsan Mountain. Across the bridge from Omokdae is Imokdae Historic Site, situated at the foot of Seungamsan Mountain. Approximately 80 meters downhill from Imokdae are memorial stones and a building where Mokjo, the great-great-grandfather of King Taejo, once used to live. The engraved letters on the stones are the handwritings of Emperor Gojong. Mokjo moved to Hamgyeongdo as a result of a dispute with the then minister of Jeonju, an incident which King Taejo believed to have laid the foundation for him to shape the Joseon dynasty.

Bu Yong Heon / 부용헌

Bu Yong Heon / 부용헌

14.0Km    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.

Samrockhon (삼락헌)

Samrockhon (삼락헌)

14.0Km    2024-12-23

47-8 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-2604-7358

Samrakheon is a traditional lodging in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, and sister hanok to Bukyeongdang. Samrakheon is a spacious old house containing duplex rooms equipped with toilets. In the shared mini-kitchen, simple breakfasts are provided, with coffee, tea, and toast. Guests can sample traditional crafts skills such as Korean paper-making, Injeolmi rice cake making and pottery - and can also get discounts on hanbok wearing and traditional bike riding experiences. Local tourist information is available.

Jungboni Jaengban Jjajang (중본이쟁반짜장)

Jungboni Jaengban Jjajang (중본이쟁반짜장)

14.0Km    2024-04-07

71, Gongbuk-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-271-2223

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do. The representative menu is noodles in black bean sauce.

Jeonju Waengi Kongmulgukbap Specialty Restaurant (전주 왱이콩나물국밥전문점)

14.0Km    2025-07-14

88 Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
063-287-6980

Jeonju Waengi Kongmulgukbap Restaurant, located next to Dongmun Art Street in Jeonju, is a local favorite. The restaurant serves only one dish, kongnamul gukbap, rice soup with bean sprouts. With the crunchy texture of bean sprouts and a rich broth made with anchovy and seafood, this hearty meal is perfect to enjoy after exploring nearby tourist attractions.

Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (전주향교)

14.0Km    2025-07-22

139 Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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. The site is popular for its 400-year-old ginkgo tree in the front yard, and is the most beautiful in fall. 

Dokkom [Tax Refund Shop] (도꼼)

14.1Km    2024-04-19

14-3, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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2521 (이오이일)

2521 (이오이일)

14.1Km    2025-07-18

5-19 Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

2521, pronounced yi-o-yi-il in Korean, a private guesthouse located in Jeonju Hanok Village. It was made popular as Na Hee-do's house in the drama "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (2022)." Upon booking, the owner will set the scene just like from the drama. Guests can enjoy a barbeque party at the yard and the view of the hanok village from the rooftop. The guesthouse can accommodate up to eight guests.

Jeongjogwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 정조관)

Jeongjogwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 정조관)

14.1Km    2024-12-23

5218-10 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004

Wangui Jimil  Jeongjogwan (‘Royal Room of King Jeongjo’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do is a hotel that combines hanok style with modern convenience - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. The hotel has six guest rooms, most with exposed beams and traditonal furniture, and the Grade 2 Gold and Silver rooms, big enough for six people, are especially popular with family travelers. Additional facilities include a hanok cafe, a restaurant, and a convention center. Major tourist attractions such as Namgosa Temple and Jeonju Hanok Village are 10 minutes away by car.

King of young jo [Korea Quality] / 영조관 [한국관광 품질인증]

King of young jo [Korea Quality] / 영조관 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.1Km    2024-04-07

5218-12 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1004

Yeongjogwan is named after the 21st Joseon king Yeongjo and is in a complex of 11 hanok buildings named for Joseon kings. The hotel is in Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, looking out over Jeonjucheon stream. Yeongjogwan has two first-class rooms, each with a bedroom containing two double beds, a living room, a bathroom with a jacuzzi, and a toilet. Guests can experience traditional games on the outdoor lawn, and breakfast is served at Hyangwonjeong, a hanok restaurant in the same complex. Nearby tourist attractions include Jeonju Hanok Village, and Nambu Market (just 5 minutes away by car).