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Jeonju Bibimbap Festival (전주비빔밥축제)

Jeonju Bibimbap Festival (전주비빔밥축제)

13.7Km    2025-10-23

1055 Girin-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-214-1365

The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival celebrates the taste and charm of one of Korea's representative foods in the city of it's origin, Jeonju. The city has been recognized by UNESCO as a City of Gastronomy, and the festival promotes this branding. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a variety of immersive programs, including hadns-on activities and performances centered on Jeonju bibimbap.

Sanoe Hanu Village (산외한우마을)

Sanoe Hanu Village (산외한우마을)

13.7Km    2024-04-07

450 Sanoe-ro, Sanoe-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Sanoe Hanu Village is situated approximately 30 minutes from downtown Jeongeup. This establishment exclusively deals in hanu (Korean beef), facilitating direct transactions between producers and businesses, which allows for lower prices due to its family-oriented business model. Here, visitors can savor delicious, nutritious, and affordably priced beef. Most shops at the village function as both butcher shops and restaurants, so one can select their preferred cut of meat. Upon ordering, guests will receive a simple table setting, which includes five to six side dishes, priced at around 5,000 won per person, and the chosen meat will be served.

Jeonju World Cup Stadium (전주월드컵경기장)

Jeonju World Cup Stadium (전주월드컵경기장)

13.7Km    2024-04-07

1055, Girin-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-239-2546

The Jeonju World Cup Stadium was built with tradition in mind as its roof and stands are designed with an image of traditional fan, the pillars in sotdae design and cables in 12 strings of gayageum.

Saekjang Rice Mill (색장정미소)

13.8Km    2024-04-07

2-15 , Wonsaekjang-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-272-2460

Saekjang Rice Mill, located approximately 5 minutes by car from Jeonju Hanok Village, is a unique cafe that transformed an old rice mill from the 50s. The cafe exhibits antique art works perfect as a photo spot, but the best photo zone is on the second floor that will take you back in time. 

Daeiljung (대일정)

Daeiljung (대일정)

13.9Km    2024-04-07

3 Suhakjeongseok-gil, Taein-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

This Korean restaurant prides itself on serving an abundant Korean set meal, notably featuring the marinated hairy crab set menu and the grilled galbi patties set menu. Each set is accompanied by a lavish selection of 20 different side dishes. The marinated hairy crab, a seasonal delicacy, involves small river estuary crabs prepared in a savory sauce of green onions, red pepper paste, and soy sauce, ideally mixed with white rice. The grilled galbi patties, a harmonious blend of beef and pork, are grilled to perfection, offering a savory taste and a rich, juicy gravy. To conclude one's meal, enjoy a comforting serving of warm scorched rice soup and plum tea, which provides a gentle, soothing end to the rich flavors. Here, one can indulge in the full spectrum of sophisticated Korean cuisine.

Pihyangjeong Pavilion (정읍 피향정)

Pihyangjeong Pavilion (정읍 피향정)

13.9Km    2025-01-17

2951 Taesan-ro, Taein-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

Pihyangjeong Pavilion is known to be the most outstanding pavilion in all of Jeolla region. Orignally, there were two ponds around the pavilion, but one of the ponds were filled up with soil during the Japanese period. The pavilion's name derived from the scent of water lilies that bloomed afloat on the ponds. The pavilion demonstrates all the basic components of a typical pavilion built during the Joseon dynasty and is valued as an historical example of a wooden architecture during the mid-Joseon dynasty. 

Korea Expressway Corporation Arboretum (한국도로공사 전주수목원)

14.0Km    2025-07-22

462-45 Beonyeong-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

The Korea Expressway Corporation Arboretum is located in Jeonju and operated by Korea Expressway Corporation. The arboretum was opened to counterbalance the environmental damage caused by the construction of expressways. As such, the arboretum maintains and promotes the conservation of many beautiful flora from across the country.

Olive Young - Jeonju Angol Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주안골사거리점)

14.0Km    2024-06-27

257, Andeogwon-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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

14.4Km    2024-06-27

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

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Ajunghosu Lake (아중호수)

14.4Km    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.