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Jeonju International Sori Festival (전주세계소리축제)

Jeonju International Sori Festival (전주세계소리축제)

5.1Km    2025-07-22

31 Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-232-8394

Jeonju International Sori Festival offers visitors a chance to enjoy various traditional Korean music as well as music from around the world. Held every year in Jeonju since 2000, music flows throughout the festival period.

Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주))

Jeonju Donggosa Temple (동고사 (전주))

5.1Km    2024-04-07

103-100, Naksujeong 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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.

Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do (한국소리문화의전당)

5.2Km    2024-04-06

31, Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

The city of Jeonju prides itself on its rich local culture and history of tradition. Residents are passionate about their heritage, especially when it comes to the arts. The Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do exemplifies and celebrates these community values by regularly offering a full program of visual arts shows. An excellent venue for leisure activities, events, and gatherings, the building itself boasts a stunning architectural style that underscores the institution’s desire to increase art appreciation worldwide.

* Foundation: September 21, 2001

Palbok Art Factory (팔복예술공장)

Palbok Art Factory (팔복예술공장)

5.2Km    2024-05-02

46 Guretdeul 1-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Palbok Art Factory was founded in an old cassette tape factory twenty-five years after it went out of business with the advent of the CD. The factory aims to spread art and artistic creativity to the world, much like the previous cassette tape company did at their peak in the '80s.

Jeonju Zoo (전주동물원)

Jeonju Zoo (전주동물원)

5.6Km    2025-07-22

68 Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Located about 1 kilometer away from Deokjin Park in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, the zoo is equipped with not only diverse animals and plants, but also a field for soccer, a volleyball court and many other sports facilities. In addition to their leisure grounds, the amusement park 'DreamLand' is found to the eastside of the zoo.

Opened on June 10, 1978, the zoo houses visitors' all time favorites like tigers, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, rhinos, camels and more exotic animals, coming to a total of 670 animals made up of 106 different species.

Ajunghosu Lake (아중호수)

5.9Km    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. 

Hotel Sol (솔호텔)

Hotel Sol (솔호텔)

5.9Km    2024-12-23

22-4 , Ajung 2-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Conveniently located just 5 minutes by car from Jeonju Station, Jeollabuk-do, Hotel Sol has a big parking lot and offers a variety of rooms. All rooms have beds with latex matresses, and all except the standard double and circular double rooms have jacuzzis. The VIP and Terrace Garden Rooms actually have an outdoor garden terrace with a whirlpool spa, so that guests can enjoy a city vista while bathing with the feelingi of a hot spring bath. Nearby tourist sites include Jeonju Hanok Rail Bike and Jeonju Hanok Village.

Lime Hotel / 라임호텔

Lime Hotel / 라임호텔

6.0Km    2025-03-18

13-3 , Ajung 4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

The Lime Hotel near Dongjeonju IC in Jeongju, Jeonbuk-do, offers modern accomodation and good facilities. Rooms come in different types: for example the Lovely Suite is decorated in traditional Korean style, while the Body Friend Suite is equipped with a high-end massage chair and a jacuzzi. All rooms contain latex beds and 2 PCs. Breakfast is provided and can be offered as a room service if desired. Nearby sights to see include Ajung Lake Park (700m away), Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeondong Cathedral and Gyeonggijeon Shrine (both10 minutes away by car).

Taejogwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 태조관)

Taejogwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 태조관)

6.1Km    2024-12-23

5218-26 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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)

Taejonggwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 태종관)

6.1Km    2024-12-23

5218-24 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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.