Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

3.3Km 2024-05-27

51 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeondong Catholic Cathedral in Jeonju was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives. The land was purchased by French Priest Baudenet in 1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin until 1908. Construction was completed in 1914, a time during which Korea was under Japanese rule. Though originally built just outside of Pungnammun Gate, the site of the martyrs, the church was later moved to its current location for expansion.

The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, also designed by Priest Poinel. Not only considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, some even go so far as to say it is one of the most beautiful structures in all of Korea, citing the church’s unique combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles. The rectangular building is topped with three Byzantine bell towers (to the right, center, and left) and boasts arched ceilings, several of which meet in the form of a cross.

It is interesting to note that some of the bricks used in construction of the church were made using materials from the Jeonjueupseong Walled Town, which was torn down by the Japanese. It is also said that the cornerstone of the church came from a wall of Jeonjueupseong Walled Town near Pungnammun Gate.

Jeonju Hanok Village [Slow City] (전북 전주 한옥마을 [슬로시티])

3.4Km 2024-11-28

99 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-282-1330

Jeonju Hanok Village is comprised of some 700 beautiful hanok buildings, and is Korea's largest, and only urban, traditional hanok village. The village started in the early 1900s around the areas of Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Omokdae, and Jeonjuhyanggyo Confusian Academy - all important cultural heritages. To experience what hanok is like, visitors can either book a hanok accommodation or visit the Hanok Life Experience Hall.

Dong Nak Won / 동락원

3.4Km 2025-03-05

33-6 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-9300, +82-10-4951-9300

Dongnagwon is a hanok hotel in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do. It was built as a memorial hall for the missionary William Junkin, who founded a school mission in Jeonju in 1895. Now refurbished as a hotel and venue for traditional performances, wedding ceremonies and seminars, visitors will find old-style interiors with antique furniture and folding screens. Guests can play traditional games in the yard, and there is a red clay room to relieve the fatigue of travel, free of charge. Mountain bikes can be borrowed to ride around the Hanok Village or on the banks of the Jeonjucheon Stream.

Jeonju Zoo (전주동물원)

3.4Km 2024-04-07

68, Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-6759

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.

Dongnagwon House (동락원)

3.4Km 2025-03-20

33-6, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-285-3490

The Dongnagwon House in Jeonju Hanok Village provides a getaway to experience hanok stay and traditional Korean life. Affiliated with Jeonju Kijeon College, Dongnagwon is also a memorial hall dedicated to W. M. Junkin, who came to Korea as a missionary from the South Presbyterian Church of the United States in 1892. Dongnagwon is a reproduction of the old hanok houses in Jeonju from the time when W. M. Junkin was doing his missionary work in the area. It is comprised of three buildings: Anchae (main hall), Sarangchae (guest house), and Haengnangchae (servants’ quarters).

Visitors to Dongnagwon can learn and experience traditional Korean culture such as music, crafts, and dance while inhabiting traditional lodging. In addition to providing accommodation for individual guests, Dongnagwon is also used for group accommodations or activities such as seminars, conferences, and family events. For groups of 30 or more, it is possible to rent out the entire venue (in addition to all facilities, including Seungdokdang, Seunghwadang, Cheongyuje, and the front yard).

GaEunChae (가은채)

3.4Km 2024-12-23

68-13 , Hanji-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-7775, +82-10-6335-5267

Gaeunchae is a hanok stay in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, constructed of wood in the traditional way without using nails. The location is ideal for local sightseeing as it’s close to Jeonju Craft Masters Hall, the Traditional Wine Museum, Seunggwangjae (home of the last Joseon prince Yi Seok), and Dakjong Hanji Doll Workshop. The exceptionally scenic alleyways around Gaeunchae are part of a Village tour. In the yard visitors will see different types of stone used as paving or decoration: granite, mica, and other local stones, all hand-trimmed by our ancestors.

Jeonju Traditional Liquor Museum (전주 전통술박물관)

3.4Km 2024-05-28

74 Hanji-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6305

Jeonju Traditional Liquor Museum offers visitors the unique chance to explore the world of traditional Korean liquor and engage in related hands-on experience programs. At the museum, visitors can see the tools, machines, and the process used in the making of home-made traditional liquor and even taste them. Guests can also try their hand at making homemade wine and rice wine after making a reservation.

Ilrakdang sarangchae (일락당사랑채)

3.4Km 2024-12-23

15, Choemyeonghui-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-3084-6679

A must visit place for tourists in Jeonju, Ilrakdang Sarangchae is located in the middle of the traditional Korean house village of Jeonju. The very first of three enjoyments for noble man, as indicated by Menicus, the existence of parents and brothers with no troubles is what the place is named after. Standing in the garden, you can easily see the stone walls of Gyeonggijeon and also you are within the range of walking distance to Jeondong catholic church, Omokdae, Southern market, Jeonju Hyanggyo, and the wall painting village of Jaman.
The rooms are called, Haengbokchae, Sarangbang, Mitum band, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and so on. Haengbok room 1/2, a living room with furnace, a big sized attic above the living room are shared together, which makes it most suitable for big families or a small group of tourists. The Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday rooms all have a small, cozy attic and in every guest room’s wall, column and doors are mainly made of woods which makes them feel very warm. On every morning, in the shared kitchen, simple breakfasts mainly consisting of toasts, jams, coffee and juice are served. All guests are provided with discounts on Korean costume rental(30%), motor bikes(30%) and waengi bean sprout soup with rice (1000KRW). Besides, there are various services such as introduction to tasty restaurants in partnerships with traditional Korean house villages, as well as discounts, and try out of Korean rice cake making experiences and so on.

Samrockhon (삼락헌)

3.4Km 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.

Jeonju hanok house (전주 한옥숙박체험관)

3.4Km 2024-08-05

56-1 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-8669-6700

Jeonju Hanok stands at the end of a quiet alley off Eunhaeng-ro in the center of Jeonju Hanok Village, and so is a good base for exploring the village. All guest rooms are ondol-heated and have a loft space that’s popular with children. Water purifiers are installed, and a breakfast of toast, fruit and tea or coffee is provided. The outdoor yard has a table where visitors can relax in good weather.

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