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Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

Jeonju Jeondong Catholic Cathedral (전주전동성당)

687.1M    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.

Song Song Gong Jak So - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (송송공작소 전주점)

740.4M    2024-04-22

21, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Ggol - Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (꼴 전주점)

740.4M    2024-04-19

21, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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PoongNamheon (풍남헌)

PoongNamheon (풍남헌)

769.5M    2024-08-05

35 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-286-7673, +82-10-2757-7673

Pungnamheon is a hanok stay in a traditional nobleman's house in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. Next to the house stands a 600-year-old ginkgo tree, the guardian spirit of Jeonju Hanok Village. Two unusual features of this hanok is that there is no wood-floored hall or daecheong, and the toenmaru wooden porch is extra wide, and has a window. The floors are finished with laquered hanji (Korean paper), and the roof tiles were made in Goryeong. Old folding screens and Korean paintings complete the atmosphere of a traditional yangbang house. Guests have a chance to taste wild green tea gathered and made by the owner.

Jeonju Nanjang (전주난장)

Jeonju Nanjang (전주난장)

792.5M    2024-04-06

33-20 Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeonju Nanjang is a theme park style museum with over 25 years of materials for an attraction within Jeonju Hanok Village perfect for photo shoot and experience programs. There are more than 70 theme zones as well as a water well that is over 110 years old. Visitors can enjoy the retro feel as they roam around a museum filled with history. 

Sky [Korea Quality] / 하늘애 [한국관광 품질인증]

Sky [Korea Quality] / 하늘애 [한국관광 품질인증]

793.1M    2025-03-17

33-11, Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6453-1200

Sky is a guesthouse located in an alley next to the Jeonju Hanok Village Parking Lot. The house was built in 1930 and remodeled in 2014. It was originally a Japanese-style house, but the original building was completely demolished and a traditional Korean house was built in its place. The sheets and blankets in all the guestrooms are embroidered by the owner of the guesthouse. Her embroidery skills make some of the guests choose to stay at this guesthouse since they can learn the trade from her. She offers an embroidery class for such guests for only KRW 4,000 per person, and only 5 people are allowed in the class. If you want, you can also play the traditional Korean game called "yutnori" for free.

Dong Nak Won / 동락원

Dong Nak Won / 동락원

799.0M    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 hanok house (전주 한옥숙박체험관)

Jeonju hanok house (전주 한옥숙박체험관)

807.5M    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.

Dongnagwon House (동락원)

Dongnagwon House (동락원)

821.9M    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).

Samrockhon (삼락헌)

Samrockhon (삼락헌)

828.9M    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.