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Royal Portrait Museum (어진박물관)

Royal Portrait Museum (어진박물관)

506.8M    2024-04-07

44, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82- 63-231-0090

Opened on November 6, 2010, the Royal Portrait Museum is one of the newest attractions of Jeonju, located within the Gyeonggijeon Shrine. Royal Portrait Museum is a valuable museum as a new tourism resource of Jeonju as well as Gyeonggijeon Shrine and the Portrait of King Taejo, as well as other various high-class exhibitions to preserve, manage, and enhance the glorious cultural assets of Joseon royal family. The museum is comprised of one above-ground level and one underground level with an area of 1,193.71 square meters. The Portrait of King Taejo and six other king’s portraits (Portrait of King Sejong, King Yeongjo, King Jeongjo, King Cheoljong, King Gojong, and King Sunjong) are exhibited on the first floor. The portraits are preserved in temperature- and humidity-controlled cases. In addition, the museum houses History Hall, Palanquin Hall, a planned exhibition hall, resting area, management office and storage room for relics. Palanquin Hall exhibits Hyangjeong (Palanquin for Incense Burner and Case), Sinyeon (Palanquin for Royal Portrait and Palanquin for Mortuary Tablet), Chaeyeo (Palanquin for High Officials), Gagyo (Palanquin for Ritual Items) featuring Korea’s sole preserved palanquin. History Hall houses approximately 80 relices related to Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jogyeong Shrine, ancestral ritual ceremony, building, and others relics. Since the museum's opening, it makes continual efforts to become a central place for Jeonju residents to fulfill their cultural feelings. The museum operates various program like exploring famous historic sites in Gyeonggijeon Shrine, hands-on programs such as a guard experience to protect the shrine, and duplicating Gyeonggijeon Shrine’s relics using traditional portrait-making techniques.

Inyeon Hanok (인연)

Inyeon Hanok (인연)

506.3M    2024-07-01

36 , Hanji-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-2911-9349

Inyeon is a hanok stay positioned near the public parking lot in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do - a little away from the bustling main streets and so a quiet place to stop. (The name Inyeon means ‘a special relationship’.) As well as bathrooms and AC, all guestrooms have bare-beam ceilings, lacquered hanji flooring and traditional household items evoking old-time village life. In the yard stands a 200-year-old pomegranate tree and a table made of reclaimed wood where visitors can rest. Free traditional games such as Yutnori and Jegichagi are provided. 

Kakao Friends - Jeonju Hanok Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 전주한옥마을)

521.7M    2024-04-19

1F, 126, Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

Jeonju Pungnammun Gate (전주 풍남문)

533.8M    2024-05-27

1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6008

Pungnammun Gate was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734 and is a designated Treasure. Pungnammun Gate was the southernmost gate among the four city gates of Jeonju. The structure was severely damaged by fire in 1767, followed by the restoration of the gate tower afterward. The gate was burnt down once again during the Imjin War and was restored to the gate that is seen today.

Fine day (좋은날)

Fine day (좋은날)

568.3M    2024-12-23

37-7 , Jeondongseongdang-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-2607-3326

A Fine Day is a hanok stay on Jeondong Cathedral Street, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, which combines hanok tradition with modern convenience. The wood floor and red clay-lined walls and ceilings are a pleasure to wake up to. The rooms are well heated and have toilets, shower booths and bidets. From the wooden porch guests can enjoy a beautiful sunny garden planted with wildflowers and trees. Nearby attractions include Gyeonggijeon, Omokdae, Jeondong Cathedral and Nambu Market (great for food!).

Jaman Mural Village (자만마을 벽화갤러리)

Jaman Mural Village (자만마을 벽화갤러리)

591.6M    2025-07-22

Gyo-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jaman Mural Village is located on a hillside across the road from Jeonju Hanok Village. The village was formed by Korean war refugees resettling where they could, and remained as a small village interlaced by narrow pathways. In 2012, over 40 murals were created as a part of a city project and became popular for photographs. Many of the houses have been converted into cafes, guesthouses, and restaurants.

Hanbyeok Tunnel (한벽터널)

Hanbyeok Tunnel (한벽터널)

606.3M    2025-11-05

2 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

A number of romanic and heartwarming scenes were filmed in the Hanbyeok Tunnel surrounded by ivy in the drama series "Twenty-Five Twenty-one." This place often appeared in scenes where to two main protagonists encouraged each other or soothed pain. It also appeared in the scene where the two broke up. 

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

611.7M    2024-12-26

119, Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-0086, 2224

Opened in 1952, Han Kook Jib has upheld its tradition for three generations. It is housed in a renovated hanok with a beautiful courtyard. Han Kook Jib is conveniently located near major tourist sites in Jeonju, such as Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine. 

Hanbyeokdang Pavilion (한벽당)

Hanbyeokdang Pavilion (한벽당)

622.7M    2024-05-28

2 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-5139

Located in Jeonbuk State, Hanbyeokdang Pavilion has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property. The pavilion was built as part of a country house for a civil official from the Joseon dynasty. In the past, many writers often sought out Hanbyeokdang Pavilion to find inspiration in their writing. The pavilion is well known for the vista it offers of the beautiful surrounding mountains, thus making it one of the eight scenic beauties of Jeonju.

Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)

Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)

637.8M    2024-04-06

12-1 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Seohak Art Village Library opened June 2022 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The library consists of nearly 1,000 books, making it rather small. However, the library makes up for its size with pretty decorations, making visitors want to stay longer. The library is located in an old building that was previously a cafe and gallery, so the library feels more like a book cafe.