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Jeonjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School (전주향교)

437.3418677425145m    30148     2024-05-28

139 Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-288-4548

Jeonjuhyanggyo is a local Confucian school that was established during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and is a designated Historic Treasure. This was a national education center during the Joseon period. The school was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site, but was relocated in 1603. The mortuary tablets of seven Chinese Confucian scholars and 18 Korean scholars are enshrined in the main building of Daeseongjeon Hall.

Jaman Mural Village (자만마을 벽화갤러리)

Jaman Mural Village (자만마을 벽화갤러리)

508.27017832213187m    1     2024-05-02

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 until 2012. At that point, the village was enlivened with over 40 murals and became popular for photographs. Many of the houses have been converted into cafes, guesthouses, and restaurants.

Jaman Mural Village (자만벽화마을)

509.3481321997451m    1664     2024-04-07

1-10, Jamandong 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jaman Mural Village is located in the ridge between Omokdae and Imokdae along the foot of Seungamsan Mountain’s Jungbawi Rock. Jeonju Hanok Village is also visible from the wide street. Although it is a fairly steep walk up to Jaman Village, visitors will be able to enjoy colorful murals painted on the buildings and walls along the way.

Namcheongyo Bridge Cheongyeonru (남천교 청연루)

Namcheongyo Bridge Cheongyeonru (남천교 청연루)

546.7120697707397m    21386     2024-04-07

40 , Cheongyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-5361

Namcheongyo Bridge is the main bridge to the entrance of Jeonju Hanok Village. Through "Jeonju Namcheongyo Luxury Project," the area went through renovation strengthening infrastructure and adding Cheongyeonru Pavilion to the bridge. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the area from the hanok pavilion or rest from the heat. 

Gyo Dong Sal Rae [Korea Quality] / 교동살래 [한국관광 품질인증]

Gyo Dong Sal Rae [Korea Quality] / 교동살래 [한국관광 품질인증]

580.4538583567479m    847     2024-04-07

66-1 , Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-9043-6743

Gyodongsallae Hanok stands close to the Namcheongyo Bridge over the Jeonjucheon Stream in Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The sarangchae (men’s house), anchae (women’s house) and an outbuilding provide a total of 10 guestrooms - some traditional ondol-heated rooms, some rooms with beds and one attic room. There are flower beds in the yard, and the cozy interiors are decorated with elegant fabrics and paintings. Two of the sarangchae rooms have terraces offering fine views.

Siwon [Korea Quality] / 시원 [한국관광 품질인증]

Siwon [Korea Quality] / 시원 [한국관광 품질인증]

603.0718181634062m    11551     2024-04-07

45-41 , Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6520-7840

Siwon is a timber and clay-built hanok stay, part of Jeonju Hanok Village in Jeollabuk-do. It has four guestrooms, all but one with a small attic - so guests can have fun climbing up and down the ladder! The rooms have all been insulated and draft-proofed to keep visitors warm and comfortable. In the yard is a small garden and swing, and guests can play traditional games such as Tuho and Jegichagi - or even take part in a carpentry workshop. Must-see sites such as Gyeonggijeon, Jeondong Cathedral, Omokdae, and Nambu Market can all be reached on foot.

Hanokstory (한옥이야기)

Hanokstory (한옥이야기)

604.1518716693708m    4018     2024-08-05

83-14 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-9203-1111, +82-10-4166-7799

Hanok Story, on Hyanggyo-gil in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, is a hanok guesthouse that harmonizes tradition with convenience. Each room is equipped with a toilet, TV and AC, and one room has cooking facilities. In the yard is a 50-year-old persimmon tree - the house’s tutelary spirit - and a cafeteria built of cypress wood. Here visitors can enjoy tea or a free breakfast, while at weekends tea ceremonies are held (but book ahead for this).

Yangsajae (문화공간 양사재)

Yangsajae (문화공간 양사재)

609.0110162786538m    14400     2024-08-05

40 , Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-282-4959

In Joseon times Yangsajae hanok stay in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, was part of the Jeonju hyanggyo or local Confucian school - a place of study and scholarship. Later the poet Lee Byeong-ki lived and wrote here, and later still, in 1987, the house became a public elementary school. Since 2002 it has been a hanok stay dedicated to cultural tourism and promotion of local history and traditions.

Ladam [Korea Quality]라담[한국관광 품질인증]

Ladam [Korea Quality]라담[한국관광 품질인증]

627.1017460944537m    0     2024-08-14

83-9 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-504-0904-2593

Ladam is a private hanok stay that stands on Eunhaeng-ro Street in the center of Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do. It is rented out as a single house, and the bedroom is equipped with a queen-size bed and top-quality bedding. Guests wishing to explore the Hanok Village will find everything is just a short walk away.

Gangam Calligraphy Museum (강암서예관)

Gangam Calligraphy Museum (강암서예관)

655.635593768949m    14623     2024-04-07

74, Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-285-7442

The Gangam Calligraphy Museum (est. 1995) in Jeonju Hanok Village has on display over 1,000 works from famous artists such as Kim Jeong-hee (1786-1856, calligrapher, painter, & scholar), Lee Sam-man (1770-1847, calligrapher), Kim Hong-do (1745-?, artist), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum also houses a seminar room for calligraphy-related events and educational programs.