Royal Portrait Museum (어진박물관)

3.1 Km 19472 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.

Jeonju Bibimbap Festival World Bibim Week ( 전주비빔밥축제 월드비빔위크)

3.1 Km 40210 2024-04-07

29-13, Gyeonggijeon-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-231-8969

Bibimbap was one of the top three foods during the Joseon period and it is thought to be the most favorite Korean meal among foreigners. In particular, Jeonju bibimbap is considered one of the best foods in Korea. It is a nutritious and healthy food comprised of rice with bean sprouts, one of 10 famous foods in Jeonju. Jeonju's bibimbap is decorated with five colors and with five flavors that come from 30 different ingredients including ginkgo, pine nut, chestnut, walnut and fresh seasonal vegetables. It has a balanced nutrition, packed with carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals alike. It is considered the perfect food embracing the ancestor’s wisdom and scientific theory.

Jeonju is the center of Korea's delicious cuisine and its representative food is bibimbap. Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is held in the area around Jeonju Hanok Village and Korean Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall.

Fine day [Korea Quality] / 좋은날 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.2 Km 7982 2024-04-07

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!).

Wansanchilbong Peak (Wansan Park) (완산칠봉(완산공원))

3.2 Km 28424 2024-04-07

19-4, Gongsunae 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-220-5438

Wansanchilbong Peak, also referred to as Wansan Park, is located on the southern outskirts of downtown Jeonju. The mountain is known to be the origin of Iksan and Gunsan's birthplace and the mountain's fame had spread across the southern region along with Jeonju. In addition to the historically significant Chilseongsa Temple, there is a pavilion located at the top where people can look out over the surrounding area. The mountain is also a place where a fierce battle took place from the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Today, the mountain is made into a park and serves as a popular retreat for locals.

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

3.2 Km 14711 2024-04-07

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

Han Kook Jib was the first Korean restaurant to sell jeonju bibimbap since 1952, boasting a tradition that has been passed down through three generations. The restaurant offers dishes such as jeonju bibimbap, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), dolpan bulgogi (stone-grilled bulgogi), which are made using Korean ingredients like red chili paste, soybean paste, and soy sauce.

Jeonju Hanok Railbike (전주한옥레일바이크)

3.3 Km 8408 2024-05-27

420 Dongbu-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-273-7788

Jeonju Hanok Railbike runs along an abandoned section of railroad on the Ajung Line near Jeonju Hanok Village, one of Korea’s largest landmarks. The course runs approximately 3.4 kilometers round-trip from Silli to Waemangsil at a speed of about 15 to 20 kilometers per hour.

Railbikes make for a fun activity for individuals, groups of family or company, field trips, experiential study and other varied events. The railbikes are available to enjoy all year round and the rail park houses varied subsidiary facilities including a photo zone, and Ajung Dabang.

Hotel Sol [Korea Quality] / 솔호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.3 Km 168 2024-04-07

22-4 , Ajung 2-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-261-7000

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.

Bangjjanotjeon [Tax Refund Shop] (방짜놋전)

3.3 Km 0 2024-04-22

28, Pungnammun 4-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Lime Hotel [Korea Quality] / 라임호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.3 Km 1165 2024-04-07

13-3 , Ajung 4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-241-8300

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).

2night [Korea Quality] / 투나잇호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.4 Km 190 2024-04-07

16 , Ajung 4-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-241-9594

The 2Night Hotel in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, is a mid-to-low-price business hotel with a variety of room types and sizes. All rooms are equipped with a bathtub to sooth travellers’ fatigue. There is a 24-hour front desk, and a free Korean breakfast is served at a self-service bar (except Sundays). Guests can catch a rail bike at the Rail Bike stop 5 minutes’ walk away, while Jeonju Hanok Village, Deokjin Park, and Jeonju Zoo are 10-15 minutes away by car.

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