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Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)

Seohak Art Village Library (서학예술마을도서관)

4.8Km    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.

Sunjonggwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 순종관)

Sunjonggwan of the Royal Room (왕의지밀 순종관)

4.8Km    2024-12-23

5218-6 , Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Wangui Jimil Sunjonggwan (‘Royal Room of King Sunjong’) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do,’ is a hotel that combines traditional hanok style with the convenience of modern facilities - one of a group of hotels named after Joseon kings. The hotel has six rooms graded 2, 3 and 5 with Silver rooms and Gold rooms.; all rooms have fine scenic views. Additional facilities include a hanok cafe, a restaurant, and a convention center. Guests can reach anywhere in Jeonju Hanok Village in about 10 minutes by car.

Saekjang Rice Mill (색장정미소)

5.0Km    2024-04-07

2-15 , Wonsaekjang-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Saekjang Rice Mill, located approximately 5 minutes by car from Jeonju Hanok Village, is a unique cafe that transformed an old rice mill from the 50s. The cafe exhibits antique art works perfect as a photo spot, but the best photo zone is on the second floor that will take you back in time. 

Jungdam Hanok (대성 정담한옥)

Jungdam Hanok (대성 정담한옥)

5.2Km    2024-12-13

30 , Godeoksan 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jungdam Hanok is a private family pension located in a small rural village in Daeseong-dong, Jeonju. It has a two-story structure with a room, bathroom, living room, and kitchen on the first floor, and a large room and attic on the second floor. The kitchen is equipped with various kitchen utensils, and there is a separate barbecue area where you can cook barbecue on an iron pot lid. There are also several activities to enjoy such as karaoke machines, yutnori (Korean traditional board game), jegichagi (hacky sack), and badminton. Nearby tourist attractions include Jeonju Hanok Village, Gosan Natural Recreation Forest, and Songgwangsa Temple.

Wansan Park (완산공원)

Wansan Park (완산공원)

5.4Km    2025-07-22

19-4 Gongsunae 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Wansan Park, also known as Wansanchilbong Peak, 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.

Yeonhwajeong Library (연화정 도서관)

Yeonhwajeong Library (연화정 도서관)

5.5Km    2025-02-04

390-1 Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Yeonhwajeong Library is an ㄱ-shaped hanok library located in the center of the lotus pond, Yeonhwajeong in Deokjin Park. Yeonhwaru, a pavilion that is connected to the library, serves as a cultural space and rest area. The library boasts the beauty and traditional charms of the hanok, and in the summer, the lotus flowers create a spectacular view that is even more beautiful at night. Various books reflecting Korea's beauty and Jeonju's identity are available at the library.

Deokjin Park (덕진공원)

5.6Km    2024-04-07

390, Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Deokjin Park is a representative city park of Jeonju. Officially designated a city park in April 1978, it is centered around a natural pond, which dates back to the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The park is such a landmark of the area that the lotus flowers blooming in the park’s large pond are considered one of the most impressive attractions of Jeonju. The park spans an area of 13,000 ㎡ with the pond covering about two thirds of the southern sector. An arch-shaped suspension bridge stretches across the middle of the pond, offering up-close views of the lotus blossoms.

Park designers created a traditional pavilion and a water iris garden in honor of the park’s historical background and added an artificial waterfall and wooden bridge for visual effect. The park also houses nine stone monuments including the Children’s Charter, engravings of Shin Seok-jeong and Kim Hae-gang’s poetry, and a statue of General Jeon Bong-jun.

The park is the site of the annual Dano Changpomul (Water Iris) Festival, a much-anticipated event held on the day of Dano (a Korean traditional holiday that falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month). During the celebration, women wash their hair in iris-infused water from the pond to wish for good health in the coming year.

Gogung Jeonju Main Branch (고궁 전주본점)

Gogung Jeonju Main Branch (고궁 전주본점)

5.9Km    2025-04-22

전북특별자치도 전주시 덕진구 송천중앙로 33

This restaurant has more than 50 years of tradition. You can choose between brass or hot stone pot for your bibimbap bowl, and it offers yellow mung bean jelly, an important part of Jeonju bibimbap, as a salad. On the second floor, you can find an exhibition space showcasing the history of Jeonju bibimbap. 

Oseongje Reservoir (오성제 저수지)

6.5Km    2025-10-27

Daeheung-ri, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Oseongje Reservoir provides a natural rest area for locals with a waterside path. Located nearby is a gallery and photo spot. The area quickly became a must-visit attraction after featuring in BTS' 2019 Summer Package.

Jeonju Seobu Market (전주 서부시장)

Jeonju Seobu Market (전주 서부시장)

6.7Km    2025-07-18

18 Hyodong 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Jeonju Seobu Market is the only market in Jeonju's western area and sells fresh vegetables, fruits and other wholesale products supplied directly from farmlands in Wanju-gun and Gimje. In addition to food products, the market also sells clothing and general supplies. It occasionally holds event, festivals, and singing contests, encouraging the the community to get together.