Jeonju Hanok Village gathers over 700 hanok in the middle of the city, formed when locals built a hanok quarter as a matter of pride during the Japanese colonial period. Its alleys now blend tradition and today, lined with hanok cafes, craft workshops, and guesthouses.
At its heart is Gyeonggijeon, the shrine housing the portrait of Taejo Yi Seong-gye, founder of Joseon — especially meaningful as Jeonju is the ancestral home of the Jeonju Yi clan. Facing it stands the beautiful Jeondong Cathedral, blending Romanesque and Byzantine styles, perfect to see together.
As a 'city of food,' Jeonju delivers: the famous Jeonju bibimbap and bean-sprout soup, plus street snacks like octopus skewers and handmade choco pies in the village alleys. Rent a hanbok to stroll the lanes and Omokdae for photos — and the mood.