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Jeonju — Home of Hanok Village and Bibimbap

Jeonju in Jeonbuk State is the city that best preserves Korean traditional culture. A hanok village of over 800 traditional houses, Jeonju bibimbap, hanji paper — a place to enjoy both the elegance and the flavor of tradition.

Why this region

Walk hanok alleys in hanbok, taste authentic bibimbap, drop by a new cafe on Gaekridan-gil — a city where tradition and modern sensibility mix naturally. A destination especially loved by international travelers.

Highlights

• Jeonju Hanok Village — Gyeonggijeon, Pungnammun, 800 hanok houses.
• Gaekridan-gil — a street of new cafes and hanok galleries.
• Jaman Mural Village — alleys full of murals.
• Hanbyeokdang — a traditional pavilion with night views.

Season by season

• 🌸 Spring — plum and cherry blossoms in the hanok village
• ☀️ Summer — hanji fans, cool pavilions
• 🍁 Autumn — hanok tiles and foliage, the most atmospheric time
• ❄️ Winter — a snow-covered hanok village, warm bean sprout soup

Getting there

About 1 hour 40 minutes from Seoul to Jeonju Station by KTX. The hanok village is a short bus or taxi ride from the station.