KTX (Yongsan Station → Jeonju Station)
Take the KTX from Yongsan Station in Seoul to Jeonju Station. Check times and fares on Korail's official site (korail.com).
Jeonju travel guide
Jeonju Hanok Village, with around 700 hanok, is Korea's largest and only urban traditional hanok village. Jeonju is Korea's first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, so walk sites like Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeondong Cathedral and try Jeonju bibimbap and kongnamul-gukbap.
Plan your Jeonju trip
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At a glance
- Currency
- KRW (₩)
- Power & plugs
- 220V · Type C/F
- Driving side
- Right
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Local language
- 한국어
- How long to stay
- 1–2 days (a day trip from Seoul is possible)
Emergency numbers
When to go
Korea Tourism Organization notes the lotus flowers at Deokjin Park's pond in summer and Jeonju Hyanggyo's 400-year-old ginkgo tree, at its most beautiful in fall. Check weather and event dates on official sites before you go.
Getting there
Express bus (Seoul Central City Terminal → Jeonju Express Bus Terminal)
Express buses run from Seoul Central City Terminal to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal. Check timetables and fares on the bus operators' official booking sites.
Getting around
Walking (Hanok Village area)
Gyeonggijeon Shrine is inside the Hanok Village, and Jaman Mural Village sits on the ridge between Omokdae and Imokdae. The sights around the village are easy to combine on foot.
City buses
Useful from the station or terminal to the Hanok Village and Deokjin Park. Check routes with a map app or official information.
Taxi
Handy with luggage or between the Hanok Village and Deokjin Park.
1330 travel hotline
Korea Tourism Organization's 1330 Travel Hotline (+82-2-1330) answers transport and travel questions.
Where to stay
Jeonju Hanok Village area
Good for: First visit, hanok stays, walking the heritage sites
The village began in the early 1900s around Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Omokdae and Jeonju Hyanggyo. You can book a hanok stay or visit the Hanok Life Experience Hall, and there are hanbok and traditional performance experiences.
Around Deokjin Park (Deokjin-gu)
Good for: Lotus pond, walks
The hanok library Yeonhwajeong stands in the middle of the lotus pond. Summer lotus flowers look even better at night.
Map of stays in Jeonju
Compare prices from many booking sites on the map
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Top sights
Jeonju Hanok Village
Around 700 hanok make it Korea's largest and only urban traditional hanok village. Entry to the village is free and it is open all year.
Gyeonggijeon Shrine
A Historic Site founded in 1410 that holds the portrait of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon dynasty. First named Eoyongjeon, it was renamed in 1442; damaged in the Imjin War, it was restored in 1614. It has a main hall, stone walls and a bamboo forest. Admission: adults (25–64) KRW 3,000, ages 13–24 KRW 2,000, ages 7–12 KRW 1,000.
Gyeonggijeon Shrine · Photo: Motoko C. K. / CC BY 4.0 Omokdae and Imokdae
Omokdae sits on a steep hilltop where Yi Seong-gye, later King Taejo, stopped to celebrate his victory over Japanese raiders at Unbong, Hwangsan. Across a bridge, Imokdae lies at the foot of Seungamsan Mountain.
Jeondong Cathedral
Built on the very spot where Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty died. Construction began in 1908 and finished in 1914. Made of gray and red brick, it mixes Byzantine and Romanesque styles, and was designed by the priest who designed Seoul's Myeongdong Cathedral.
Pungnammun Gate
A Joseon-era Treasure that was the southernmost of Jeonju's four city gates. Open all year.
Pungnammun Gate · Photo: Minseong Kim / CC BY-SA 4.0 Jaman Mural Village
A village on the ridge between Omokdae and Imokdae, at the foot of Seungamsan Mountain's Jungbawi Rock. Colorful murals cover buildings and walls, and the Hanok Village is visible from the wide street. The climb is steep.
Jeonju Hyanggyo
A Joseon-era local Confucian school, moved to its current site in 1603. Daeseongjeon Hall enshrines the tablets of 7 Chinese and 18 Korean scholars. Its 400-year-old ginkgo tree makes it most beautiful in fall. Free; closed Mondays.
Jeonju Hyanggyo · Photo: Motoko C. K. / CC BY 4.0 Deokjin Park (Yeonhwajeong Library)
The ㄱ-shaped hanok library Yeonhwajeong stands in the middle of the lotus pond. Summer lotus flowers are even more beautiful at night. Library 10:00–19:00, closed Mondays, free.
What to eat
Jeonju bibimbap
Seasoned vegetables, beef and yellow mung bean jelly on warm rice, mixed with red chili paste. The ingredients are arranged in a circle so the colors blend evenly.
Kongnamul-gukbap
Rice soup with crunchy bean sprouts in a rich broth made with anchovy and seafood.
Hanjeongsik
A Korean table d'hôte (set-course) meal.
Kalguksu
Knife-cut noodle soup.
Jeonju Choco Pie
A handmade snack with chocolate, strawberry jam and cream.
Daily budget (per person)
BudgetHanok Village entry and Jeonju Hyanggyo are free, so walking the sights costs little. Gyeonggijeon adults KRW 3,000. Check official and booking sites for transport, hotels and food
Mid-rangeCheck KTX and express bus fares on Korail and bus operators' official sites. Check booking sites for hotels and food
ComfortAccommodation, such as hanok stays, is most of the budget — compare prices for your dates on booking sites
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1
Gyeonggijeon Shrine → Jeondong Cathedral → Pungnammun Gate → Omokdae and Imokdae → Jaman Mural Village → Jeonju bibimbap for dinner.
- Day 2
Kongnamul-gukbap for breakfast → Jeonju Hyanggyo (closed Mondays) → bus or taxi to Deokjin Park's Yeonhwajeong Library (closed Mondays).
Local tips
- Gyeonggijeon's closing time changes by season (18:00 Nov–Feb, 20:00 Jun–Aug, 19:00 otherwise); last entry is 1 hour before closing.
- Gyeonggijeon is free on the last Wednesday of each month, for ages 6 and under, and for ages 65 and over.
- Jeonju Hyanggyo and Yeonhwajeong Library close on Mondays; if Monday is a public holiday, the Hyanggyo closes the next business day.
- Jeondong Cathedral is a working church with Mass. Check Mass times on its official site (jeondong.or.kr) and visit quietly.
- The climb to Jaman Mural Village is steep — wear comfortable shoes.
- Entry rules depend on your nationality. Check official information before you travel.
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