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[Jeonju Travel Guide] Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Where Founder of Joseon Dynasty, King Tae-jo Enshrined At

Updated: Oct 22, 2023

Are you a fans of Korean historical drama? Then you would familiar to Gyeonggijeon Shrine. Many famous Korean drama eg.“Moonlight Drawn By Clouds” by Park Bo Gum, were filmed at here before.

General Information

Address of Gyeonggijeon Shrine

44, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

전라북도 전주시 완산구 태조로 44 (풍남동3가)

Opening hours of Gyeonggijeon Shrine

Open all year round

March to October - 9am to 7pm

November to February - 9am to 6pm

Admission fee of Gyeonggijeon Shrine

3000won (adults), 2000won(teenager), 1000won(children)

Free admission on New Year, Lunar New Year, Chuseok(Korean Thanksgiving day), Independence Movement day on March 1, Liberation day on August 15


Features of Jeonju Gyeonggijeon Shrine

  • Nestled in the heart of Jeonju, Gyeonggijeon Shrine is a living testament to Korea's storied past. It's a place where the spirit of Korea's great leaders, the founder of Joseon dynasty, King Tae-jo and his wife’s mortuary tablets were beautifully preserved.

  • The historic site is erected in 1410. For king’s praying purpose, the shrine itself also has most of the features available in palace, but built in the way more simple and smaller design.

  • Nothing too extraordinary if compared to Gyeongbukgong. But indeed it is still a nice site to visit in Jeonju. As you explore the graceful architecture and tranquil surroundings of Gyeonggijeon Shrine, you'll step back in time to an era when noble ideals and profound wisdom were celebrated.

  • So, take a leisurely stroll through this historic sanctuary, soak in the serene atmosphere, and let Jeonju Gyeonggijeon Shrine transport you to a different time and place. There also have plenty of shops providing hanbok renting service outside the shrine.

Pretty kids put on their hanbok and played around the shrine.

Attractions near Gyeonggijeon Shrine

Bon Voyage!

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