[Jeonju Travel Guide] The Largest Hanok Village in Korea, Jeonju Hanok Village

Hey there! If you're in Jeonju and craving an authentic local experience, make sure to check out the bustling Nambu Market! This lively market is a true gem in the heart of the city, where you can immerse yourself in the flavors, colors, and culture of Jeonju.

General Information

Location of Jeonju Hanok Village

Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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How to go to Jeonju Hanok Village from Seoul?

• By driving car with using Gyeongbu Expressway, estimated 2 hours 30 minutes and toll fee 11,300won.

• Take KTX from Seoul Station to Jeonju Station, 1 hour 53 minutes and ticket 34,600won. Take bus no. 535/ 543/ 522/ 520/ 541/ 511/ 513/ 515/ 521 at 'Jeonju Station Cheonmajunggil' bus stop and get off at Girin Daero Military Manpower Administration. Walk about 450 meter to Jeonju Hanok Village.

• Take SRT from Dongtan Station to Jeonju Station, 1 hour 29 minutes and ticket 25,400won. Take bus no. 535/ 543/ 522/ 520/ 541/ 511/ 513/ 515/ 521 at 'Jeonju Station Cheonmajunggil' bus stop and get off at Girin Daero Military Manpower Administration. Walk about 450 meter to Jeonju Hanok Village.

• Take Express Bus from Central City Bus Terminal to Jeonju Bus Terminal, 2 hour 40 minutes and free bus ticket. Take Bus 350 at Kookmin Bank Geumam Branch bus stop and and get off at Girin Daero Military Manpower Administration. Walk about 450 meter to Jeonju Hanok Village.

Entrance fee of Jeonju Hanok Village

Nil

Opening hours of Jeonju Hanok Village

Vary by stall/shop.

What makes Jeonju Hanok Village authentic?

Jeonju Hanok Village, known as the largest hanok (Korean traditional house) village in Korea.

It was created by people who gathered to live against the Japanese colonial that tried to destroy the Jeonju fortress and invade the residential area in the 1930s.

Until today, more than 800 hanoks are well retained here while the rest of the city has been industrialized.

The traditional architecture of hanok such as clay gate, tiled roof, plain white hanji (paper) window, wooden wall and wooden flooring with heating system, makes use of natural materials like wood, earth and stone, which can be easily found in surrounding. These amazing design of hanok are all well-retained by local citizen.

What to do in Jeonju Hanok Village?

• With well furnished, some of the hanok have been turned into business used eg. restaurants, food stalls, homestay, shop selling souvenir and handmade accessories. People could appreciate the beauty of its historical charms while having fun and shopping, making the quaint neighbourhood more lively.

• For better culture experience, many visitors love to put on pretty hanbok (Korean traditional clothing) rented from the hanbok rental shop in Jeonju Hanok Village, while strolling around this historical village and visiting Gyeonggijeon Shrine beside it.

• There are tons of good food and mouth-watering street food, eg. giant shrimp dumplings, cheese skewers, baguette, grapefruit beer, chocopie. Each of it is super duper nice and tasty, which you definitely must try out when in Jeonju!

• Stay in a hanok-style guesthouse / hotel. At end of the fulfilling day, have a good night rest in the soft futon with wooden floor heating system of hanok warming the room.

• Occasionally there will have some events, for example, Hanbok Culture Night. People not only get to know more about Korean traditional dress, there also have great performances from various Korean artists.

So, whether you're a foodie looking for delicious Korean snacks or a shopping enthusiast hunting for unique finds, Nambu Market is the place to be.

Dive into the local scene and savor the essence of Jeonju!

Attractions near Jeonju Hanok Village

• Pungnammun Gate

• Jeondong Catholic Cathedral

• Nambu Market

• Gyeonggijeon Shrine

• Omokdae & Imokdae

• Jeonjuhyanggyo

Bon voyage!

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