[Jeonju Travel Guide]The Most Beautiful Place in Jeonju Hanok Village when Autumn, Omokdae & Imokdae

Hey there! If you're planning a visit to Jeonju, make sure to include a stop at Omokdae and Imokdae in your itinerary! These two charming pavilions are perched atop the scenic Omokdae Hill, not only are the most valuable historic site, but it also offer the breathtaking sceneries.

General Information

Location of Omokdae and Imokdae

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

전라북도 전주시 완산구 기린대로 55 (교동)

Opening hours of Omokdae and Imokdae

Open all year round.

Entrance fee

Free

What makes Omokdae and Imokdae Unique in Jeonju?

Omokdae and Imokdae are situated next to one another on top of a steep hill, which not far from Jeonju Hanok Village. There is a set of wooden staircase for short climb up to the hill.

Invaluable historical sites

• Omokdae pavilion is where Lee Seonggae, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty (King Taejo), stopped by and held a banquet here to celebrate his major victory against Japanese invasion at Hwangsan Mount, before going back to Gaegyeong.

• At here, King Taejo thought to develop his own country and here comes the born of Joseon Dynasty.

Omokdae Pavilion

• Across the pedestrian from Omokdae Pavilion and approximately 80 meters downhill, is Imokdae. There are the memorial stone and building where the ancestors of King Taejo, Mokjo once used to live before. The engraved letters on the stone is the handwriting by Emperor Gojong. Gojong refused to accept the fall of Joseon Dynasty and tried to reconstruct the traditional dynasty.

• Both represent the role of Jeonju as the home of Joseon Dynasty, where the first king stayed and the last king engraved his words with blood and tears as the country fall.

Breathtaking Scenery

• Compared to lively Jeonju Hanok Village, Imokdae and Omokdae pavilion are serene and quaint. While the autumn leaves colored the historic sites in warmer color which compliment the sites well. Omokdae and Imokdae are especially aesthetic in autumn and winter.

• The high elevation of pavilion also make it a good place to glimpse over the Jeonju Hanok Village through the scattered trees.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, history buff or simply looking for a peaceful spot to take in Jeonju's beauty, these pavilions are a must-visit. 📸✨

So, don't forget to add Omokdae and Imokdae to your Jeonju adventure and get ready for some awe-inspiring views!

Attractions near Omokdae and Imokdae

• Pungnammun Gate

• Jeondong Catholic Cathedral

• Jeonju Hanok Village

• Jeonjuhyanggyo

• Gyeonggijeon Shrine

• Nambu Market

Bon Voyage!

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