KR · Jeonbuk State · 35.82°N 127.15°E

jeonju

A hanok village of 700-plus tiled-roof houses and Korea's most famous bibimbap.

Best time
Spring and autumn are best for walking the village. The Jeonju International Film Festival runs in spring, and summer is hot and humid.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Incheon, about 6.5 hours. The KTX from Seoul takes about 1.5–2 hours to Jeonju, or the express bus about 2.5–3 hours.
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Dear group chat,A hanok village of 700-plus tiled-roof houses and Korea's most famous bibimbap.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingJeonjuKR, Jeonbuk State
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≈ 4,477 km from KL, as the crow flies
Jeonju Hanok Village, South Korea

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One of Korea's great food cities, named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2012. Its hanok village of more than 700 traditional houses is one of the biggest in the country, and the city gives its name to Jeonju bibimbap.

Makan

  1. Jeonju bibimbapRice topped with neatly arranged vegetables, beef and egg, mixed with chilli paste.Map ↗
  2. Kongnamul gukbapBean sprout and rice soup, a classic hangover breakfast.Map ↗
  3. MakgeolliIn the makgeolli alleys, order a kettle of rice wine and the table fills up with side dishes.Map ↗
  4. Choco pieJeonju's bakeries make big handmade chocolate pies, a favourite souvenir.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Jeonju Hanok VillageWander the lanes of tiled-roof houses, ideally in a rented hanbok.Map ↗
  2. Gyeonggijeon ShrineA shrine holding the portrait of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon dynasty.Map ↗
  3. Jeondong CathedralA red-brick Catholic cathedral at the edge of the village, one of the oldest in Korea.Map ↗
  4. OmokdaeA small hilltop pavilion with a view over the village rooftops.Map ↗
  5. Nambu MarketA traditional market that turns into a night market with food stalls on weekend evenings.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Spend a night in a hanok guesthouse to see the village quiet in the evening.
  • Go early in the day or on a weekday. The village gets crowded at weekends.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.