Jeonju Crafts Exhibition Hall (전주공예품전시관)

3.9Km 2024-05-28

15 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-1610

Jeonju Crafts Exhibition Hall promotes the beauty of traditional Korean crafts, and is made up of a Craft Hall, Special Exhibition Hall, and Experience Hall, Visitors can see traditional art works from master artisans as well as creative works from up-and-coming artists and designers. Visitors can also create their own handcrafted items in one of their many programs.

Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market (전주 남부시장)

3.9Km 2025-07-22

19-3 Pungnammun 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-1344

Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market opened as a regular public market in 1905 at the site of the Joseon-era Nammunbakk Market, located just outside the Southern gate to the city. Currently the market is comprised of about 800 stores with 1,200 workers selling vegetables, fruits, food, dried fish, furniture, silk goods, and general goods.

The market was revitalized with the creation of the Youth Market, located in the previously empty shops on the second floor of 6-dong. An influx of young shopkeepers and entrepreneurs has given the marketplace an exciting vibe like that found in Hongdae or Samcheong-dong.

The night market held on Fridays and Saturdays also draws in many visitors with a multitude of delicious treats, ranging from traditional dishes such as nokdujeon (mung bean pancake) to fusion treats like bibimbap served in rice paper like a spring roll.

Royal Portrait Museum (어진박물관)

4.0Km 2024-04-07

44, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82- 63-231-0090

Opened on November 6, 2010, the Royal Portrait Museum is one of the newest attractions of Jeonju, located within the Gyeonggijeon Shrine. Royal Portrait Museum is a valuable museum as a new tourism resource of Jeonju as well as Gyeonggijeon Shrine and the Portrait of King Taejo, as well as other various high-class exhibitions to preserve, manage, and enhance the glorious cultural assets of Joseon royal family. The museum is comprised of one above-ground level and one underground level with an area of 1,193.71 square meters. The Portrait of King Taejo and six other king’s portraits (Portrait of King Sejong, King Yeongjo, King Jeongjo, King Cheoljong, King Gojong, and King Sunjong) are exhibited on the first floor. The portraits are preserved in temperature- and humidity-controlled cases. In addition, the museum houses History Hall, Palanquin Hall, a planned exhibition hall, resting area, management office and storage room for relics. Palanquin Hall exhibits Hyangjeong (Palanquin for Incense Burner and Case), Sinyeon (Palanquin for Royal Portrait and Palanquin for Mortuary Tablet), Chaeyeo (Palanquin for High Officials), Gagyo (Palanquin for Ritual Items) featuring Korea’s sole preserved palanquin. History Hall houses approximately 80 relices related to Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jogyeong Shrine, ancestral ritual ceremony, building, and others relics. Since the museum's opening, it makes continual efforts to become a central place for Jeonju residents to fulfill their cultural feelings. The museum operates various program like exploring famous historic sites in Gyeonggijeon Shrine, hands-on programs such as a guard experience to protect the shrine, and duplicating Gyeonggijeon Shrine’s relics using traditional portrait-making techniques.

Fine day (좋은날)

4.0Km 2024-12-23

37-7 , Jeondongseongdang-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-2607-3326

A Fine Day is a hanok stay on Jeondong Cathedral Street, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, which combines hanok tradition with modern convenience. The wood floor and red clay-lined walls and ceilings are a pleasure to wake up to. The rooms are well heated and have toilets, shower booths and bidets. From the wooden porch guests can enjoy a beautiful sunny garden planted with wildflowers and trees. Nearby attractions include Gyeonggijeon, Omokdae, Jeondong Cathedral and Nambu Market (great for food!).

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

4.1Km 2024-12-26

119, Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-0086, 2224

Opened in 1952, Han Kook Jib has upheld its tradition for three generations. It is housed in a renovated hanok with a beautiful courtyard. Han Kook Jib is conveniently located near major tourist sites in Jeonju, such as Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine.

Jeonju Waengi Kongmulgukbap Specialty Restaurant (전주 왱이콩나물국밥전문점)

4.1Km 2025-07-14

88 Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
063-287-6980

Jeonju Waengi Kongmulgukbap Restaurant, located next to Dongmun Art Street in Jeonju, is a local favorite. The restaurant serves only one dish, kongnamul gukbap, rice soup with bean sprouts. With the crunchy texture of bean sprouts and a rich broth made with anchovy and seafood, this hearty meal is perfect to enjoy after exploring nearby tourist attractions.

Gajok Hoegwan (가족회관)

4.3Km 2024-04-07

17 Jeollagamyeong 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Gajok Hoegwan is a restaurant specializing in Jeonju bibimbap. The restaurant opened in the 1970s, and its signature menu is Jeonju bibimbap, which is light and flavorful with a combination of freshly cut vegetables, meat, bean sprouts, and eggs. The restaurant is built in a hanok, giving it a traditional Korean atmosphere. It's a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

Blueboat guest house Jeonju (블루보트게스트하우스 전주점)

4.3Km 2024-12-23

75 , Chunggyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-6545-9049

The Blue Boat Guesthouse in Gyeongwon-dong, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, makes a stylish impression and is visited by many young travelers. Gyeonggijeon shrine, Jeondong Cathedral, Jeonju Hanok Village, and Nammun Market are all around10 minutes’ walk away. All rooms have neat iron beds, with shared bathrooms and kitchens. There is a TV in the kitchen, so residents can gather there to share information and chat.

Wookssam Jageopsil [Tax Refund Shop] (욱샘작업실)

4.4Km 2024-04-23

20 Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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Geumhong Handicraft [Tax Refund Shop] (금홍공예)

4.4Km 2024-04-22

20, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

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