Jeonju Hanok Village Tour by KTX
Overview
Take a 1 hour 36-minute KTX ride from Seoul to Jeonju, a city known for its charming and relaxed atmosphere, Jeonju Hanok Village, and delicious Jeonju bibimbap. This tour includes a visit to Jeonju Hanok Village and an experience making traditional Korean paper. Most tourist attractions in Jeonju are located in the Hanok Village, including Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian School, a traditional Korean paper factory, and Pungnammun Gate.
Tour Highlights
Jeonju Hanok Village
The largest Hanok village in Korea, with about 700 Hanok houses clustered together. As the cradle of the Joseon Dynasty, it has a wide range of cultural resources and historical values.
Omokdae Pavilion
Where Yi Seong-gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, stopped to celebrate his victory on his way home from battle in 1380. It offers a stunning view of Jeonju's Hanok Village.
Gyeonggijeon Shrine
Historic Site No. 339, erected in 1410, holding the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, with a wide bamboo forest trail.
Jeondong Catholic Cathedral
Historic Site No. 288, built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon Dynasty on the very spot the martyrs lost their lives.
Pungnammun Gate & Nambu Market
Pungnammun Gate (Treasure No. 308) is the only one of Jeonju's four original city gates still standing. Nambu Market, over 200 years old, is the oldest major market in Jeonju.
Hanji Making Experience
Jeonju Jeontong Hanjiwon is a workshop where people can experience how to make Hanji, Korea's traditional paper.
Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian School
The Joseon Dynasty's local Confucian school, likened to today's national universities, with golden ginkko trees.
Itinerary
Private Tour Pricing
Price per person based on group size
Inclusions
- 1 Day private tour
- All admission fees to tourist sites
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Roundtrip transfer service with private vehicle (Jeonju City)
- KTX round trip fare (Economy class)
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop off service
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Every meal
- Gratuities
Important Information
- •The hotel pick-up time varies depending on your hotel's location.
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