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Dongnagwon House (동락원)

Dongnagwon House (동락원)

492.4232882258394m    13096     2024-04-07

33-6, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-285-3490

The Dongnagwon House in Jeonju Hanok Village provides a getaway to experience hanok stay and traditional Korean life. Affiliated with Jeonju Kijeon College, Dongnagwon is also a memorial hall dedicated to W. M. Junkin, who came to Korea as a missionary from the South Presbyterian Church of the United States in 1892. Dongnagwon is a reproduction of the old hanok houses in Jeonju from the time when W. M. Junkin was doing his missionary work in the area. It is comprised of three buildings: Anchae (main hall), Sarangchae (guest house), and Haengnangchae (servants’ quarters).

Visitors to Dongnagwon can learn and experience traditional Korean culture such as music, crafts, and dance while inhabiting traditional lodging. In addition to providing accommodation for individual guests, Dongnagwon is also used for group accommodations or activities such as seminars, conferences, and family events. For groups of 30 or more, it is possible to rent out the entire venue (in addition to all facilities, including Seungdokdang, Seunghwadang, Cheongyuje, and the front yard).

Dong Nak Won [Korea Quality] / 동락원 [한국관광 품질인증]

Dong Nak Won [Korea Quality] / 동락원 [한국관광 품질인증]

514.2337000507405m    219     2024-04-07

33-6 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-9300, +82-10-4951-9300

Dongnagwon is a hanok hotel in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do. It was built as a memorial hall for the missionary William Junkin, who founded a school mission in Jeonju in 1895. Now refurbished as a hotel and venue for traditional performances, wedding ceremonies and seminars, visitors will find old-style interiors with antique furniture and folding screens. Guests can play traditional games in the yard, and there is a red clay room to relieve the fatigue of travel, free of charge. Mountain bikes can be borrowed to ride around the Hanok Village or on the banks of the Jeonjucheon Stream.

Hakindang [Korea Quality] / 학인당 [한국관광 품질인증]

519.2038631169437m    12809     2024-04-07

45 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-9929

Hagindang - also known as Injae’s Old House - is the oldest house in Jeonju Hanok Village, and a designated Jeollabuk-do cultural treasure. The house was built in the royal architecture style by some of the best late Joseon artisans. The Sarangchae guestroom has two sleeping rooms and a living room, suitable for families; while the Byeoldangchae has three guestrooms, one with a tea room space. Guests can use the free minibar while contemplating the old house’s fine traditional garden.

Gangam Calligraphy Museum (강암서예관)

Gangam Calligraphy Museum (강암서예관)

521.4341592823794m    14623     2024-04-07

74, Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-285-7442

The Gangam Calligraphy Museum (est. 1995) in Jeonju Hanok Village has on display over 1,000 works from famous artists such as Kim Jeong-hee (1786-1856, calligrapher, painter, & scholar), Lee Sam-man (1770-1847, calligrapher), Kim Hong-do (1745-?, artist), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum also houses a seminar room for calligraphy-related events and educational programs.

PoongNamheon [Korea Quality] / 풍남헌 [한국관광 품질인증]

PoongNamheon [Korea Quality] / 풍남헌 [한국관광 품질인증]

531.2630290348139m    8159     2024-04-07

35 , Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-286-7673, +82-10-2757-7673

Pungnamheon is a hanok stay in a traditional nobleman's house in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. Next to the house stands a 600-year-old ginkgo tree, the guardian spirit of Jeonju Hanok Village. Two unusual features of this hanok is that there is no wood-floored hall or daecheong, and the toenmaru wooden porch is extra wide, and has a window. The floors are finished with laquered hanji (Korean paper), and the roof tiles were made in Goryeong. Old folding screens and Korean paintings complete the atmosphere of a traditional yangbang house. Guests have a chance to taste wild green tea gathered and made by the owner.

Hanokhyeyum [Korea Quality] / 한옥혜윰 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hanokhyeyum [Korea Quality] / 한옥혜윰 [한국관광 품질인증]

537.908509701221m    105     2024-04-07

42-5 , Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-5512-1226

Hanok Hyeum on Hyanggyo-gil, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, is a hanok stay with seven ondol guestrooms. It exemplifies traditional hanok style and has a small window that captures the sunlight, lending a bright, quiet and cozy atmosphere. Jeonjucheon Stream flows past the hanok, and a walk along the path that follows it is highly recommended. Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian School is a 3-minute walk away. The sunset and night views from the Cheongyeonnu Pavilion atop Namcheongyo Bridge are beautiful: take a photo!

Hanok Garden in Jeonju [Korea Quality] / 전주한옥마당 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hanok Garden in Jeonju [Korea Quality] / 전주한옥마당 [한국관광 품질인증]

543.6735915566611m    251     2024-04-07

80-13 , Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-10-9494-4579

Jeonju Hanok Garden in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, is a guesthouse combining traditional hanok charm with modern comfort. All guestrooms have a modern bathroom and toilet and a toenmaru wooden porch, while two rooms (Hope and Faith) have an additional inner floors attached to it. The room interiors have exposed wooden beams and hanji-covered walls and doors. From any room, guests enjoy a view of the beautiful yard with its jangdokdae jar store, flower pots and young pine trees.

Baramssoeneun-gil Road (바람쐬는길)

Baramssoeneun-gil Road (바람쐬는길)

548.4494205822111m    0     2024-04-07

21 Baramssoeneun-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

Baramssoeneun-gil Road is the name of the path leading from Jeonju Eco Museum to Hanbyeok Tunnel. The pathway's name comes from the breeze that blows along the way, making it great for taking a walk. The road was also selected by the Korea Tourism Organization as one of the locations great for traveling with pets. There is also a bicycle rental station located along the road. Hanbyeok Tunnel at the end of the path is famous as a filming site for the drama "Twenty-five Twenty-one (2022)," with many people taking photos here as the main characters.

Namcheongyo Bridge Cheongyeonru (남천교 청연루)

Namcheongyo Bridge Cheongyeonru (남천교 청연루)

552.7036141599978m    21386     2024-04-07

40 , Cheongyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-281-5361

Namcheongyo Bridge is the main bridge to the entrance of Jeonju Hanok Village. Through "Jeonju Namcheongyo Luxury Project," the area went through renovation strengthening infrastructure and adding Cheongyeonru Pavilion to the bridge. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the area from the hanok pavilion or rest from the heat. 

Jeonju Kimchi Cultural Center (전주한옥마을 전주김치문화관)

Jeonju Kimchi Cultural Center (전주한옥마을 전주김치문화관)

560.0589049641071m    29358     2024-04-07

29, Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-287-6300

Jeonju Kimchi Cultural Center is located in Jeonju, a UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy. At the center, visitors can learn about the wisdom and science behind kimchi and Korean food culture.