Jeonju Hanok Village Tour
Description
In Jeonju, where you’ll explore Hanok Village where more than 800 traditional houses have been preserved amidst the modern city. (1) Gyeonggijeon Shrine(11:00 ~ 11:30): Historic Site No. 339, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was restored in 1614. (2) Hanok Village(11:30 ~ 15:30): It is the largest traditional hanok village in Korea, with 700 hanoks in Jeonju, and is the only downtown hanok group in the country. It is an essential space in the modern residential culture development process of Korea, which began in 1910. It is a representative tourist destination in Korea that combines Korean styles such as Hanok, Korean food, Hanji, Hanson, Hanbok, and oriental medicine. Drop off(15:30 ~ 19:00): At the Myeongdong Station
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Itinerary
After pickup at your Seoul hotel, travel three hours go to Jeonju. Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. There are over 800 traditional Korean hanok houses. While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions.
(11:00 ~ 11:30) Historic Site No. 339, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was originally given the name Eoyongjeon, but was changed to its current name in 1442, the 24th year of King Sejong the Great. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was restored in 1614.
(11:30 ~ 15:30) It is the largest traditional hanok village in Korea, with 700 hanoks in Pungnam-dong, Jeonju, and is the only downtown hanok group in the country. It is an essential space in the modern residential culture development process of Korea, which began in 1910. It is a representative tourist destination in Korea that combines Korean styles such as Hanok, Korean food, Hanji, Hanson, Hanbok, and oriental medicine.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up at 1st floor of your hotel lobby
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please be ready to go and wait at your hotel lobby 15 minuets prior to departure time