Tag: culture

A Half-Day Walking Route Around Jeonju Hanok Village

The hot summer days are over, and the autumn is here. It’s nice to walk under the clear blue autumn…

Hearty and Satisfying Jeonju Bean Sprouts Stew at Samilgwan & Jeonju Kongnaru

When the temperature begins to drop, the residents of Jeonju head to the kongnamul gukbap (bean sprouts stew with rice)…

Jeonju Fan Culture Center, ‘Where the Wind Starts’

We find ourselves caught in different winds throughout life. But my favorite is making wind with a nice fan while…

Relaxing Stroll Around Jeonju Hanok Village in a Late Summer Day

  It’s still warm in September and the coronavirus is making everyone nervous. Today I’ll introduce some landmarks in Jeonju…

Family-Friendly Traditional Comedy Performances at Jeonju Hanok Village: ‘Governor’s Birthday Party’ and ‘Hunters Chasing Dragon’

Travelling families with children usually have different needs compared to solo travellers. Family travel may focus on education for the…

Gyeonggijeon Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Jeonju Hanok Village

For the last four years, Gyeonggijeon Royal Guard Changing Ceremony has been one of the most popular cultural attractions of…

Eight Traditional Pavilions in Jeonju

When the tedious monsoon is gone, the hot sunny summer weather will take over. Jeonju has many traditional pavilions where…

Two Scenic Viewpoints of Jeonju for Clear Days

We have more days with clear blue sky this year, since less factories are operational due to the COVID19. Today,…

Jeonju ‘Retro’ Tour: Jeonju Nanjang and Memory Museum

‘Retro’ has been fashionable for a while, and tourism is no exception. Today, I’ll introduce two spots in Jeonju where…

Ten Best Photo Zones in Jeonju Hanok Village

Every year, more than ten million tourists visit Jeonju Hanok Village. The low hill surrounding the South-eastern side of the…

The Beautiful Pilgrimage Route of Jeonju (Course 1: Pungnammun Gate~Songgwangsa Temple)

  Did you know that Jeonju has a pilgrimage route like Camino de Santiago? The “Beautiful Pilgrimage Route” (‘Areumdaun Soonryegil’…

Night Strolls: Ajung Lake and Gunji Square

How do you spend weekday evenings? I love to stroll after dinner. Today, I’ll introduce two lovely night stroll routes…