Visit Jeonju Hanok Village with Jeonbuk Tour Pass
Today, I’ll introduce the most economical way to visit Jeonju Hanok Village: Jeonbuk Tour Pass. The pass lets you visit major attractions in Jeonju and the surrounding region for free. The pass also comes with discounts at various accommodations, gourmet restaurants, and cafés. There are different types of the pass. So today, I’ll visit Jeonju Hanok Village with the pass. I purchased the 24-hour pass for Jeonju Hanok Village, which lets me visit six attractions for free or with discounts.
Luielle Hat Culture Center
Luielle Hat Culture Center boasts collection of hats from around the world. Also, you can try on different types of hats and take photos. Children love this place. Those holding Jeonbuk Tour Pass is exempt from the entrance fee, which is 3,000 won.
Luielle Hat Culture Center
Address: Jeondongseongdanggil 8, Wansangu, Jeonju
Contact: 063-283-5454
Opening hours: 10:00~18:00 (closed on Mondays, January 1st, Seolnal, and Chuseok)
Jeonju Ecomuseum
The theme of Jeonju Ecomuseum is the local nature. I really liked the colorful fish exhibition here. Here also, with Jeonbuk Tour Pass, I got free entrance instead of paying 2,000 adult entrance fee.
Jeonju Ecomuseum
Address: Baramssoenungil 21, Wansangu, Jeonju
Contact: 063-288-9540
Opening hours: 9:00~18:00 (Tickets are sold until 17:00)
Closed on Mondays (or the day after if Monday is public holiday), January 1st, Seolnal, Chuseok
Late Autumn at Jeonju Hanok Village
Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Royal Portrait Museum
Gyeonggijeon Shrine is the most popular attraction in Jeonju Hanok Village. It has many spots where the visitors can take great photos against a stone wall or hanok building. The shrine also hosts Royal Portrait Museum, exhibiting the royal portraits and related relics. Thanks to Jeonbuk Tour Pass, I didn’t have to pay the 3,000 won (adult) entrance fee!
Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Royal Portrait Museum
Address: Taejoro 44, Wansangu, Jeonju
Contact: 063-281-2788
Opening hours: March~October 9:00~19:00 / November~February 9:00~18:00
Gyeonggijeon Shrine open year-round, but Royal Portrait Museum is closed on Mondays
Wanpanbon Culture Center
Jeonju has been the center of publishing since ancient times. Wanpanbon Culture Center celebrates and holds exhibitions on the history and culture of traditional publishing. Those holding Jeonbuk Tour Pass can experience the traditional wood-block printing (otherwise 3,000 won) for free.
Wanpanbon Culture Center
Jeonjuchundongro 24, Wansangu, Jeonju
Contact: 063-231-2212
Opening hours: March~November 10:00~ 18:00 / December~Febraury 10:00~ 17:00
Closed on Mondays, January 1st, Seolnal, and Chuseok
Jeonju Sori Culture Center
Jeonju Sori Culture Center is filled with the sounds of traditional Korean music and songs. I also loved the exhibition of various traditional musical instruments and stuffs for performances. Those holding Jeonbuk Tour Pass can access various exhibitions and performances held here for free. I recommend visiting here when this COVID-19 crisis is over.
Jeonju Sori Culture Center
Address: Hanjigil 56, Wansangu, Jeonju
Contact: 063-231-0771
Opening hours: 9:00~18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Jeonbuk 100 Tourist Souvenirs
Located in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk 100 Tourist Souvenirs is the store selling unique local souvenirs. If you hold Jeonbuk Tour Pass, you’re entitled to one Choco-Pie, a famous sweet dessert from Jeonju. Also, if you hold Jeonbuk Tour Pass (instead of Jeonju Hanok Village Pass), you get 10% discount. If you’re looking for memorable souvenirs or gifts for your family and friends back home, remember Jeonbuk 100 Tourist Souvenirs!
Jeonbuk 100 Tourist Souvenirs
Address: Eunhaengro 96-1, Wansangu, Jeonju
Contact: 063-288-9111
Opening hours: 10:00~19:00 (open year-round)
This is how I visited the major attractions of Jeonju Hanok Village with Jeonbuk Tour Pass. It’s economically smartest way to travel Jeonju. Visit Jeonju with Jeonbuk Tour Pass in the upcoming winter days!
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