Top Things to do in Jeollabuk-do
Top 10 Free Things to do in Jeollabuk-do, Jeollabuk-do
Discover the best top things to do in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea including Byeonsanbando National Park, Eunpa Lake Park, Jeonju Hanok Village, Pungnammun Gate, Omokdae and Imokdae, Jeondong Catholic Church, Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School, Dongguksa Temple, Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong (Hirotsu House), Nambu Market.
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1. Byeonsanbando National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By jaswaydav - Jeonju, South Korea
I took my dog on the loop hike around Naesosa. You have to use the trail head to the side of the main entrance because dogs aren't allowed to the temple. The loop trail took us 3 and half hours and we were both well worn by the end. Beautiful scenery along a ridge with not too many people.
2. Eunpa Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By XamatTomax - Fort Wayne, United States
I always enjoyed walking around this area. There’s a beautiful lake with a fountain. It’s great for a solo trip with your camera, going for a stroll with someone, or taking the family out to enjoy the day. I loved walking around Eunpa during all seasons. Bundle up and enjoy the snow covered ground and trees, or bring sunscreen and enjoy the lake on a hot sunny day. My favorite time is when the weather is a little cooler and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. It’s very picturesque.
3. Jeonju Hanok Village
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4.0 based on 852 reviews
Reviewed By mennod385 - Western Cape, South Africa
If you are in Korea and miss this opportunity to visit Jeonju Hanok Village you will do yourself a disservice. Korea being a very modern country this opportunity to step into the past should not be missed. Remember though that this is a MUST see place for Koreans as well and in summer is very busy. The area with all the old buildings has a Catholic church, still in use, to the Gyeonggijeon Shrine dating back 1000 years. You can rent a Hanbok or traditional wear for the day and the roads were filled with young people dressed in these traditional garments. Every type of food is on offer and the prices are all affordable. This is a must see whilst in Korea, if you don't have the time........make the time.
4. Pungnammun Gate
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4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By XUANLIN - Singapore, Singapore
Close to Nambu Market, Jeonju Cathedral and the Gyeonggijeon. Visited once in the day and passed by once at night. Worth a visit. Probably take 5-10mins taking photos and you're done.
5. Omokdae and Imokdae
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4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Gajayo - Seoul, South Korea
One of the popular and best viewpoints of Jeonju Hanok Village. Omokdae, located on top of the hill but very easily accessible, is a must-go if you wish to get a bird's eye view of Jeonju Hanok Village!
6. Jeondong Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 350 reviews
Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia
Located on the edge of the Jeonju Hanok Village is this most impressive and distinctly different style of architecture, this Catholic church was built between 1908 and 1914. The architectural style is described as Roman-Byzantine, the rooftop has three Byzantine bell towers, it was particularly spectacular to see on dusk. The church was built to remember the Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon Dynasty who lost their lives on this very spot. It is listed as national treasure number 288.
7. Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Marikeno - Marikina, Philippines
I love visiting slow cities like Jeonju and visit peaceful places like this. Very peaceful most of the time and not flooded with many tourists. Entrance is free too. Great place to take photos all year round.
8. Dongguksa Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By GilsonJr19
Dongguksa Temple (동국사) is the last remnant of Japanese Buddhism in Korea, even though nowadays the temple follows the Korean Buddhism, the architecture is impressive. The temple stays still without the scars of the wars that assailed the peninsula, visiting it, is a visit to the year of 1919, the year that the Japanese occupation conducted a stronger occupation. The temple has very welcoming cats, that I even managed to take a photo of them ???? Also the temple was used as location for the film Ode to the Goose (군산: 거위를 노래하다) directed by one of my favorite directors Zhang Lu. It was interesting to visit some of the locations for this film, the next posts I will explore those locations.
