Jeonju Hanok Village is located in Jeonju and encompasses Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong with 735 traditional Korean hanok houses located in the city.
Immerse yourself in the traditional charms of the slow city of Jeonju
LOCATED in the North Jeolla province of the south-west region of South Korea, Jeonju is the best and closest destination if you would like to escape from the fast-paced city life of Seoul.
This ancient city from the Joseon Dynasty still retains its historical charms and royal traditions despite the rapid development of the country.
It offers many valuable traditional architectures and heritage sites which are definitely a unique selling point for MICE venue destination bidding.
How to get to Jeonju
There are two options to reach Jeonju city with the quicker one by taking the KTX bullet train from Seoul Station and the journey takes approximately two hours. You can also reach Jeonju by coach and it takes less than three hours!
Jeonju Hanok Village is located in Jeonju and encompasses Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong with 735 traditional Korean hanok houses located in the city.
Jeonju Hanok Village is the largest traditional village, housing more than 700 units of such unique houses and hanok roof structures, making the village the primary attraction in Jeonju.
You can travel back to the Joseon dynasty era by renting a hanbok – the traditional garment of Korea – and take a stroll around the beautiful traditional village and try out the traditional games offered there.
Royal Room of King marries tradition with modernity and promises a four-star stay unlike any other.
Korea Tourism Organization has designated one of its 39 unique venues in Jeonju, naming the Royal Room of King as the perfect venue for event-hosting in the city.
This premier hanok-style hotel is equipped with modern-day conveniences and is situated in a quiet location surrounded by mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Capable of accommodating 232 guests, the 64-room hotel includes a modern convention centre named Hunminjeongeum, a hanok style seminar room with 300 pax capacity in theatre setting, as well as facilities including restaurants, cafes and outdoor event area. Hosting your gala dinner at the outdoor setting here is the perfect decision especially with the nature background of spring and autumn seasons.
Bibimbap is a dish that originated with early rural Koreans mixing fermented vegetables, sometimes with meat, with rice in a bowl for a simple yet hearty meal.
Taking its pride of being selected as the UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2012, Jeonju clearly owns its distinction when it comes to the cuisines offered in this region.
The city is famous for bibimbap, a rice dish topped with a variety of local grown vegetables. The good thing about bibimbap is that you can adjust the topping, making it suitable for vegetarians.
If you are visiting the city in the month of October, you can enjoy the annually hosted Bibimbap Festival and even visit the local farms for seasonal apple and pear fruit-picking activities, in the neighbourhood county of Iksan, 20-minute journey from Jeonju.
Korea Tourism Organization provides support for international MICE events, incentive travel and corporate meetings hosted in South Korea. Curious to know more about destinations in Korea? Email marketing.ktokl@gmail.com or visit www.koreaconvention.org for more info.
