Jeonju is known as "The Best Taste City in Korea," and for good reason.
Jeonju (전주시) is the capital of North Jeolla province, South Korea.
- Bimbimbap
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| Bibimbap is so central to Jeonju culture, there is an entire festival dedicated to the dish. |
The Jeonju version of Korea's beloved lunch in a bowl counts bean sprouts (콩나물) and raw beef (육회) as key ingredients.
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Add Jeonju's gukbap to your list of hangover cures. |
- Jeonju Hanok Village
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| It's living history not a movie set. |
Korea's stunning traditional houses are displayed beautifully at Jeonju's Hanok Village. The Hanok Village in Jeonju has more than 700 traditional hanok house, many of which offer rooms to stay in.
The village itself is where many of the festivals and events are held, every weekend it is brimming with the craft markets and street food stalls.
For more information : http://www.jeonjuhanokvillage.com/
- Jeonju International Film Festival
Second to bibimbap, Jeonju is famous for its annual International Film Festival, referred to as the JIFF, which is held in the last week of April. During the festival, Jeonju invites actors and directors from all over the world.
- Hanji Paper
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| Colorful rolls of hanji are perfect for gift-wrapping |
Every visit calls for a good souvenir, and hanji paper qualifies as one of Jeonju's best. The Korean traditional paper made from the bark of mulberry trees is dyed and designed into and array of vibrant colors or ancient scipts. Hanji can be made into almost anythings : lamps, socks and even neckties.
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