Things to do in Jeonju & Jeolla
15 picks in Jeonju & Jeolla, Korea: spots, food and events for travelers.
Southwest Korea is known for its food culture, centered on the Jeonju Hanok Village and Jeonju bibimbap, along with the city of Gwangju, the night sea of Yeosu, the reed wetlands of Suncheon Bay, and the bamboo forest of Damyang.
Good to knowThe KTX runs from Seoul (Yongsan Station) to Jeonju in about 1.5 hours and continues toward Gwangju and Yeosu. The Suncheon Bay reeds turn golden from October to November.
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CultureJeonju / Hanok Village
Wander Jeonju Hanok Village
Jeonju / Nambu Market
Eat at Nambu Market Night Market
Gwangju / Dong-gu
Explore the Asia Culture Center (ACC)
Yeosu / Dolsan Park
Ride the Yeosu Maritime Cable Car
Photo: Mikhail Kim / CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
NatureYeosu / Odongdo
Walk Camellia Island Odongdo
Photo: 날개 / CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
CultureYeosu / Dolsando
Climb to Hyangiram Hermitage
Yeosu / Jonghwa-dong
Seafood at Yeosu Romantic Pocha
Photo: Choi2451 / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
NatureSuncheon / National Garden
Stroll Suncheonman Bay National Garden
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NatureSuncheon / Suncheon Bay
Reed Trails of Suncheon Bay Wetland
Photo: Mar del Este / CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
NatureDamyang / Juknokwon
Bamboo Paths of Juknokwon
Mokpo / Bukhang
Ride the Mokpo Marine Cable Car
Photo: myself (User:Piotrus) This photo was taken with Panasonic Lu / CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
NatureMokpo / Yudalsan
Hike Yudalsan for Archipelago Views
Gunsan / Gyeongam-dong
Retro Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village
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CultureGunsan / Time Travel Village
Gunsan Modern History Museum
Boseong / Daehan Dawon