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Jeollabuk-do travel guide · 5 areas

Jeollabuk-do trip — hanok houses and mountains

The hanok village of Jeonju, autumn leaves at Naejangsan, the harbour town of Gunsan. Find your Jeollabuk-do across 5 areas.

  • Listed spots 357
  1. 1Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju
  2. 2Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje
  3. 3Buan・Byeonsan・Gochang・Jeongeup
  4. 4Muju・Deogyusan・Jinan
  5. 5Namwon・Imsil・Sunchang

Jeollabuk-do sightseeing by area

Hanok towns, a harbour town, mountains and temples — Jeollabuk-do is a treasure trove of food and tradition.

Jeonju Hanok Village・WanjuBuan・Byeonsan・Gochang・JeongeupGunsan・Iksan・GimjeMuju・Deogyusan・JinanNamwon・Imsil・Sunchang

Editors' picks for Jeollabuk-do right now

From seasonal events to long-loved classics.

Maisan Provincial Park
Tour

Maisan Provincial Park

Mt. Maisan Provincial Park is located in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. During the Silla Kingdo…

Muju・Deogyusan・Jinan
Gunsan Express Bus Terminal

Gunsan Express Bus Terminal

Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje
Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum
Culture

Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum

The Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum offers visitors the unique chance to explore th…

Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju
Mireuksaji
Tour

Mireuksaji

Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-660 AD). Ac…

Gunsan・Iksan・Gimje
Byeonsan Beach
Tour

Byeonsan Beach

Byeonsan Beach along with Daecheon Beach and Manripo Beach, is one of the three most popu…

Buan・Byeonsan・Gochang・Jeongeup
Seonunsa Temple
Tour

Seonunsa Temple

Seonunsa Temple was built during the Baekje Dynasty (18 BC-678 AD). It was originally a v…

Buan・Byeonsan・Gochang・Jeongeup
Damun
Restaurant

Damun

Damun (다문) is housed in several hanok (traditional Korean buildings) in the Hanok Villa…

Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju
Jeonju Express Bus Terminal

Jeonju Express Bus Terminal

Jeonju Express Bus Terminal is visited by more than 5,000 passengers every day, going to …

Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju
Hankookjib
Restaurant

Hankookjib

Hankookjib literally means 'Korean house.' The restaurant serves Jeonju bibimbap, kongnam…

Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju
Goong
Restaurant

Goong

Jeonju, also known as the 'flavorful city of Honam region' has a lot to offer when it com…

Jeonju Hanok Village・Wanju

First time in Jeollabuk-do: 3 days

Base yourself in Jeonju and head out to the harbour and the mountains.

  1. Jeonju Hanok Village and Namwon
    Day 1

    Jeonju Hanok Village and Namwon

    Walk the hanok village and have bibimbap for lunch. In the afternoon, move on to Namwon for the gardens of Gwanghallu.

    Jeonju Hanok Village・WanjuNamwon・Imsil・Sunchang

  2. Gunsan's modern-era streets and the Buan coast
    Day 2

    Gunsan's modern-era streets and the Buan coast

    Walk the harbour streets of Gunsan with their modern-era buildings, then head to Byeonsan Beach in Buan in the afternoon.

    Gunsan・Iksan・GimjeBuan・Byeonsan・Gochang・Jeongeup

  3. Deogyusan and a night in Jeonju
    Day 3

    Deogyusan and a night in Jeonju

    Enjoy the mountain views of Deogyusan in Muju, then return to Jeonju for an evening walk in the hanok village.

    Muju・Deogyusan・JinanJeonju Hanok Village・Wanju

Jeollabuk-do sightseeing starts in Jeonju, a city of food

Start your Jeollabuk-do trip at Jeonju Hanok Village — walk its tiled-roof lanes and taste the famous bibimbap.

Autumn brings the leaves of Naejangsan and winter the snowy views of Deogyusan in Muju. In Buan, take a walk along the Byeonsan coast.

What to wear in Jeollabuk-do in November

A season of clear, crisp days — a light jacket comes in handy.

  1. 28°〜Short sleeves, breathable fabrics
  2. 23〜27°Short sleeves + a light layer
  3. 20〜22°Long-sleeve shirt, cardigan
  4. 17〜19°Light knit, sweatshirt
  5. 12〜16°Jacket and layers
  6. 9〜11°Trench, light coat
  7. 5〜8°Coat with warm base layers
  8. 〜4°Down jacket, scarf, gloves

The highlighted box is the guide for Jeollabuk-do right now (7°).

Jeollabuk-do trips by purpose

Eat, pamper, shop, stay.

Jeollabuk-do foodJeollabuk-do foodBibimbap and Korean set mealsJeollabuk-do shoppingJeollabuk-do shoppingMarkets and craftsJeollabuk-do sightseeingJeollabuk-do sightseeingHanok and a cathedralShows & ticketsShows & ticketsFood and traditional festivalsJeollabuk-do hotelsJeollabuk-do hotelsStay in Jeonju

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