Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si)

Located in Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do, Arirang Literature Museum (Jo Jung-rae Arirang Literature Museum) was opened in May, 2003. The museum displays materials related to Jo Jung-rae’s novel, ‘Arirang,’ which shows the history of Gimje. His handwritten manuscripts for Arirang are displayed on the first floor, and the author's notes, a pocket notebook, and daily items are on display in Exhibition Hall No. 2. In addition, No. 3 Exhibition Hall shows Jo Jung-rae's humanity. The memorial stone of Arirang Literature is located in Byeokgolje.


Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si)


Jeollabuk-do(Wanju-gun)

Located in valley gorge of greately atmospheric mountains, the Hot Spring Tourist Hotel provides cozy atmosphere, in which guests can enjoy wonderful view throughout the four seasons. Witnessing the beautiful Daedun Mountains by cable car from the summit is sure to leave lasting memories. After a day in the mountains, relieve your muscles in a relaxing a sauna with hot spring water from 620m underground with great alkalinity. The newly renovated hotel offers 69 Korean-style rooms and Western-style rooms, a banquet hall of 600 capacity, small banquet halls, seminar rooms, upscale Western/Korean restaurants, sky lounge coffee shop, a night club, and a large parking structure.


Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun)

Gochangeupseong Fortress is a natural fortress built by civilians in 1453. A government office building of the Joseon era was then rebuilt within the walls. Here, visitors can see an example of Korea’s traditional fortress architecture and take a stroll nearby amidst beautiful natural scenery.


Jeollabuk-do(Wanju-gun)

Wanju Wild Food Festival was recently selected as one of the top festivals in Korea by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea. The 3-day festival is held across the beautiful city of Wanju, a city where you can experience cheonryeop (fishing by hand) and the gorgeous Korean wilderness. The festival also provides environmentally-friendly food experiences using local agricultural products, along with various wild plants and animals from Wanju. This festival aims to give visitors a feeling of sentiment for food from the past through partaking in the diverse experiential food programs surrounded by the beautiful natural environment.


Jeollabuk-do(Buan-gun)

Buan Masil Festival is held in the area of Buan for consecutive three days in May with theme “Let’s go to Masil to get fortune”.


Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun)

Sin Jae-Hyo (1812-1884) is a legendary theorist and sponsor of pansori (epic chant). Sin spent his entire life in Gochang-gun, nurturing many disciplines, who later became masters of pansori. He also compiled and edited six pansori madangs (operas) titled Ttoggi Taryeong, Bak Taryeong, Simcheongga, Jeokbyeokga, Chunhyangga, and Garujigi Taryeong.