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While most people travel to Jeonju just to taste their authentic bibimbap, let us not overlook the beauty of this city that boasts heritage and history via interesting landmarks and renowned tourist spots. The city is more than its famous cuisine. After a moment of savoring its delicious dish, try to roam around and appreciate the city that does not only appeal to the sense of taste but to the sense of sight as well.
Location
Jeonju is a city in Jeollabuk-do of South Korea. Not only does it span the biggest land area, this destination also holds the record of being the most populous in the said province.
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What makes Jeonju unique is the fact that it has a mix of rural and urban vibes. While historical sites are preserved, flourishing modernization isn’t halted at the expense of giving importance to the city’s interesting and rich past.
Climate
The city experiences four seasons. Spring is in April and May. Fall is between September and October while summer occurs from June all the way to September.
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July is said to have the most rainfall. Those who are not fond of the rainy season should avoid this month and come here in January as it is the driest.
Transportation
The nearest airport to the city would be Incheon Airport. From here travelers can either arrange airport transfers or ride a limo bus.
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Those who come from Seoul can also take a train or a taxi. It is more economical to take train, but taxis are a faster mode of transportation compared to riding the train. The choice is yours.
Attractions
Jeonju Hanok Village
Roaming around this village will introduce you to the culture and customs of the people living here as it is considered as the heart of the city.
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This place offers an effortless way of knowing the city in a more intimate manner as it exhibits art, style and food that the locals have in their everyday lives.
Makgeolli and Bibimbap
Because of the gastronomy found in the city, it is safe to say that Jeonju is a front liner when it comes to the list of cities serving good food.
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Makgeolli is a slightly alcoholic beverage that tastes sweet and is made of white rice, while Bibimbap is a mixed rice dish topped with several kinds of vegetables and soy sauce.
Jeonju International Film Festival
This Asian festival that is held yearly in the city is a famous event that attracts not only the region’s best and brightest actors and celebrities, but tourists as well.
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The festival promotes discovery for out-of-the-box films while encouraging experimentation especially when it comes to styles used in the field of film making. The festival was launched back in 2000 and has continuously been conducted every year since its initial opening.
Sources:
5 reasons to visit Jeonju
http://travel.cnn.com/seoul/visit/5-reasons-visit-jeonju-city-539305/
Jeonju – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-korea/jeollabuk-do/jeonju
Images:
(1) https://bnbheroblog.com
(2) http://sojusunrise.com
(3) http://hangukstory.blogspot.com
(4) https://commons.wikimedia.org
(5) http://www.sauteedhappyfamily.com
(6) https://commons.wikimedia.org
(7) http://www.everydaykorea.com
Aira Algado
