Jeonju Hanok Village Tour

Summary

After pickup at your Seoul hotel, travel three hours in a comfortable coach to Jeonju. After savoring your first meal in Jeonju, your guide will show you around  in Jeonju Hanok Village, a designated slow city. Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. There are over 800 traditional Korean hanok houses. While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions.  You will have Free Time after visiting Gyenggijeon Hall, Historic Site No. 339, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The King and his wife’s mortuary tablets are enshrined here at Jogyeong Shrine. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and the existing structure was remodeled in 1614. Inside Gyeonggijeon, the portraits of King Tae-jo and other successive kings such as Sun-jong, Cheol-jong, Yeong-jo and many others can be found on display. The carriage used to move the mortuary tablets as well as carriages used to transport dignitaries and individual chair-like carriages are also on display. You can also enjoy other museums, artisan boutiques, restaurants and tea shops that you find in the winding streets. After the tours, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

In Jeonju, where you’ll explore Hanok Village where more than 800 traditional houses have been preserved amidst the modern city. Learn about the Joseon Dynasty which was founded in Jeonju and has influenced much of modern Korea's traditions.

What’s included?

  • Pick up at Hongdae / Myeongdong / Dongdaemun

  • Drop off at Myeongdong Station.

  • English Speaking Guide

  • Gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Kim's Travel - Day Tours

About operator:

We run daily sightseeing tours in Seoul and around South Korea including Seoul City Tour, DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) Tour, Korean Folk Village Tour, Shopping Tour, Andong Hahoe Folk Village(World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO) Tour, Amusement Park Lotte World Tour, Eveland Theme Park Tour, Han River cruise & Seoul Tower Tour, Buddhist Temple Stay, Kyeongju City(World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO)Tour, Pusan City Tour, Mt. Sorak Tour and Jeju Island - A 'New 7 Wonders of Nature'.And we also operate airport shuttle service form Incheon airport to Seoul hotels.

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