Trip to Jeonju Hanok Village (전주한옥마을), South Korea




Trip to Jeonju Hanok Village (전주한옥마을) very amazing. The village has become one of the most popular tourist attractions of Jeonju. The tourist attractions likes :

1. Gyeonggijeon Gyeonggijeon is located in front of the Jeonju Hanok Village, which is why many tourists come to see it first. Gyeonggijeon was once larger than it is now. The west side of Gyeonggijeon and its annex were demolished to make room for a Japanese elementary school during the period of Japanese Colonialism. The remaining building is a simple structure that connects a set of outer and inner gates.

2. Jeondong Cathedral The Jeondong Catholic Church in Jeonju (Historic Site No. 288) was completed in 1914 and was designed by Priest Poinel. The architectural style of the Jeondong Cathedral is a mixture of the Romanesque and Byzantine styles and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Korea. 

3. Omokdae Located on the east side of Hanok Village is the place where Lee Seonggae, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, gave an outdoor banquet in Jeonju during his triumphant return to Gaegyeong after a victory over Japanese coastal invaders at Hwangsan Mt. It is located at a high elevation, making it a good place to view the surrounding scenery. 

4. Jeonju Hyanggyo The Jeonju Hyanggyo was a Confucian temple and school for students in Jeonju during the Joseon Dynasty period. It was first built by the King of Gongmin in 1354, during the Goryeo Dynasty period. It was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site in Jeonju; however it was relocated twice after two wars. The main room in the shrine area, the Daeseongjeon (Confucian Shrine Hall), in located in the front, while the main room in the teaching area, the Myeongyundang (lecture hall), is located in the rear. 

5. Pungnammun Gate Pungnammun Gate is the south gate of the castle that enclosed Jeonju during the Joseon Dynasty. It was the only remaining gate after the destruction of the castle. 

6. Traditional Hanji (Korean Paper) Traditional Hanji(Korean Paper) is reproduced by hanji production techniques at the traditional Hanji Center. Authentic hanji is made here, and 80% of production is exported to Japan. The rest sold in Korea. Visitors can participate in various papermaking programs that include designing patterns for the paper.

So, if you have anytime you can visited South Korea and don't forget to visit Jeonju Hanok Village (전주한옥마을) . 

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