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Jeonju, Korea

Jeonju is the capital and largest city of the state of Jeonbuk, South Korea. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju.

Type City

Why go

  • City in North Jeolla, South Korea.
  • Served by Jeonju (G 703) Air Base (CHN).

History

Jeonju is the capital and largest city of the state of Jeonbuk, South Korea. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju. It is an important tourist center famous for South Korean cuisine, historic buildings, sports activities, and innovative festivals.

Where to stay

81-8 Pungnam-dong 3(sam)-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · themumum.kr
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76 Jeollagamyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · vincenthotel.kr
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South Korea, Jeonbuk State, Jeonju-si, Wansan-gu, Hyanggyo-gil, 42-5 KR · hanokhyeyum.com
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6-11 Dongseohak-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
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South Korea, Jeonbuk State, Jeonju-si, Wansan-gu, Jeonjucheondong-ro, 58-5 KR · bookkoreahotels.com
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10, Hyunmu, Wansan 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
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74-50 Jeonjugaeksa 4-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
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South Korea, Jeonbuk State, Do, 전주 완산구 풍남문3길 9-5 · arrivejeonju.com
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160 Paldal-ro, Gyeongwon-dong 1(il)-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · booking.naver.com
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17-1 Yongsan 2-gil, 금암1동 Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · barahan.modoo.at
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85 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · lahanhotels.com
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41 Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · bwplusjeonju.com
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40 Jeollagamyeong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · taejogung.co.kr
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186 Jeongeonsin-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · bookkoreahotels.com
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85-11 Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · naver.me
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80-13 Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · homemadang.com
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227 Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · jeonju.gloucester.co.kr
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5218-7 Chunhyang-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · royalroom.co.kr
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28-27 Jeonjugaeksa 2-gil, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · yeonghwahotel.com
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South Korea, Jeonbuk State, Jeonju-si, Wansan-gu, 풍남 4 길 25-19 · jeonjuhanokhotelgung.southkrhotel.com
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47-8 Eunhaeng-ro, Pungnam-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
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694-8 Dongbu-daero, 우아1동 Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea · jeonjuinternationalguesthouse.southkrhotel.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 전주시 · mcdonalds.co.kr
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa,Su,PH 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · ediya.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: mo-su 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00 · 354 백제대로, 전주시, 54981 · instagram.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
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Restaurant · Noodle
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Buffet, Breakfast, Lunch, Di, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:30-10:00, 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00 · 94 전주객사5길, 전주시, 54999
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Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00 · 194 장승배기로, 55122
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:30-22:00 · 16 쪽구름로, 전주시, 54848
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 175 아중로, 전주시, 55021 · yupdduk.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 146 견훤로, 전주시, 55024
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Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 203 아중로, 전주시, 55023
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 188 장승배기로, 전주시
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Dessert, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-20:30 Features: delivery
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 51-1 새터로
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Western, Restaurant · Western restaurant · 5-1 전라감영4길, 전주시, 55038
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American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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비빔밥, Restaurant · 비빔밥 restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 전주시
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Caucasian, Restaurant · Caucasian restaurant · 12 명주4길, 전주시, 54916
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Korean Food, Restaurant · Korean Food restaurant · 전주시
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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아이스크림, Fast Food · 아이스크림 fast food
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Bingsu, Fast Food · Bingsu fast food · Omokdae-gil
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 10-5 무삼지1길, 전주시
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감자탕, Restaurant · 감자탕 restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food · 19 문학로
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Food Court · food court · 전주시
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 전주시 · lotteria.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 21-8 초당길, 전주시, 54817 · instagram.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 7 쪽구름로, 전주시, 54850
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Airports

Jeonju Airfield 14 km to the centre
Jeonju, 45, KR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jeonju (G 703) Air Base (CHN); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jeonju, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach