Jeonju Hanok Heritage - 3D2N Traditional Living
Open TripStep back in time and experience authentic Korean traditions in Jeonju, the spiritual capital of Korean culture and birthplace of the Joseon Dynasty. This immersive 3-day cultural journey centers on Jeonju Hanok Village, Korea's largest collection of over 700 traditional hanok houses where locals still live, work, and preserve centuries-old customs. Sleep on warm ondol floors in authentic hanok accommodation, taste the original Jeonju bibimbap (considered Korea's finest), learn traditional crafts like hanji papermaking and fan painting, wear beautiful hanbok through historic streets, visit important Joseon Dynasty shrines, explore living museums of traditional music and alcohol, wander through atmospheric alleyways lined with craft shops and tea houses, and discover why UNESCO named Jeonju a City of Gastronomy. Perfect for culture lovers, food enthusiasts, photographers, families, and anyone seeking deep immersion in Korean heritage and traditional lifestyle.
Meeting Point
Jeonju
Destination
Jeonju
Date
June 1, 2026
Duration
2 days
Price Details
Adult
- Twin Sharing : IDR 115.000
Child
- With Bed : IDR 115.000
- No Bed : IDR 115.000
Infant (0-2)
- IDR 0
Itinerary
*Changes may occur according to on-site conditions without reducing the planned attractions
Day 1
Arrive at Jeonju Express Bus Terminal (2.5 hours from Seoul, 2 hours from Busan) at 12:00 PM. Guide warmly welcomes you to Jeonju, spiritual home of Korean culture. Transfer to traditional hanok guesthouse inside historic Jeonju Hanok Village (10-minute drive). Check-in to beautifully preserved Korean traditional house featuring curved tile roofs, wooden beams, paper doors (hanji), and heated ondol floors for sleeping on traditional futon bedding - authentic experience! Change into complimentary hanbok (traditional Korean costume) included for entire stay - wear it throughout village for free entry to attractions and countless photo opportunities. Look like Korean royalty! Begin exploration of enchanting Hanok Village, a living community of 700+ traditional houses where residents maintain age-old customs. Visit Gyeonggijeon Shrine, sacred repository housing portrait of King Taejo, founder of Joseon Dynasty born in Jeonju. See beautifully maintained traditional architecture and royal gardens. Continue to Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, stunning Romanesque building from 1914 blending Western and Korean architectural elements. Walk through picturesque alleyways discovering hidden cafes, craft shops, and galleries. Lunch at famous Jeonju bibimbap restaurant - taste Korea's most celebrated dish in its birthplace! Authentic Jeonju bibimbap features 30+ seasonal ingredients in brass bowl with raw beef, perfect rice, and gochujang (red pepper paste). Evening participation in traditional Korean cooking class - learn to make bibimbap, pajeon (Korean pancake), and makgeolli (rice wine). Enjoy dinner with dishes you prepared! Return to hanok for traditional tea ceremony and evening walk through lantern-lit village streets - magical atmosphere. Sleep on warm ondol floors.
Day 2
Wake to sounds of traditional village life. Breakfast at hanok featuring Korean temple food or traditional meal. Morning dedicated to hands-on cultural experiences. Start at Traditional Korean Paper (Hanji) Workshop - learn ancient art of making Korean paper from mulberry bark. Create your own hanji bookmark or art piece to take home. Continue to Fan Painting Workshop - paint traditional Korean motifs (flowers, birds, landscapes) on Korean fan using traditional brushes and inks under master artist guidance. Visit Traditional Wine Museum (Jeonju Bibimbap Village) learning about makgeolli brewing and Korean alcohol culture - tasting included for adults! Explore Jeonju Traditional Culture Center witnessing traditional crafts being made: embroidery, mother-of-pearl lacquerware, woodcraft. Lunch at traditional Korean restaurant in hanok setting. Afternoon visit to Korean Traditional Music (Pansori) Museum - learn about this UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage oral narrative singing tradition. Possible live performance if schedule permits. Walk to Omokdae and Imokdae Pavilions, elevated historical sites offering best panoramic views of entire Hanok Village with sea of traditional curved tile roofs - spectacular photo moment especially at golden hour! These pavilions mark where Taejo celebrated founding of Joseon Dynasty. Free time to explore village's many treasures: browse traditional craft shops selling hanji products, Korean fans, pottery, tea sets. Try Jeonju's famous street snacks: chocopie (chocolate-covered red bean cake), choco banana, Korean traditional sweets. Evening special farewell dinner: Jeonju hanjeongsik, elaborate traditional Korean full-course meal with 20-30+ small dishes showcasing local ingredients and royal cuisine traditions - unforgettable feast! Vegetarian temple food hanjeongsik available. Final night in cozy hanok.
Day 3
Final morning in traditional house. Breakfast at hanok. Free time for last explorations based on interests and departure schedule. Recommendations: Visit Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center for more cultural activities, explore Nambu Traditional Market for local ingredients and street food, shop for souvenirs (hanji products, traditional fans, Korean tea, gochujang, traditional sweets), revisit favorite spots for better photos in hanbok, relax at traditional tea house, or simply wander atmospheric alleyways discovering hidden corners. Late morning visit to Pungnammun Gate, one of Korea's largest traditional city gates from 1398 and symbol of Jeonju. Check-out from hanok at 12:00 PM (return hanbok). Quick visit to nearby Jeonju Hanji Museum if time permits, showcasing history and art of Korean traditional paper. Farewell lunch featuring Jeonju's another specialty: kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout soup with rice) - simple but deeply flavorful comfort food perfect before journey. Transfer to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal for 4:00 PM or later departure. Alternative: extend trip by visiting nearby Maisan Mountain (unique twin peaks) or continue to Gunsan Port City (40 minutes). Return home with heart full of Korean traditions, skills in traditional crafts, belly full of amazing food, memory card full of hanbok photos, and deep appreciation for Korean cultural heritage!
Location
Arrival
- • Pick-up at Jeonju Express Bus Terminal at 12:00 PM on Day 1
- • Guide will wait at main exit gate with "ACP Tours - Jeonju" sign
- • Please book express bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (depart 9:30 AM, 2
- • 5 hours, ₩15,000) or Busan (depart 10:00 AM, 2 hours, ₩18,000)
- • Bus tickets not included - book at www
- • kobus
- • co
- • kr
- • Alternative: KTX train to Iksan Station (1
- • 5 hours from Seoul) then local bus/taxi to Jeonju (30 minutes)
- • Provide arrival details 2 days before tour
- • Contact: +82-63-XXX-XXXX
Departure
- • Check-out from hanok at 12:00 PM on Day 3 (flexible based on guesthouse)
- • Transfer to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal for 4:00 PM or later bus to Seoul/Busan
- • Recommend 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM bus for comfortable timing
- • Bus frequency every hour
- • Alternative drop-off at Jeonju Station for train connections
- • Taxi to Iksan KTX Station can be arranged (30 minutes, ₩30,000)
Hotels
- • Ramada Jeonju Hotel (4-star modern near Hanok Village)
- • Korea Traditional Hotel (upscale hanok-style)
- • Jeonju Hanok Village Guesthouses (various traditional options inside village)
- • Core Ciel Hotel Jeonju (mid-range modern)
- • Jeonju Hue Stay (boutique guesthouse)
- • Han Sung Heritage House (premium hanok)
- • Best Western Jeonju (international chain)
- • Traditional Hanok Minbak (budget-friendly hanok stays)
Location
Arrival
- • Pick-up at Jeonju Express Bus Terminal at 12:00 PM on Day 1
- • Guide will wait at main exit gate with "ACP Tours - Jeonju" sign
- • Please book express bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (depart 9:30 AM, 2
- • 5 hours, ₩15,000) or Busan (depart 10:00 AM, 2 hours, ₩18,000)
- • Bus tickets not included - book at www
- • kobus
- • co
- • kr
- • Alternative: KTX train to Iksan Station (1
- • 5 hours from Seoul) then local bus/taxi to Jeonju (30 minutes)
- • Provide arrival details 2 days before tour
- • Contact: +82-63-XXX-XXXX
Departure
- • Check-out from hanok at 12:00 PM on Day 3 (flexible based on guesthouse)
- • Transfer to Jeonju Express Bus Terminal for 4:00 PM or later bus to Seoul/Busan
- • Recommend 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM bus for comfortable timing
- • Bus frequency every hour
- • Alternative drop-off at Jeonju Station for train connections
- • Taxi to Iksan KTX Station can be arranged (30 minutes, ₩30,000)
Hotels
- • Ramada Jeonju Hotel (4-star modern near Hanok Village)
- • Korea Traditional Hotel (upscale hanok-style)
- • Jeonju Hanok Village Guesthouses (various traditional options inside village)
- • Core Ciel Hotel Jeonju (mid-range modern)
- • Jeonju Hue Stay (boutique guesthouse)
- • Han Sung Heritage House (premium hanok)
- • Best Western Jeonju (international chain)
- • Traditional Hanok Minbak (budget-friendly hanok stays)
Notes
Include
- • 2 nights accommodation in traditional hanok guesthouse inside Hanok Village (twin/family room sharing, ondol floor sleeping with futon)
- • Daily breakfast (Korean-style traditional meal)
- • All meals included: 2 lunches (Day 1 authentic Jeonju bibimbap, Day 3 kongnamul gukbap), 2 dinners (Day 1 cooking class meal, Day 2 hanjeongsik farewell dinner)
- • Round-trip transfers between Jeonju Bus Terminal and hanok
- • Professional English-speaking cultural guide all 3 days
- • Hanbok (traditional costume) rental for entire stay (3 days) - wear throughout village
- • Entrance fees: Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeondong Cathedral, Traditional Wine Museum, Pansori Museum
- • Traditional Korean cooking class Day 1 (bibimbap, pajeon, makgeolli)
- • Hands-on cultural workshops: Hanji paper-making, traditional fan painting
- • Makgeolli tasting at Wine Museum (adults only)
- • Traditional tea ceremony Day 1
- • All materials for craft workshops
- • Jeonju Hanok Village map and cultural guidebook
- • Traditional Korean souvenir (hanji product or fan you created)
Exclude
- • Express bus tickets to/from Jeonju (Seoul-Jeonju each way, Busan-Jeonju each way - book at kobus
- • Train tickets if using KTX via Iksan
- • Travel and medical insurance
- • Personal expenses, shopping, souvenirs beyond included items
- • Optional additional craft workshops (pottery natural dyeing embroidery traditional knot-making )
- • Modern hotel upgrade (4-star hotel instead of hanok, add per person)
- • Street food and snacks in village
- • Additional hanbok rental for different styles/upgrades
- • Tips for guide (suggest per person total for 3 days)
- • Private hanok room upgrade if available ( total)
- • Any items not mentioned in inclusions
- • Traditional performance tickets if available
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