I might have a thing for villages in Korea: having previously visited Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village, Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, Jeju Folk Village, and Jeonju Hanok Village, the next on my list was Jeonju’s Jaman Mural Village. This was actually just a stone’s throw from the Hanok Village, which made it a must-visit especially as … Continue reading Jaman Mural Village
If you’re visiting Jeonju, the city well-known for its Hanok Village, it is almost a given that you should stay over at one of the numerous traditional guesthouses near Jeonju Hanok Village or surrounding it. Continue reading Bukyungdang Hanok Guesthouse
It’s been a while since I updated my Korea travel blog – partly due to my other life commitments, and partly because COVID struck and travel became uncertain. However, now that leisure travel is slowly gaining traction and Korea has opened its doors once again to international travellers, I’m happy to continue sharing information about … Continue reading Hasukyeong Gamasot Bibimbap
Our first stop in Jeonju on our Nov 2018 trip was Jeonju Hanok Village, and we thought it would be nice to have some authentic Jeonju bibimbap here. Now, for the unacquainted, Jeonju is the birthplace of your favourite Korean dish, so it only made sense that we had bibimbap here, and of all places, … Continue reading Emokdae 이목대 (Jeonju): Bibimbap
Although hanok villages are a must-visit in Korea, there is no lack of villages in Seoul itself. However, every city’s village has its own special story, and Jeonju Hanok Village is no exception. It’s also been designated as an International Slow City in 2010 ‘in recognition of its relaxed pace of life where traditional culture and nature blend … Continue reading Jeonju Hanok Village
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