Question 1

How do I get to Jeonju?

Accepted Answer

From Seoul, Jeonju is reached by train or bus in about two to two and a half hours, with comfortable connections running several times an hour.

Question 2

What is the hanok village of Jeonju?

Accepted Answer

With over 800 traditional wooden houses in the typical Korean hanok style, the district forms the largest and best-preserved of its kind in the country, where visitors can stroll through the picturesque alleys in traditional hanbok clothing.

Question 3

Why is Jeonju considered the home of bibimbap?

Accepted Answer

The famous Korean rice dish with colorful vegetables and spicy chili paste is said to have originated in Jeonju, and numerous traditional restaurants in the city still serve their own centuries-old recipe variations today.

Question 4

What makes Jeonju's cuisine special?

Accepted Answer

As an officially recognized UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Jeonju offers an extraordinary variety of traditional dishes, while in rustic taverns the milky, cloudy rice wine makgeolli is traditionally served with numerous free side dishes.

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