VISIT JEONJU

The place where the soul of the Joseon Dynasty dwellsGyeonggijeon and Eojin Museum

In Jeonju Hanok Village, there are various cultural sites, exhibition halls, and museums, as well as cultural facilities that provide traditional experiences. There are so many bases that you can't visit them all in a short period of time, but there are places you should never leave out wherever you go. It is the ‘Gyeonggijeon’, which is called the symbol of the Hanok Village, the sense of place, the soul, or the heart.

Many tourists visit Gyeonggijeon, but probably not many people have an in-depth knowledge of what this place is like. Gyeonggijeon Hall was built in the 10th year of King Taejong's reign to enshrine the portrait (portrait) of King Taejo Lee Seong-gye, and is closely related to the establishment of the current Hanok Village here, the hometown of the Jeonju Yi Clan, who succeeded the royal family for 500 years from Lee Seong-gye. there is The name Gyeonggijeon means ‘an auspicious site where a dynasty arose’.

As a symbol of the Hanok Village, the first course of the tourist commentary tour is Gyeonggijeon tour. The commentary tour starts every hour from 10:00 am, so if you are curious about Gyeonggijeon, it is recommended to participate in the tour program. The main course starts at Hongsalmun(a gate painted red), goes through Oesammun, Naesammun, Jinjeon(place where Taejo’s royal portrait is enshrined), Jeonjusago(place where the annals of the Joseon Dynasty are stored), and finally King Yejong’s placenta (where the umbilical cord is buried). place) and visit the tombstone. In addition, Gyeonggijeon is located within Gyeonggijeon Hall, which houses the ancestral tablet of Yi Han of the Shilla Dynasty, who is said to have been the founder of the Jeonju Yi Clan.

The must-visit place in Gyeonggijeon is, of course, the ‘Eojin Museum’ where you can see various portraits of King Taejo Lee Seong-gye, and this is the only museum in Korea that keeps portraits of other kings besides King Taejo. The museum consists of the royal portrait room of King Taejo, the royal portrait room where the portraits of six kings including King Sejong are enshrined, the history room where the history of Gyeonggijeon and the portrait of Taejo is recorded, and the royal palanquin and relics used when enshrining the royal portrait are displayed.

The king's portrait(Youngjeong) has a great significance not only in commemoration, but also in promoting the permanent existence of the royal family. In particular, the portrait of King Taejo, as the founding father of Joseon, has a more symbolic meaning in the era. During Imjinwaeran(the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) and Jeongyujaeran(the invasion of Jeongyu in 1592), to avoid the loss of the portrait of King Taejo, scholars evacuated the portrait here and there to prove it.

The Eojin Museum operates permanent exhibitions throughout the year except for January 1st, and special exhibitions and experience programs on themes such as the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty and the history of the Hanok Village are held from time to time, so check the schedule on the homepage before visiting. it would be nice to do.

Gyeonggijeon can be visited anywhere by paying an admission fee of 3,000 won for adult tourists. The last Wednesday of every month is “Culture Day,” so you can watch it for free. In addition to visiting history, you can take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of Gyeonggijeon, as various kinds of old trees and palace-style buildings form a quiet and wonderful view. It is for this reason that Gyeonggijeon, along with nearby Jeonju Hyanggyo, is loved as a filming location for historical dramas and movies. In particular, if you take a photo here wearing a Hanbok, you can get the best shot of your life no matter where you are and what pose you take.

A fusion experience course where past and present harmonizeHanbok experience, tea ceremony experience

It is definitely the Jeonju Hanok Village that started to popularize the current palace Hanbok tour nationwide, including Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Since the first 'Hanbok Day' festival was held in Jeonju in 2012, Hanbok experience has become a representative traditional cultural experience product of Jeonju Hanok Village.

Currently, there are shops that rent Hanbok costumes all over the Hanok Village, so you can rent a full set of Hanbok, including hair ornaments, at a cost of around 20,000 won an hour, anywhere. In addition to general traditional Hanbok, the genre has also diversified, from the clothes of kings and queens, scholars and warriors, Gisaeng clothes, splendidly modified and improved Hanbok, and modern costumes made famous through dramas and old school uniforms.

If you walk the streets of the Hanok Village on a weekend with good weather, you will meet people of all ages and genders dressed in Hanbok. You can see Hanbok, which is hard to see even on holidays, all year round here, and no matter how unique you wear, you don't have to pay attention to the people around you. Even men and women exchange clothes for each other, and there are many tourists who wear situational plays or take pictures of their lives wearing fun concept costumes that they would never normally be able to wear. The Hanok Village is evolving from a simple tourist destination to an experience space where you can enjoy escaping from everyday life.

If you have dressed up in Hanbok, you should definitely experience it. The most common, inexpensive, and elegant experience that can be worn in Hanbok in the Hanok Village is the traditional tea ceremony experience. In Hanok Village, there are cultural facilities that offer tea ceremony experiences for groups, such as Seunggwangjae and Hanbyeok Cultural Center, but this time, we will introduce Dahwawon where you can experience private tea ceremony at an affordable price. It is a traditional tea house with a cozy and comfortable feeling as it has the structure of a traditional Hanok.

A low table made of trimmed logs, a cushion made of undyed cotton cloth, bonsai and earthenware are neatly arranged, and the tea set displayed here and there also delights the eye. If I own one and keep it at home, it seems that the class of my room will increase.

The advantage of Dahwawon is that you can taste handmade traditional tea brewed by the owner for free along with the tea ceremony experience if you pay an experience fee of 6,000 won per person. Considering the nearby water prices of 6,000 to 8,000 won for a cup of coffee, it is a cost that I am tearfully grateful for. The menu is diverse, and in addition to the types of tea I often see, such as green tea, black tea, and pu-erh tea, I decided to try the flower tea, which is said to have a good scent, on the recommendation of the owner. The depth of the fragrance is different from the tea you drank in a tea bag at a cafe.

As the taste changes depending on the time, frequency, and sincerity of pouring hot water, you become prudent and focus on the taste and aroma of tea. Flower tea has a refreshing hibiscus and sweet rose scent, and it is said that it is mainly made from red flowers. The free traditional tea (red bean shaved ice) is also so numerous that it is difficult to choose just one, the amount is as generous as the owner's hospitality, and the taste is good, probably because it is homemade tea. If you come to the Hanok Village with someone, where your eyes, mouth, nose, and heart are all generous, I hope you visit.

Must try if you comeHanok Village street food tour

If you have emptied your mind and body while drinking tea, now is the time to start eating in earnest. Hot bean sprout soup and Moju(rice wine), a generous bowl of Makgeolli and traditional Bibimbap. You must taste the traditional food that represents Jeonju, a food creative city selected by UNESCO. However, short-term travelers who need to spend their stamina by walking to many places in a short time, or young travelers who are interested in various fusion foods and street food, can never pass by the delicious smelling street food that is spread in every corner of the Hanok Village. I wonder if the Hanok village is called the ‘Mock Kit List(must eat list)’. Hanok Village food is like a licorice of travel that adds fun, stamina, and a sense of accomplishment to a busy trip. The Hanok Village street food has a wide variety of tastes and genres, but among them, we will introduce only a few very famous menus that can replace meals and be enjoyed conveniently.

#Daurang Handmade Dumpling House

Daurang Handmade Dumpling House started as a small dumpling shop, became a must-have course for Jeonju Food, and now it is a handmade dumpling brand that has become a nationwide delivery food both in name and reality. The menu has increased one by one, and now there are 22 types of dumplings alone. If you want to eat quickly but have trouble choosing, ask the host for a recommended menu. There are 8 gift sets or 22 items to choose from in the online mall, but there is no set in the store. Still, you must choose the shrimp dumplings unconditionally.

#Seomingapbumayagyukjeon

The original Yukjeon(Korean meat pancake) is delicious. This is because chewy and salty beef is thinly sliced, dipped in egg water and then fried in oil. How delicious would this kind of food feel when you are tired and hungry from walking all day? Watching the fantastic scene of frying pans with the smell of oil on the spot, you are on the verge of going crazy with a craving for food. A plate of instant meat pancakes with fresh onions and a bowl of cool Moju(rice wine) makes you wonder if there is another heaven in the world.

#Gilgeoriya Baguette Burger

As the name suggests, it is famous for its baguette burger, which is carried and eaten on the street. Spicy seasoned meat and vegetables are wrapped in crispy baguette bread, so after eating, your mouth will feel fresh and full. It goes well with any beverage, such as soda, beer, or coffee, and is a useful snack that is delicious, inexpensive, and filling one meal. It is a taste that often comes to mind when walking on the street and hungry, perhaps because of its moderately salty and uniquely spicy taste.

#Kyodong croquettes

Anything fried in oil is delicious, but what if you put a dish with guaranteed taste into a croquette? Maybe it will taste as touching as 2*2=4. Common croquettes with familiar names such as Kimchi, potato, Japchae, and curry, as well as unique croquettes that can only be tasted in Jeonju Hanok Village, such as Ddeokgalbi, cream cheese, Jeonju Bibimbap, and Bulgogi Bibimbap, stand out. The taste of spicy and warm Bibimbap hidden in crispy croquettes cannot be tasted anywhere else. It is a place where waiting lines are lined up on weekdays and weekends, but if you come to the Hanok Village, you have to wait in line unconditionally.