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Jeonju is a unique city with a 1300 years history. Jeonju houses the largest colony of Han-oak (traditional Korean style houses) in Korea, consisting of over 900 such houses, vividly showing how the people lived in the past and how their lives are woven into everyday life, even today..
Jeonju is also blessed with beautiful natural surroundings. To the west are the spacious and fertile fields of the Honam Plains. In the East and South one can find lush mountains, running with clean waters under clear skies.
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| Jeonju Bibimbap (rice with meat and mixed vegetables) |
| Jeonju Bibimbap uses over 30 ingredients, including bean sprouts, Hwangpo jelly, glutinous rice, and hot paste to provide abundant and well-balanced nutritional value. This is a not-to-be-missed local dish. |
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| Jeonju Korean traditional Table d’hote |
| Served with 12~13 side dishes in organic tableware, this dish represents the traditional Korean meal. Another not-to-be-missed flavor of Jeonju. |
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| Bean Sprout Soup Rice |
| Rice, bean sprouts, and many other spices and condiments all in earthenware bowl, well boiled and eaten with a cup of Moju (traditional rice wine). |
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| Hapjukseon (traditional folding fan) |
| Symbol of Jeonju, 100% handmade fans adding to the pleasure of Pansori (traditional Korean style drama recital). |
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| Jeonju paper |
| Made from the best quality paper mulberry, Jeonju paper exhibits a beautiful gloss, distinguished conservativeness, and superior absorptive qualities. It had been the gift to the kings throughout the Coryo and Joseon dynasties, due to its highly valued quality. |
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Jeonju Hanok Village offers a true representation of Korea’s traditional culture. Located in Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong, the Hanok Village showcase over 800 traditional Korean “Hanok” houses. Once you set foot within this Village, you may wonder if you have travelled back in time to the Jeseon Dynasty (1392-1910), where the living spirit of *seonbi* (scholars at the time) can be
felt. This Village is particularly famous for its unique and beautiful roof curves, with edges raising slightly to the sky. The largest of its kind in Korea, the Jeonju Hanok Village was built and fi nalized in the 1930s as a reaction against the Japanese occupation and infl uence of Korea.
In addition to the Village demonstrating the elegance of Korean houses, its neighborhood also displays some odd City color, as it includes Western style missionary
houses, schools and churches. Where you feel tired during your tour, there are several tea houses that serve traditional Korean tea and snacks, which will quench your thirst and provide a serene surrounding for a peaceful break.
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