1. Have A Wild Time!
The Jeonju Zoo is a visitor favorite, especially for its diverse facilities that include a soccer field, a volleyball court, and an amusement park known as "Dream-Land". The zoo itself is home to many diverse creatures such as tigers, lions, giraffes, hippos and even camels. Kids and adults alike can enjoy an afternoon at the zoo, with nearly 106 different species to engage with.
2. A Historic Landmark
Officially designated as a public park in 1978, the beautiful Deokjin Park is a favourite of visitors and residents alike. Its major draw is a sprawling, almost magical lake right at its center, whose surface is covered with lotus blossoms and lily pads. The park, which spans 13,000 square meters, also has a grand and majestic pavilion and a serene, tranquil water iris garden. There is a small arch bridge that is suspended over the lake, coupled with an artificial waterfall and nine stone monuments scattered around the park. This, coupled with the streams of couples walking and-in-hand around the park, makes Deokjin a walk to remember.
3. Food Hub Of South Korea
Jeonju is the food hub of South Korea and so a trip to the district would not be complete without visiting its street food hot spot, the Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market & Night Market! Open in the evenings until late, the night market serves up steak on a stick, freshly skewered and grilled, bacon rolls, octopus tentacles in light batter, dakkochi, fried sushi and even the traditionally loved bibimbap. For those who can't get enough, check out the Nambu Traditional Market, which is near Pungnammun Gate, Hanok Village.
4. Preserving Historical Culture
This present-day landmark is a bastion for the preservation of Korean history and culture. The National Museum was first established in 1990 to further research and preservation efforts, since there are so many sites in Jeonju that can be traced back to royal rulers and dynasties. Over the years, the museum has made considerable efforts to acquire some 30,000 artifacts from the Jeollabuk-do province of south-western South Korea. Of these, 1,300 are on display, organized in five distinct exhibits and one open-air hall. The magnificent structure includes dedicated spaces such as at the "Ancient Culture Room", focused on the prehistoric culture of the Jeonbuk area and the growth of the Baekje Dynasty, as well as the "Fine Arts Room", which brings together 350 relics, most of them Buddhist in origin. And, to preserve the spoken word, the museum also has a "Folklore" room.
5. A National Treasure
Some say it was built in 600, others say 599. Yet, all can agree that the Geumsansa Buddhist Temple has withstood the test of time, even if its first avatar was eventually destroyed by Japanese invaders. The structures were eventually rebuilt in 1635 and still showcase a large part of the progression of the Buddhist faith in Jeonju, especially the "prophecy" of a "Buddha of the Future".
