Jeonbuk-do

The home of food and traditional culture in southwestern South Korea, known for Jeonju Hanok Village, bibimbap and the natural scenery of Jirisan.

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province lies in southwestern South Korea, facing the Yellow Sea to the west, with the Sobaek Mountains and Jirisan area in the east and the Honam Plain in the west. It has long been an important granary, and its food culture is highly regarded in Korea. In the capital, Jeonju, the Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeonju bibimbap are the signature attractions; Namwon has Gwanghallu Garden and the story of Chunhyang, and is the gateway to Jirisan; natural sights also include the Byeonsan Peninsula and Naejangsan, whose autumn foliage is especially famous. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. For transport, take the KTX Honam or Jeolla lines to Iksan, Jeonju, Namwon and other places; Gunsan Airport has a small number of domestic flights.

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