Jeonju (Korean: 전주시) is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province (전라북도). Jeonju is an important tourist center famous for historic buildings, Jeonju Hanok Village contains over 800 Korean traditional houses called Hanok (한옥).
Jeonju Hanok Village is the largest traditional Hanok village in South Korea. Many traditional Hanok have been converted into shops or restaurants, and it feels a bit commercialized.
Jeonju Hanok Village is famous among Koreans and tourists because of its traditional buildings that strongly contrast with the modern city around it.
Jeonju Hanok Village occupies a large area, and the streets are crisscrossed, but there are signs at the main intersections, so you don’t have to worry about getting lost.
The tourist facilities of Jeonju Hanok Village are quite complete, with many free toilets and rest places for tourists.
Hanok is a traditional Korean house. Hanok were first designed and built in the 14th century during the Joseon dynasty.
Ondol (온돌, 溫堗) is the biggest feature of hanok. In Korean traditional architecture, Ondol is underfloor heating that uses direct heat transfer from wood smoke to heat the underside of a thick masonry floor.
