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The best photos of Jeonju aren't always at the obvious landmarks. Sure, Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine will fill your camera roll, but the real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, and the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot. Seek out Hanji paper making for the kind of shot that no one else is posting.
The food capital of South Korea and birthplace of bibimbap, with a traditional hanok village of 700 wooden houses.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided photography tour route in Jeonju. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Jeonju Hanok Village — over 700 traditional Korean houses, one of the best-preserved hanok neighborhoods in the country, Gyeonggijeon Shrine — a shrine housing the portrait of the Joseon dynasty founder, set in beautiful grounds, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral — a Romanesque-Byzantine church built in 1914 on a site where Korean Catholics were martyred, plus hidden gems like Hanji paper making — workshops where traditional Korean mulberry-bark paper is still made by hand and Makgeolli brewery tours — small breweries in the countryside outside Jeonju making traditional rice wine.
Use this page as a starting point for a Jeonju walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Jeonju. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Jeonju attracts visitors for food and culture, and Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine and every landmark doubles as a photography opportunity when you know where to stand and when the light is best. A photography-focused walk pays attention to reflections, leading lines, and street scenes between the landmarks. Hidden photogenic spots like Hanji paper making reward those who wander off the main path.
The Hanok Village is compact and walkable. Rent a hanbok (traditional dress) at one of the many shops — you'll get free or discounted entry to many sites.
March through May (cherry blossoms) and September through November (autumn foliage). The Jeonju International Film Festival runs in May.
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