Today, we’ll introduce you to Jeonju, Wanju, and Jinan in Jeollabuk-do.
In Jeonju, you can experience an old authentic hanok.
In Wanju, there is a place where BTS stayed and filmed a music video, which we will introduce to you.
Jinan has a facility where you can enjoy a spa with red ginseng, which is good for your health, so he and Loah go there and document it on the site.
It takes about two and a half hours to drive from the capital city of Seoul to Jeonju.
The KTX train also takes 2.5 hours.
Here’s why I recommend this place
- Many foreigners only know Seoul when they travel to South Korea.
- Jeonju is a great place to experience traditional hanok.
- Wanju is where K-pop singers BTS stayed and filmed a music video.
- Jinan has a spa that uses Korean red ginseng, which is good for your health!
- These are undiscovered treasures for foreigners!
- It’s a great place to take pictures to prove you’ve been to Korea.
If you want to get away from the developed city of Seoul and experience hanbok, hanok, and BTS filming locations, head to Jeollabuk-do.
Today, we’re taking you on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Jeollabuk-do with LOAH.
●Locations
99 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
●Transportation –
Approximately 2.5 hours by car from Seoul and also another 2.5 hours by KTX train
●Things to See –
- Gyeonggijeon
- Streets of Jeonju Hanok Village
- BTS music video filming location
- Hanok cafe where you can take a boat ride
- Red Ginseng Spa Experience
●Recommended travelers –
- People who are interested in Korea but only know Seoul.
- People who want to take special photos that are different from others on their trip to Korea.
- BTS fans!
- People who want to experience red ginseng
It’s about 2.5 hours from Seoul!
We recommend traveling by car.
Public transportation in South Korea is very convenient if you’re traveling in the metropolitan area.
the rest of the country is a bit more difficult to get around.
(If you’re traveling with a young baby like we were, stroller travel is possible).
●Start your 3-day, 2-night trip to JEONJU&Wanju&jinan
Jeonju and Wanju are very close cities in terms of distance. It takes about 20 minutes to get there by car.
Jinan is a city about 40 minutes from Jeonju hanok village.
If you are coming by car, you can search for Jeonju Hanok Village and find a parking lot,
If you come by public transportation, take the KTX from Yongsan Station and get off at Jeonju Station.
The cost is about $25.
Jeonju Station looks very traditional.
In front of it, numerous taxis are waiting for you like hyenas.
You can take a taxi from here to Jeonju Hanok Village.
It costs about $6 and takes about 15 minutes.
If you take the bus, it will take about 40 minutes. (hanok village)
It will cost about $1.1.
There is a bus stop about 5 minutes walk from Jeonju Station.
1. Gyeonggijeon(1 p.m.) hanok village
Address : 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Googlemap : https://maps.app.goo.gl/LuhqHwrdXLE39hp18
Admission fees : Adult: 3,000 won, 14 years of age or older: 2,000 won, 8 years of age or older: 1,000 won
Hours : 9am to 7pm daily
Sightseeing time: about 1-2 hours
It has an important historical background during the Joseon Dynasty.
Before entering, you can rent a hanbok from the shops out front.
It costs about 15 dollars.
It’s a little different from the hanoks you’re used to seeing in Seoul.
You’ll have to see for yourself to understand how it’s different.
VS Seoul hanok village
Today, Loah is wearing a hanbok to promote Korea!
If you’re traveling with kids like us, you should definitely rent a hanbok!
It’s a great way to make unforgettable memories.
Hanboks are a great fit for hanoks.
Loah’s mom and dad tried to borrow a hanbok to wear,
but the Korean summer heat is too hot.
The adults gave up
But you’ll see tons of people renting hanboks to enter.
Hanboks are a great fit for hanoks.
This will vary from person to person,
you should have about an hour or two to see everything.
Stroll the streets of Hanok Village (3 p.m.)
There are plenty of snacks and experiences on the Hanok streets.
The roads are very well maintained, making stroller transportation very convenient.
PNB Bakery is the most famous bakery in the city.
Don’t miss out on buying Korean traditional sweets here!
This is the masirange Cafe, located in an alley just off of Gyeonggijeon.
Adress : R48X+2G Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
Google map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/29evCyrqjdW4RJu97
There’s more to this place than food.
It’s a
If you take a photo from the rooftop here, you’ll get a great shot like this.
You can get a backdrop like this of the Gyeonggijeon we were watching earlier!
You can pose them in a variety of ways
If you’re traveling with small children like we did
don’t forget to post a picture of your little one!
The interior of the cafe has a traditional Korean interior.
very satisfying.
Wrap up Day 1.
There are plenty of places to stay and eat here, so we don’t recommend any.
There are a lot of options, so have fun exploring.
Stay overnight and tomorrow is the BTS tour and hanok cafe tour!!!
3. BTS tour1. changpo village ( 10am the next day)
Adress : 360 Daeajeosu-ro, Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Google map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/YTg66bHaXsfVSUkh8
This is a place that even Koreans don’t know much about.
There is no information.
But we drove by and filmed it.
You can’t get here by public transportation.
You need to take a car or a taxi.
If your starting point is Jeonju Hanok Village, expect to pay about $26 for a taxi.
The trip will take about 40 minutes.
The area Left below the map with the Gyeonggijeon and the red dot at the top is the BTS filming location.
This is where you take a quick shot and move on to the next location.
4. BTS tour 2. Wibong sansung ( 11am )
Adress : 762-10 Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Google map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/QREfV4ZBk9b8XAio7
site : https://www.heritage.go.kr/heri/cul/culSelectDetail.do?pageNo=1_1_2_0&VdkVgwKey=13,04710000,35
This one is a little more well known than number 3.
It’s about a 20 minute drive from #3
and about $20 for a taxi.
((It can be cheaper if you arrange for a 1day taxi for the day.))
There is no public transportation from changpo village, but there is bus stop here.
There is an 82-1 bus.
There’s not much to see here either,
BTS music videos were filmed here, so many people just take a quick photo and move on.
5. BTS tour3. Soyang Oseongje ( 12am )
Adress : 410-2 Daeheung-ri, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Google map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/nc6Che3paR251yZ26
The third BTS music video filming location is Soyang Oseongje.
It is a 10-minute drive from the previous point 4.
It’s also close enough to walk to.
It’s a great place to take a photo and then head to one of the cafes or restaurants right next door.
There’s actually a hostel and cafe across the street from here where the more famous BTS used to sleep,
but the day we visited, they were filming a Netflix drama, so we couldn’t get in.
It was such a bummer because we had such a hard time getting here from Seoul!
If you’re reading this, you should definitely visit the old hanok(Awon Museum)
on the other side of the street.
It’s a short walk away.
6. Soyang Hanoktirol Cafe (3 pm)
It’s a nice cafe in a hanok.
Adress : 572-8 Hwasim-ri, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Google map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/A2qoRkXq4W7T3rgYA
Sunday off
It’s about a 25-minute drive from where we were earlier.
But what makes it different from other places is that here you can take pictures in a small boat!!!
The cafe is perfect inside and out.
The drinks are delicious.
But the most important thing is to take pictures on the boat.
No matter what angle you take, you’ll get a shot that’s too good to be true.
This is definitely a place you want to introduce to your foreign friends visiting Korea.
It doesn’t cost anything to ride the boat.
The interior is divided into a cafe building and a hanok building.
We are drinking coffee in the hanok building.
This is also a great place to take photos in hanbok.
However, they don’t rent hanbok, so you’ll need to bring your own.
We wrap up day 2 of our trip.
I won’t go into the details of our meals and accommodations.
We traveled to Jinan, our destination for Day 3, and stayed at the Jinan Red Ginseng Spa Hotel.
We’ll be back tomorrow with our story.
7. Jinan Red Ginseng Spa (Day 3 10 am)
Jinan Red Ginseng Spa is even Koreans still don’t know much about it.
advanced information.
Adress : 16-10 Oesayang-gil, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Google map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/irxWYn9WQ15FL9zv8
Hours of operation: 9:30-17:00
Homepage : https://www.redginsengspa.co.kr/
Fee: Adults 39,000 won, children 30,000 won, babies under 48 months free
What to bring: Swimsuit and hat (1-day rental available at ticketing locations)
Ticket Discount Link : https://map.naver.com/p/entry/place/1558327410?lng=127.4175247&lat=35.7761422&placePath=%2Fbooking&entry=plt&c=15.00,0,0,0,dh
The approximate geographical location is a small city on the right from Jeonju, where we traveled on the first day.
We stayed at a spa hotel run by Jinan Red Ginseng Spa, which we were very happy with.
You can check out their website for spa, hotel, and breakfast packages~.
Many people know that ginseng is a very good health food for humans.
Here, we use red ginseng to apply to the body
Add red ginseng liquid to a hot water bath for one person and enjoy a relaxing
and enjoy a red ginseng mud pack.
All experiences are included in the entrance fee, so there is no additional charge.
At the end of the ticketing process, you’ll be given a numbered key. Take the numbered key and go to the shoe rack, put your shoes in, and lock it.
There is a locker room in the immediate vicinity.
Orientals are used to it, but Westerners may not be.
Use the key you received earlier to unlock the door and remove all your clothes.
Freshen up in the showers right next door.
The shampoo, towels, etc. are all free of charge.
Go back to the changing rooms and change into your swimsuit.
If you don’t have a swimsuit, you can rent one at the ticketing area.
After changing into your swimsuit and exiting the spa, you’ll see a lobby that looks like this,
Take the elevator on the left to the second floor.
Voila, a red ginseng spa.
The main spa in the center is all you can enjoy anytime
We brought the baby tube!
Popular experiences may require you to RSVP to a staff member.
Enjoy a red ginseng mud pack.
Served per person, just tell the staff and they’ll prepare it for you.
The name is Harmony Therapy.
The most popular red ginseng bubble spa.
Feel the red ginseng bubbles all over your body
The next most popular is aromatherapy.
The staff will give you red ginseng liquid
you can add it to a single-serving bath and enjoy it.
You’ll have a one-person bath that fits one person like this.
The staff will give you red ginseng liquid in a black bowl.
The name is Aromatherapy.
You must tell the staff that you want to do it before you do.
All experiences are free
Once checked on the wrist, it will not be available again.
All experiences are limited to one per person.
It usually takes about 15 minutes per session,
but you can stay longer depending on the experience.
Exit to the 3rd floor and you will find the outdoor open-air bath.
Take the elevator
This place is famous for Maisan.
It is a mountain that resembles a horse’s ear.
Loah is healing hahahaha
Stone therapy is about being still and lying still.
I’m holding Loah and taking a little nap, hahahaha.
Herb therapy is also a place to lie down and sleep,
Loah is waking me up with her tricks~!
You can only experience this once.
The other baths outside are still available.
Great for families with small babies like ours!
There is a canteen.
You can get a quick bite to eat,
We don’t take advantage of it.
It’s 2pm and we go outside to eat.
There are a variety of dining options just a short walk from the spa.
There are also many walking trails near the spa.
There’s a nice walking trail right above the spa
I can see goats, rabbits chickens
There are also pretty flowers on display.
It’s a very nice place to take a walk.
You can also get information about herbs and there’s a museum nearby.
This is how I introduced you to Jeonju, Wanju, and Jinan for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Jeonbuk.
You don’t have to travel for 3 days like we did, you can pick a few of them and have a really good trip.
We actually spent 12 days traveling around and picked out the best places for international travelers.
We have a 15-month-old baby,
We chose our routes and destinations based on the fact that we were traveling with a child.
In Korea, Seoul is the most famous city, and the only other places that are known are Jeju Island or Busan.
However, we know a lot of lesser-known but really great destinations.
We want to introduce more great places to tourists visiting Korea.
Stay tuned for our next destination with Loah!
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