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Things to see in Jeonju (South Korea): 20 places and when to go
Jeonju is a city in South Korea with around 711,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Temples (4), Nature (4), History (4). The best known are Jeondong Cathedral, Geumsansa and Gubongsan. The best time to come is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Korea · 35.8314, 127.1404
- Population
- About 711,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (4) · Nature (4) · History (4) · Mountains (3) · Hot springs (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and August.
- Nearest airport
- PUS Busan, 178 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jangansan, at 1,237 m.
What to see in Jeonju
The places in and around Jeonju, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Jeondong CathedralChurch in Jeonju, South Korea2.2 km
- GeumsansaHistorical site (Buddhist temple)14 km
- GubongsanMountain in South Korea27 km
- UnjangsanMountain in South Korea22 km
- JangansanMountain in South Korea47 km
- GeumdangsaSouth Korean Buddhist temple25 km
- Museong SeowonHistory29 km
- Dolmens in Guam-ri, BuanKorean cultural heritage item46 km
- Jeonju GyeonggijeonKorean cultural heritage item2.0 km
- Royal Portrait MuseumMuseum1.9 km
- Geumnam Honam Jeongmaek TrailHiking32 km
- GyeonggijeonHistoric building2.0 km
- Imsil Cheese Theme ParkWith kids26 km
- Jeonggeum Mokyoktang SaunaHot spring bath39 km
- MacrockBrewery1.8 km
- Nomadic Beer GardenBrewery2.4 km
- Nomadic Beer TempleBrewery1.7 km
- Odaeyang Jjimjilbang SaunaHot spring bath39 km
- Shuim Hanok SpaHot spring bath2.4 km
- Society of Saint Pius XSchismatic traditionalist Catholic priestly fraternity18 km
When to go to Jeonju
The best time to visit Jeonju is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunPossible14:25
- JulBetter not14:12
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:04
- DecPossible9:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jeonju
The nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS, Busan), 178 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Iksan10 places21 km
- Daejeon42 places62 km
- Gwangju27 places76 km
- Cheongju26 places96 km
- Daegu20 places132 km
- Mokpo10 places133 km
And all of South Korea, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jeonju?
The best known: Jeondong Cathedral, Geumsansa, Gubongsan, Unjangsan, Jangansan. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jeonju?
March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Jeonju?
The nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 178 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jeonju as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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