The 14 best things to do with kids in Jeonju

Beautiful place, even if it's a bit commercial. Lots of unique stores, cafes, etc. It gets quite crowded but it's still very nice, it has a cozy vibe. Many locals visit it.

2025.9.16-17 We spent 2 nights in Jeon-Ju to soak up the this UNESCO historic village’s atmosphere. On a weekday…to avoid the crowds. It rained the 2nd day. So we were fortunate to catch the sunset on the 1st day. Our hotel overlooked the village. So beautiful. In the evening, it’s even prettier and romantic. While I am disappointed with the commercialisation (lots of Hanbok rentals, loud pop music being played, restaurants, souvenir shops), I realised it is absolutely necessary to sustain the site. As it is, there are many shops that closed with signages for rental. I personally prefer this to Bukcheon. It’s quaint and easier to walk (flat as opposed to hilly). Lots of historical and Confucian significance. There’s even a 600 year old gingko tree. Many of the restaurants here are as reasonably priced as the ones outside the village. Even for a non-history buff, I would gladly return to this village again.

Nice to go to on weekdays. A bit crowded at weekends and public holidays. Some good eating places and lots of souvenir shops. Recommend the shrine and the associated museum. If you're feeling brave you can walk around in traditional Korean costume!

Visiting Hanok Village was certainly a pleasant experience in spite of the overtly touristy vibe. However, it the neighborhoods immediately surrounding Hanok Village proved as interesting, if not more so, than the village itself.

I’ve visited Jeonju more than 10 times, and it never gets old! The Jeonju Hanok Village is beautiful — full of delicious local food, charming traditional houses, and fun activities to enjoy. This place is popular among both locals and tourists. Many visitors rent hanbok, which makes the whole atmosphere even more charming — it truly feels like stepping back into the Joseon era. A must-visit spot if you want to experience traditional Korean culture and take beautiful photos in Jeonju Hanok Village! 📸 If you prefer a calm and peaceful hanok experience, go to Andong. But if you like a lively, bustling atmosphere with lots to explore, Jeonju is the place for you. A one-day trip is doable, but it can be tiring with the travel back and forth. I highly recommend staying overnight in a hanok for the full experience. You can explore the Hanok Village, nearby hills, and the Nambu Market — there’s so much to see and taste here!

Jeonju is simply breathtaking place and far beyond my expectations. Super easy to get around on foot, bike or snoopy scooter, plenty of food, coffee and stuff do check out for the kids Must do when in SK

Stunning and full of heritage. A must to visit. Best time to view is around sundown for a perfect ambience. Night scene is gorgeous 😍 💖

Our visit here was peaceful and relaxed. It turned out to be a far more serene setting than expected and our visit was further enhanced by a chance opportunity to witness part of an annual eagle worship ceremony held only once a year.

Visited early November. The autumn colours here were amazing esp the vibrant yellow ginkgo trees. This required a small entrance fee, but trust me, worth every penny. The surrounding worth walking both day and night, great place to stroll around and take in the hanok vibes.

Nice. Not too many people. The buildings look like many other palaces, can't really enter any building, just like any other palace, but this place doesn't have many chambers to enter anyway. 3k won entry ticket. Many trees. Clean toilets. Interesting museum at the back with no extra cost. Spare 1 hour here.

It was quite nice, but I expected more. The entrance fee was 3,000 won. Compared to other attractions, that's quite a lot for what it offers. We tried three Western credit cards, but none were accepted. That's a bit low for such a touristy place. June 2025

Nice views from front gate. They don't want people to take pictures inside. The Shrine was about to close when I arrived.

Really nice shrine to visit while you are in Jeonju. Gives you all the history of the shine and area while you are there, as well as some fantastic Royal Portraits. Well, it was worth a visit and was only 3000₩ to enter.

Beautiful place. A place were several K dramas has been used for their scenes.

This is a historical site with several huge ginkgo trees that have lasted hundreds of years. In autumn, the ginkgo leaves turn yellow and fall, covering the ground with a golden carpet, which is very beautiful. I am very happy to have the opportunity to come here and enjoy it during this golden season.

This was where the local elites used to go to school, and apparently they still advertise traditional Confucian teachings. That's totally cool!

Beautiful place where you can admire old Korean architecture. It is a place where scholars would live and study and where they still hold lectures nowadays.

One of the most zen area I visited whilst in Jeonju. There's not much to see there but you can really nice photos here when the grounds are littered with golden leaves from the gingko trees in the months of late autumn. Beautiful gingko trees that are a hundreds of years old. And close by are all picturesque spots.

Old Confucian school in Jeonju. You should visit this place since there is big tree where you can take beautiful photo during spring and autumn. Must do while in Jeonju

Definitely worth the 3000 won. But not a whole lot to see. It is sad how much of Korea's history has been destroyed. This place does a good job though.

I like this old joseon era school. Nice to stroll around, take in the serene atmosphere, and admire the old architecture and ancient trees. Makes a nice stop, after visiting the mural village and omokdae.

coming here to see filming locations (2521) but found this beautiful traditional village. The area was clean and well build both in modern and traditional style. Was strolling around and found traditional well too 😊 everywhere in Jeonju such a magical for those who wanna escape from Seoul 🩷

Really nice viewing point of the Hanok village. No tickets necessary, just go up the stairs.

It's a bit of a hike to get to Omokdae. At the top, many people were resting inside as they were tired from the hike. What we enjoyed more was the view of the told town from the top. On a sunny day, it's very nice and good photogenic

The short path in the green hill through which I had to hike to get here, was good as well. I was waiting for a while, only until the sun set, but missed the peak photo time... Anyhow, the flamingo pinky sunset sky was so gorgeous, I was sorry not to seize the moment in my small phone cam. So, I recommend you to visit here and look at the unforgettable sight, in person :)

Historic site where you can sit, relax, and enjoy the view. Omokdae Historic Site is perched atop a steep hill and is notable as a spot where Yi Seong-gye, who would later become King Taejo, celebrated his victory after the war against the Japanese army at Unbong Peak in Hwangsan Mountain. Directly across the bridge from Omokdae lies Imokdae Historic Site, located at the base of Seungamsan Mountain. About 80 meters downhill from Imokdae, there are memorial stones and a building that was once home to Mokjo, King Taejo’s great-great-grandfather. The inscriptions on the stones are written in the handwriting of Emperor Gojong. Mokjo relocated to Hamgyeongdo following a dispute with the then minister of Jeonju, an event that King Taejo believed was pivotal in his establishment of the Joseon dynasty.

Beautiful pavilion and trees in bloom in the summer time but the leaves in trees block the view to the Hanok village below. It would be better during late autumn or early spring to see the village below. Nevertheless, the hill is not difficult to climb and there are many paths to get to and the top and down again. We went up the path in the corner of Taejo-ro and Girin-daero.

A place with a great view of Jeonju hanok village You need to climb some stairs but it’s worth There’s a pavilion for rest As if by some unwritten agreement, everyone there lays down to rest😂😂

Went to the night market, great food and lots of choice. There was a great atmosphere with lots of people all walking round. The beef noodles were great as was the deep fried octopus.

Very lively both at night and during the day. In the morning -afternoon, it's a market selling various things such as vegs and fruits, banchan, kitchen utensils, clothes, wooden tools, flowers, plants and some cafes/ restaurants). At night (I believe only on Fridays and Saturdays) there's a night market, around 50 or so stalls in the middle. Tbh, the morning market is more interesting with authentic experience. The night market only sell modern Korean food, mosty sweet and deep-fried things.

2025.9.17 (Wed) I have to admit: I have seen many markets in Korea (Seoul, Busan, Jeju)…..this is the least lively. I came during the day, and midweek. The tourist office says it is “open”. I thot the redeeming factor is the bimbimbap. Even that eatery is closed 😅

It's really sad that I see some empty store fronts, especially for the ones outside. But I'm glad to see that there is still a lot of merchants that are able to make it through here. Not sure if like modern centers, do the merchants all pay the market, or does the transaction go to them directly? I also wonder if most of the restaurants here take credit card. If not, it's very limiting. Didn't buy anything, just walked through. BUT there's tons of stuff to get here.

Famous market in Jeonju that you should go to. There’s so many snacks, food stalls and ingredients to buy here. Was coming here for snacking after went to Hanok Village. Love the ambiance here. 🥹😍

If you enjoy exploring traditional markets, this one is well worth a visit.

Maybe it's busy at certain times (early mornings? Weekends?) But whenever I've been there this place has been absolutely empty. The roof area of the youth market is a nice space which I imagine is great fun when busy.

It was being fully renovated (8th March '25) but we couldn't find any information on that beforehand so we basically went here to see a pile of soil. You can go a little further into the park but the bridge is closed for a big part.

Beautiful place to watch the sunset, it's next to the uni district. Lots of food and sports court nearby. Definitely a spot not to miss.

This park is a lovely place to walk around. The main draw for me was the library in the middle of the pond. The library is gorgeous, built in a traditional hanok style with books focusing on Korea and Jeonju in particular. The library is currently open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a wonderful place to study or just take a quiet break.

A large park with a very relaxed atmosphere. It's interesting to see how the environment changes during the seasons. Has a nice walkway over the lake and a small waterfall. Great place to spend the day.

I have been there 2 times~ First, I went in may 2020 and there was a lot of construction…. But, we went there over the summer 2023 for the lotus blossoms at the end of July! The construction has made the park look a lot better and more fun for people to walk around. There’s a waterfall, some jungle gyms, and lots of places to relax!

Deokjin Park was beautiful! We visited the park three times. The view from the top is even more beautiful so search for “Cafe Hanol” if you are interested. The path around the park is well-maintained and very safe for everyone. Saw many people taking photos and enjoying their drinks. I also recommend taking a walk at sunset because the area lights up. Strongly recommend!

Beautiful and English friendly! I was here wayyy longer than intended because there was so much to see. There were quite a few people for a rainy day, but it was still peaceful and easy to find solace. The library is new (in '22) and it's a nice addition. Bring the fam, bring your frens or just enjoy yourself!

Great experience. I even got to make paper at the end. A lot of English signage so you can actually appreciate everything more.

Worth the effort of getting to the museum. Exhibition is incredibly well done and the paper making part was wonderful. Learnt a lot and had so much fun. And it's free!

It was informative and we made paper. A great experience

This place was worth visiting if in Jeonju. It was well done with good explanations of the process of making hanji paper as well as its many uses. You get to make your own sheet to take and there is no cost.

Very interesting museum, how the process of making paper was introduced and that it has came back to the people of today.

Very cool with a paper making activity at the end

Making paper was a fun experience! I bought my husband an attractive paper tie and myself a pair of paper socks. There were other unique paper crafts. My son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter were with me . The museum was accessible by a bus ride, which we all did. I would go again!

Jeonju Zoo is the third-largest zoo in South Korea, following Seoul Land Zoo as the largest and Everland Zootopia as the second. Despite its scale, the zoo is not very well-known even among Koreans. This is likely due to Jeonju’s limited recognition and accessibility as a travel destination. The zoo itself is very affordable, offers plenty of parking spaces, and provides a comfortable atmosphere as the animals are housed in spacious enclosures. However, if asked whether Jeonju Zoo is a must-visit, it falls short in that regard, which is a notable downside.

Good time to spend with your family here

Highly recommend! Overall it's an pretty good zoo. The price is super low as of writing 1300 Won per person plus 1000 won for parking. The zoo is actually pretty large! There are a pretty large variety of animals and small aquarium too! The zoo is also a pretty good park and has rides. Location is great right near downtown.

Nice place, cheap entrance fee, many animals, but if you go very hot time if sun is hot some animals hide and some place reflect the light because of glass i can’t see well. This place not too big so good to come with child and picnic, but the weekend too much people and no parking space. When i was there i saw some poor animals look not good, poor health i hope now they are good.

you can see tigers and lions very clear in short range via glass wall. about 1300won for entry fee for adult. kids are 400won. amusement are good for kids but some are not allow without adult like bumpercar, sky bike who under 130cm tall. 10000won for 7 times ride for anything for kids.

A good place to visit with kids, there had some rides inside the zoo. This is the only zoo in Jeonju and not too big, you can walk around to seeing animals also can picnics here. But cleanliness need to improve

U can enjoy the zoo, just 1 dollar(1300won for adult). Lots of animals are waiting for u including mooose.

This place is gorgeous it’s like a small maze and a museum of vintage furniture and history! A man was giving and baking sweet potato 🍠 and give it to us for free and it was delicious 🤤 the place is so Instagram worthy, and you can really learn a lot about the older Korean generations and how people used to live before Korea became such a modern society here since it’s literally at the street and it’s so easy to visit during the day

We had a great time seeing all the nostalgic Korean places and things, and playing the old video games. The site is much bigger than it looks from the outside, we spent over 90 minutes walking around, it was really good value for money.

This place is maybe one of my favorite locations in Korea so far! You can learn about culture and history in a fun way by being immersed in the installations, and of course take some really nice pictures and videos. ⭐

Nostalgic! A nice place to explore ard jeonju hanok village. You can get the ticket immediately. No advance booking needed. Entrance fee is $9 (9000won). There is free water & popcorn too!

I absolutely recommend !! It is incredibly nice ! It is very well done museum. I had a lot of fun. Good for vintage lovers and also family. Its like a little town where you can enter every room, house, disco, karaoke... a lot of little gardens too. Its not plastic disney land. Its real ! And I recieve free water and ice cream 😁

I’ve been here 2 times and was impressed to see that they’re always expanding and adding more stuff to their collection. You walk through the different decades of Korea and can see classroom, towns, transportation, shops, etc. There’s a lot of interactive exhibits like an old arcade and some Korean traditional games!

This place has a massive collection of memorabilia and items from the past - would definitely be appealing to Koreans who have lived through the different periods in recent Korean history. As a tourist, it was hard to understand the meaning of the exhibits and the context without any signage or explanation. Not worth the ticket price if you are not a huge fan of Korean history and memorabilia.

Disappointing Experience at Hanboknam in Jeonju – Be Cautious Before Booking I had a very disappointing experience renting hanbok from Hanboknam in Jeonju. The shop itself was much smaller than expected and extremely disorganized. Despite having a reservation, we had to wait a long time just to be acknowledged, and the staff seemed overwhelmed and uninterested in helping unless you were upgrading to a more expensive package. If you book a basic hanbok, be aware that the selection is extremely limited and unappealing. It felt like we were being pressured to upgrade on the spot because there was almost nothing decent available in the basic section, and barely any staff to assist unless you were spending more. We had to repeatedly ask for help just to try things on. Also, nearly everything comes with an extra fee – accessories, hairstyling, even storage. Our group of five was only given one locker because we didn’t opt for the more expensive package upfront, which we didn’t know was necessary until we saw how basic the standard option was. Overall, it felt like a bait-and-switch experience. I would not recommend this place unless you’re ready to pay significantly more than the base price just to get decent service and options. Definitely do your research or consider another rental shop in Jeonju that treats customers more fairly.

Very wide selection of hanbok, with packages starting from 1.5 hours (a good amount of time to stroll around the Hanok Village for a photo session, and more than enough in August under the strong sun). A basic hairstyle is included in the price. There are also a few decorated spots in front of the shop for fun photos in costume (e.g., a swing). On our visit, there was only one staff member available before noon on a weekday, so it took about an hour for preparation (dressing, hairstyle, and payment) — though this might not always be the case. We paid 25,000 won for a 1.5-hour rental of a 'premium' hanbok. Lockers and accessories were included.

Had a really great experience renting hanbok from hanboknam! Wide varieties of hanboks, and I had such a memorable time with my partner! The staff were very nice and genuinely want to make us look pretty and handsome! They even gave us service by letting us use the bag and rent the shoes for FREE!!

Very friendly staffs, and also very nice hanboks to choose from. However, there might be times where the shop is too occupied to the extent that the staffs are too overwhelmed to help u. Hairstyles - 3 kinds( ribbon hair, half up, and the full up style) Hair Accessories requires topping up of 3000 won, quite worth it they will put a lot of clips.

I used the free pass service to enjoy the whole day. It was reasonable as it included various services like bags, shoes, and hairstyling. Moreover, the clothes were extremely clean and well-maintained. The staff members were incredibly kind as well. Thanks to them, I had a delightful trip.👍

Very accomodating and highly recommended

Good quality Hanbok and the staffs are so kind. Highly recommended.

***Friday and Saturday night street food market***

(Translated by Google) The market is not artisanal Unfriendly traders without much interest (Original) Le marché est pas artisanal Les commerçants peu sympathique sans grand intérêt

So good for the kids! And not expensive.

Had a great time with my 3 year old. I think older children would find the park a bit lame.

어린이 학부모라면 만족할만 합니다. 위험하진 않고 적당한 놀이공간, 한번 어린이 기구를 이용하는데 2천원정도구요 3번이용 가능한 티켓은 5천원 구매가능해요. 무엇보다 전주시민공원(동물원)과 가까워서 일석이조 효과가 있네요. 아이들이 좋아해서 만족합니다 Parents love to visit and can have a fun at jenju dream land, with their children. I can't say facilities are quite mordern because a bit old, but no problem with enjoying it, still work well and feel a sentimental value alike playing back on time when I was too young. Yeh, no issues on safety measures. What's more, quite genourous on tickets of riding the plastic horses and bikes and taking a train on the rail and getting on the aircrafts etcs Try one time is about 2,000 won. You can buy one ticket, only 5,000won for 3 time uses regardless of the different kinds of facilities. I recommend going the zoo around dream land and taking a nap under the many trees at park. And you can visit at the dream land. You will feel fresh with beautiful trees and harmonious atmosphere. Try it and take a rest!

Mostly for kids and units are somehow old but kids are so happy in this place and prices are affordable.

The best place in jeonju. Near jeonbuk National University also. Visit once or twice there are very fun and enjoyment in dreamland and also in zoo

Strongly recommend to not visit! The animals don't have a lot of space to move like they would do in the wild and look quite miserable.

Beautiful and well-organized zoo where strongly is recommended to visit with family.

This place has such calm vibes..great place to spend quality time with friends and family..good food too💞 Literally 10 min bus ride from main city

Great to walk around

Quality food in affordable price..13000won .

Calm and wonderful 💕

Calmness 😎

(Translated by Google) Ajung Lake is the eastern starting point of Jeonju and is a place visited by many people due to its beautiful scenery. Its mysterious appearance changes in all four seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter, giving enjoyment to those who visit this place. Many people walk and enjoy along the deck installed on the lake. The area around the lake is filled with flowers grown at a nursery in Jeonju City, taking your breath away. There is a parking lot below the lake, so even those using land vehicles can use it without any inconvenience. On the other side of the parking lot, there is a cafe on the second floor. Unlike what it looks like from the outside, the spacious and refreshing atmosphere, as if it had been transported from nature, enhances the taste of coffee and desserts. (Original) 아중호수는 전주의 동쪽 시작점으로 풍광이 아름다워 많은 사람들이 찾는 곳 이며 봄.여름.가을.겨울 사계절 모두 그 신비한 모습을 바꿔가며 이 곳 을 찾는 사람들에게 즐거움을 준다. 호수위에 설치된 데크를 따라 많은 사람들이 걷고 즐긴다. 호수 주변은 전주시 양묘장에서 조성한 넓은 꽃들이 가득 피어나 숨을 멎게한다. 호수 아래쪽에는 주차장이 있어 지가용을 이용 하시는 분들도 불편함이 없이 이용할 수 있다. 주차장 맞은편 쪽에는 2층에 카페아는집이 있는데 밖에서 보는것과는 다르게 자연을 옮겨 놓은것처럼 넓고 상쾌한 분위기가 커피와 디져트의 맛을 업시킨다.

(Translated by Google) This is a place I often go to exercise. There are also benches provided so you can take a short break along the passage. If you go at night, the lights come on and you'll want to go there again and again. (Original) 운동하러 자주 가는 곳이에요. 통행로 중간중간에 잠깐 쉬어갈수 있도록 벤치도 마련되어 있어요. 밤에 가면 조명도 켜지고 갈수록 또 가고 싶어지는 장소 입니다.

I walked into the store at the front and found a lot of cute bookmarks, but then the cash register was not working so the employee took us to the back where there were more crafts. I was actually having a hard time finding souvenirs during my trip to Korea. However, I liked this place had everything, some things maybe out of others’ budgets and other things at reasonable pricing. They have many handmade or locally made things here - accessories, home goods, hand mirrors with mother of pearl, lots of bags and scarves, etc. The staff are also very attentive and nice.

Wonderful objects and very professional staff. I definitely recommend!

Sweet

(Translated by Google) The entrance was so pretty that I almost walked in and found it was full of traditional products. There is no particular difference from Insa-dong or Bukchon, and the fact that they have a variety of products makes it easy to look around at once. I wish there was something unique to Jeonju. I wanted to bring one if the characters were more diverse and pretty, but I couldn't really choose. (Original) 입구가 너무 예뻐서 흘리듯이 들어갔는데 전통제품이 가득한 곳이 었습니다. 인사동이나 북촌과의 차별점은 딱히 없고 다양한 제품이 갖춰진 점은 한번에 둘러보기 좋았습니다. 전주만의 무엇인가가 있었으면 하는 아쉬움이 있었습니다. 캐릭터도 좀더 다양하고 예뻤으면 하나 데려오려고 했는데 딱히 골라지지않네요

(Translated by Google) This is a space where you can see Jeonju's traditional crafts at a glance, and works from various fields such as hanji crafts, woodcrafts, and ceramics are evenly displayed and sold. The entrance and the main building are separate, and the main building, which is in the shape of a hanok, is decorated with a neat and artistic atmosphere, adding to the atmosphere of the works. Most of the exhibits are for sale, so they have price tags, and you can buy more crafts at a reasonable price at the souvenir shop located at the end of the exhibition hall. Even if you don't plan on buying anything, the high-quality crafts are beautifully displayed, so it's fun just to look around. (Original) 전주의 전통공예를 한눈에 조망할 수 있는 공간으로 한지 공예, 목공예, 도자기 등 다양한 분야의 작품이 고르게 전시판매 되고 있다. 입구와 본건물이 따로 떨어져 있는데 한옥형 구조의 본건물은 깔끔하고 예술적인 분위기로 꾸며져 있어 작품들에 분위기를 더해준다. 대부분의 전시물들이 판매 상품이라 가격표가 붙어 있고 전시관 마지막에 위치한 기념품 숍에서는 더욱 다양한 공예품들을 합리적인 가격에 구입할 수 있다. 굳이 물건을 살 생각이 없어도 꽤나 퀄리티 좋은 공예품들이 아름답게 전시되어 있어 구경만으로도 즐거움.

(Translated by Google) After boat building experience with your child (5,000 won) I'm going to float a wishing boat on the pond. Sunday morning, it's just us There is a bathroom (Original) 아이와 배만들기 체험(5,000원) 후 연못에 소원배를 띄울거다 일요일 아침시간 우리만 있다 화장실 있다

(Translated by Google) The only downside is that it's hard to find, but it's a place with a variety of good-value art pieces, so I wish I had known about it sooner. (Original) 찾기 힘든 게 흠인데, 가성비 좋은 예술품이 다양하게 갖추어져 있어서 진작에 알았다면 참 좋았을 거란 생각이 드는 곳이네요.