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Jeonju Hanok Village: Feel that Atmosphere

Jeonju Hanok Village is one of the largest traditional villages in South Korea. The village contains more than 800 Korean traditional houses, so-called  ‘hanok’ . The village was designed in 2010 according to the International Slow City program. That made Jeonju one of the most touristic cities in South Korea. And it is popular same among foreigners and locals. Let me introduce to you the most popular attractions in Jeonju Hanok Village. Hanok Village I think the village itself is already an amazing attraction. You can just walk along its streets and feel the history, culture, traditional life… The atmosphere of the village takes you back to the period when kings were ruling the country when people lived in small houses. Also, you can find different museums, cafes, and even schools here. Omokdae Omokdae is one of the highest points in the village , so you can see a whole village here. During the Joseon Dynasty, its founder Lee Seonggae had an outdoor banquet after a victory over Japane