Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Jeonju Hanok Village (全州韩屋村庄) - WW


From the window of my hotel room,
hanoks look out of place among modern buildings.

Hanok is the Korean traditional house.

Jeonju is the most traditional Korean city..... a city of traditional culture & art. It is famous for Bibimbap and Hanji Korean paper.

There is the Korean Tradition & Culture Preservation Area which is located just behind my modern Core Riveria Hotel.

Jeonju Hanok Village (全州韩屋村庄) has about 800 traditional Korean-styled houses (Hanok). In the village are Jeonju Traditional Culture Centre, Jeonju Korean Traditional Life Experience Park, Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum, Jeonju Traditional Craftswork Exhibition Hall, Jeonju Treasures Centre, Gyeonggijeon and Omokdae... etc. There is so much to see and learn, one day is not enough to feel the traditional culture here.

Stay in a Korean B&B?

This village is the largest concentration area of Korean-styled houses where the culture of Korean ancestors is preserved completely. Hanoks are simply beautiful.

Korean cafe


Craft shop

Make a Korean teddy bear for your favourite Korean idol!

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47 comments:

  1. Digital Flower PicturesWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:01:00 AM GMT+8

    Looks like a very interesting place.

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  2. LoriWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:14:00 AM GMT+8

    That top shot is a bit too crowded for me. Happy WW:)

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  3. KCWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:18:00 AM GMT+8

    That is really cool. Looks like you had fun also.
    Happy WW

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  4. chartaoWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:03:00 AM GMT+8

    really hope to visit South Korea one of these days!

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:19:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow, some great WW shots! :)

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  6. Jean Chia aka Ms.Yummy~liciousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:37:00 AM GMT+8

    ECL!!! im so envious of you!! i would love to go to korea. Great shots! :)

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  7. escapeWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:47:00 AM GMT+8

    i like the roof! crowded but culturally beautiful.

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  8. GattinaWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 1:01:00 PM GMT+8

    I wish I could stroll around the area there, sigh* !

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 1:29:00 PM GMT+8

    Thanks for showing me a bit of Korea. I would love to visit the place sometime, I can only hope that the local South African currency will strengthen one day to make travel available to me again. Nice photos.

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  10. StephanieWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 1:39:00 PM GMT+8

    Looks like a fabulous place to stay and to shop! :)

    Speaking of shopping, I posted my latest design for WW. Hope you can check it out.

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  11. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 1:51:00 PM GMT+8

    thanks for sharing! i saw these kidn of roofs too in chinese old temples and houses. :)

    am a korean drema addict too! and my korean actor crush is such a handsome guy! LOL!

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  12. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 2:46:00 PM GMT+8

    Oooohh!! Jealous ler... Actually I was very stupid. My friend stayed there for 1.5 years, invited me to visit Korea and stay with her for free. End last year, when my Enrich point expired I exchanged free flight ticket. I completely forgot this offer. Went to Lijiang instead, wasted a lot of money. Then, this friend left Korea and is in London now. I wasted that opportunity. Stupid me, right? :(

    Anyway, glad you enjoy your trip (at least you looked so!). :) And my vote for you in this round of BOTB! Good luck!

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  13. Amila SalgadoWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:07:00 PM GMT+8

    Nice pics & interesting post.
    I love Korean food.
    Have a great WW!

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  14. DoreenWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:11:00 PM GMT+8

    Traditional buildings are beautiful and full of its characters. Every building has its own story to tell.

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  15. CK NgWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:14:00 PM GMT+8

    Looks like a nice place for a quiet holiday. Happy WW! :)

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  16. SaraWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:20:00 PM GMT+8

    It's so great to get to travel around the world with WW :-)

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  17. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:25:00 PM GMT+8

    wow the place looks so quaint... i like it... ;)

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  18. tigerfishWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:30:00 PM GMT+8

    Never got chance to go Korea yet leh! :(

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  19. HorsoonWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:34:00 PM GMT+8

    What a way to visit a country; I've been to Seoul a few times but only stayed in the city commuted between hotels and airports, as they were biz trips. What a pity... Wish I could afford a holiday trip soon :)

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  20. RobinWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 4:13:00 PM GMT+8

    What a fascinating looking place. Thanks for sharing it.

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  21. SHIELAWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 4:31:00 PM GMT+8

    Lovely pictures.

    I hope i can go to that place.

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  22. scrappysueWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 4:42:00 PM GMT+8

    great pics!

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  23. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 6:23:00 PM GMT+8

    Thanks for sharing!

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  24. mollyWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 6:41:00 PM GMT+8

    Thanks for taking time to share with us, great shots! Must go and visit Korea one of these days.

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  25. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 6:54:00 PM GMT+8

    very interesting. Like the shot from the hotel window - so many different "places" in one area.

    Happy WW!!

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  26. Mama GrizzlyWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7:47:00 PM GMT+8

    oh wow!!! That is so interesting! Great photos!

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  27. BarbWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7:48:00 PM GMT+8

    They're definietely too close for my comfort!

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  28. Tink *~*~*Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7:48:00 PM GMT+8

    Very interesting tour and peak into Korean culture - thanks!

    Tink *~*~*
    My Mobile Adventures *~*~*

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  29. Nancy JaniolaWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 9:17:00 PM GMT+8

    Hello..nice snaps..blog hopping here from blog catalog! Have a great day!

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  30. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 9:53:00 PM GMT+8

    Hi!

    Thanks for sharing your travel pictures.

    Added you as my first Singapore Blogger to my Blogroll.

    Cheers!

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  31. maryt/theteachWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 9:57:00 PM GMT+8

    eastcoast, when were you there? You're all dressed in winter clothes? I'd love to visit this area and the rest of Singapore! :)

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  32. AnonymousWednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:48:00 PM GMT+8

    Looks like a fascinating place to visit!

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  33. oceanskies79Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11:37:00 PM GMT+8

    Thank you for sharing. Your post reminded me of the photos and sharings that a few of my other friends had shared with me after their trip to Korea.

    It seemed very cold there...?

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  34. AnonymousThursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:08:00 AM GMT+8

    Ahhh... You're making me homesick for Korea! (OK, I'm American, but I lived there for four years.)

    Did you try the dol sot bebimbop? It's so good!

    Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Or should I say, kamsahamnida!

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  35. RavenThursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:08:00 AM GMT+8

    Looks like you had a good time. The architecture on the B&B photo is just exquisite. Thanks for sharing your travels.

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  36. Susan CookThursday, June 26, 2008 at 2:40:00 AM GMT+8

    I'd like to stay in the B&B. Happy WW!

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  37. MamaFloThursday, June 26, 2008 at 3:11:00 AM GMT+8

    Someday I'd love to visit Korea. Keep posting photos and talking about it so I know where to go.

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  38. Jean-Luc PicardThursday, June 26, 2008 at 3:42:00 AM GMT+8

    It's a different world, ECL!

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  39. AnonymousThursday, June 26, 2008 at 4:41:00 AM GMT+8

    Very cool shots. I love different cultures. What a unique experience.

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  40. StriderThursday, June 26, 2008 at 8:02:00 AM GMT+8

    Wow! very oriental. From the first picture, I like the mix of the oriental roofs with the western buildings at the background. Beautiful frame.

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  41. speak in doodlesThursday, June 26, 2008 at 8:26:00 AM GMT+8

    oOoo I would like to make a teddy bear...not for my favorite idol tho...I'd rather give my idol something else >.<

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  42. AnonymousThursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:21:00 AM GMT+8

    These are beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing!

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  43. AnonymousThursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:24:00 AM GMT+8

    That is a wonderflu WW! I missed it this week. :D

    Don't come to Medan when I am not there! Wait till I am home ...

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  44. mimi11460Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:36:00 AM GMT+8

    Korea is one of my dream place to go...I know one day I'll be there..

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  45. Ellen WhyteThursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:44:00 AM GMT+8

    Not worldless but nice!

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  46. UnknownThursday, June 26, 2008 at 3:43:00 PM GMT+8

    wow, feels like going! :) very traditional

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  47. Heart of RachelThursday, June 26, 2008 at 3:59:00 PM GMT+8

    It's an interesting place. I like the nice traditional Korean houses. Making your own bear sounds fun.

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