Destinations by Region : VisitKorea Destinations by Region Jeonju Hanok Village [Slow City] (전북 전주 한옥마을 [슬로시티]) | Official Korea Tourism Organization

Introduction
Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. There are 735 traditional Korean hanok houses. While the rest of the city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions.

The charm of Jeonju Hanok Village lies in the hanok buildings’ unique roof edges, which are slightly raised to the sky. Hanok houses are generally divided into two sections, anchae and sarangchae. Sarangchae is where the men dwell. Because men and women had to remain separated, anchae is situated deep inside the house so that it is secretive and quiet.

Another trait of hanok is that all the houses are heated with ondol, a unique floor heating system. Since Koreans enjoy sitting, eating, and sleeping on the floor, it needs to remain heated in winter. To experience what hanok is like, visitors can either book a hanok accommodation or visit the Hanok Life Experience Hall.

Current Status
Slow City (Designated in 2010)

Admission Fees
Free

Available Facilities
[Cultural facilities]
Jeonju Craft Exhibition, Jeonju Sori Arts Center, Jeonju Fan Museum, etc.

[Cultural heritages]
Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Portrait of King Taejo, Jeondong Cathedral, Jeonjuhyanggo Local Confucian School, etc.

[Unique attractions]
Jaman Mural Village, Nambu Night Market, Jeonju Nanjang, etc.