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Korean Travel Online - A Walk Around Jeonju Hanok Village

Jeonju Hanok Village is a cluster of about 700 traditional hanok homes. The houses here serve as museums, coffee shops, experience halls and accommodations.

For more info about the village and other cultural assets in the vicinty, click here.

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For a full view of the hanok village, make your way up to Omokdae and Imokdae.
Omokdae and Imokdae (오목대와 이목대)




At Jeonju Traditional Hanji Center, you can watch the hanji-making process. The shop also sells various hanji products.
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Jeondong Catholic Church was built where Catholics were executed during the Joseon Dynasty.


Gyeonggijeon Shrine was built during King Taejo's reign (1410). The shrine currently houses the portrait of King Taejo.



Accommodation options:
If you prefer a traditional-style accommodation, you can stay at one of the many hanok accommodations around Jeonju Hanok Village.

Located within a walking distance from the hanok village and just around the Gaeksa-gil shopping district, Jeonju Hansung Tourist Hotel has affordable rates starting from 59,400 won.


For a boutique hotel with an artsy interior (art pieces here were designed by famous artists), try Jazz Around Hotel. Room rates start from 133,000 won.
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Korean Travel Online - Winter Essentials

Korea's winter can be brutally cold. And with government regulations being strict on the energy conservation, some offices won't turn on the heating unless the temperature drops to a certain temperature indoors. 

Whether it's indoors or outdoors, here are some winter essentials to help you get through the winter.

Brighten up a black & grey winter outfit with a pop of color. Don't forget those sunglasses either. The sun may seem lower and you may not see it as often, but the UV rays slamming into your eyes are just as potent as those in summer.



A feet warmer connected to USB, or basically anything you can connect to your USB hub if your workplace just won't turn the heating on.

Avoid chapped lips and windblown skin with a face mask. And a beanie with ear flaps for those ears.

A hat and a pair of gloves in black and grey colors, the colors that go with absolutely everything.

A hotpack, sometimes called a heat pack, hand warmer or heating pad.
Coats, gloves, and socks all help keep out the cold but don’t create heat. A hotpack in your pocket, gloves, shoes or even under your clothing can help you stay warmer longer in cold weather.

Navigate the snow covered streets with a good pair of winter boots and choose a coat roomy enough for a layer or two underneath.

Scarves are a must have for warmth and style. Your coat doesn't have a hood? Take an umbrella instead.

Not only do they keep your feet warm and toasty but fluffy socks are also good for sliding around the house like a little kid^^




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Korean Travel Online - 12.12.12 - A list of our 12 favorites

December 12, 2012 or 12-12-12 will be the last date of its kind - when all three numericals in a date are the same - for the next 88 years. The next time this will happen is on January 1, 2101, or 01-01-01. So we have a round up of our list of favorites. 12 of each.




Favorite Temples

From top left, clockwise

Beopjusa Temple (충북 법주사) http://bit.ly/TXgpQh
Buseoksa Temple (부석사) http://bit.ly/SRHZzz
Cheoneunsa Temple (천은사http://bit.ly/Xxl1CN
Cheongpyeongsa Temple (청평사)  http://bit.ly/TNY8p4
Daejeonsa Temple (대전사http://bit.ly/RGhOiL
Gangcheonsa (강천사) http://bit.ly/YHTxvF

Geumsansa Temple (금산사) http://bit.ly/QM2AXY

Golgulsa Temple (골굴암http://bit.ly/YTXCM7

Magoksa Temple (마곡사) http://bit.ly/QM32Wf
Manggyeongsa (망경사) http://bit.ly/SRJuxI
Sasungam (사성암) http://bit.ly/SCxVuu
Taeansa Temple (태안사http://bit.ly/VB5Lof


Favorite Celebrities
From top left, clockwise
Girls Generation (소녀시대) http://bit.ly/SKyJPn
Big Bang (빅뱅) http://bit.ly/1250xRp
IU (아이유) http://bit.ly/SKyZ0X
Kara (카라) http://bit.ly/YHWOLJ
Kim Yuna (김연아) http://bit.ly/2R2Jnx
Lee Seung-Gi (이승기) http://bit.ly/VnBrrt
Miss A (미쓰에이) http://bit.ly/vFhobw
Park Tae Hwan (박태환) http://bit.ly/NQ30sp
TVXQ (동방신기) http://bit.ly/VaQVV
Kim Soo Hyun (김수현) http://bit.ly/v4oEXv


Favorite Photogenic Destinations
From top left, clockwise
Ulleungdo Island (울릉도http://bit.ly/SKApbE
Dosoram Hermitage of Seonunsa Temple http://bit.ly/SCzYyS
Chungjuho Lake (충주호) http://bit.ly/RGlwZv
Chaeseokgang (채석강http://bit.ly/11PkX1s
Boseong Green Tea Fields (보성녹차밭) http://bit.ly/VB8iyv
Taekbaeksan (태백산) http://bit.ly/SRJuxI
Ulsanbawi (울산바위) http://bit.ly/11PlWyK
Saemangeum (새만금) http://bit.ly/Ur7esk
Hongdo (홍도) http://bit.ly/UijjOh
Uponeup (우포늪) http://bit.ly/U5ioFs
Gongsanseong Fortress (공주 공산성)  http://bit.ly/UJvLvl
Onsan Industrial Complex (온산 공업단지)


Favorite Drinks
From top left, clockwise
Citron tea (유자차
Chrysanthemum tea 국화차
Green plum tea (매실차
Omija tea (오미자차
Yulmu (율무
Makgeolli (막걸리
Baekseju 백세주
Bokbunja ju (복분자주
Cheongju (청주)
Banana Milk (바나나우유
Barley tea (보리차)
Soju (소주)


Favorite Street Food
From top left, clockwise
Tteokbokki (떡볶이)
Pajeon (파전)
Kimbap (김밥)
Soondae (순대)
Hotteok (호떡)
Odeng (오뎅)
Gamja Hotdog (감자 핫도그)
Bungeoppang (붕어빵)
Mandu (만두)
Dakkochi (닭꼬치)
Gyenranppang (계란빵)
Cup Chicken (치킨)


Favorite Performances
From top left, clockwise
Nanta (난타) http://bit.ly/REzHw1
Jump (점프) http://bit.ly/XI2l3r
Miso (미소) http://bit.ly/TOCQef
Ballerina Who Loved a B-boy (비보이를 사랑한 발레리나) http://bit.ly/VK4IlK
Action Drawing [Hero] (액션드로잉 히어로 ) http://bit.ly/Z3IQma
Fanta-Stick (판타스틱) http://bit.ly/VtMmzK
Sachoom (사랑하면 춤을춰라) http://bit.ly/VYSnGV
Miso II - Silla, The Land of Gods http://bit.ly/VYSMJp
Marionette (마리오네트) http://bit.ly/QS2lun
Karma (카르마) http://bit.ly/SZYlXc
Drum Cat (드럼캣) http://bit.ly/VK9oYP


Favorite Dramas
From top left, clockwise
Rooftop Prince (옥탑방 왕세자)
Faith (신의)
Nice Guy (착한남자)
Arang and the Magistrate (아랑사또전)
The Moon that Embraces the Sun (해를 품은 )
A Gentleman's Dignity (신사의 품격)
The King 2 Hearts (더킹 투하츠)
Love Rain (사랑비)
Dr. Jin (닥터 )
Queen Inhyun's Man (인현왕후의 남자)
To the Beautiful You (아름다운 그대에게)
Answer Me 1997 (응답하라 1997)


Favorite Movies
From top left, clockwise
The Thieves (도둑들)
Masquerade (광해, 왕이 남자)
A Werewolf Boy (늑대소년)
The Grand Heist (바람과 함께 사라지다)
Nameless Gangster (범죄와의 전쟁)
All about my Wife ( 아내의 모든 )
Deranged (연가시)
Architecture 101 (건축학개론)
Dancing Queen (댄싱퀸)
Unbowed (부러진 화살)
Codename: Jackal (자칼이 온다)
The Concubine (후궁: 제왕의 )


Favorite Festivals
From top left, clockwise
Boryeong Mud Festival http://bit.ly/WXVE88
Andong Maskdance Festival http://bit.ly/QS4qGK
Jinju Lantern Festival http://bit.ly/TXgNim
Gangjin Celedon Festival http://bit.ly/122byDP
Hampyeong Butterfly Festival http://bit.ly/U8EBPD
Pentaport Rock Festival http://bit.ly/XIdBN5
Muju Firefly Festival http://bit.ly/RksJyK
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival http://bit.ly/RksUde
Cheonan World Dance Festival http://bit.ly/UqKIhb
Jarasum International Jazz Festival http://bit.ly/VtSMyQ
Changwon Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival http://bit.ly/QS507n
Busan International Fireworks Festival http://bit.ly/122cJDt





Favorite Dishes
From top left, clockwise
Haejangguk (해장국) – Hangover soup
Jjigae (찌개)  – Hot stew
Samgyeopsal (삼겹살) – Grilled pork belly
Jajangmyeon 짜장면 – noodles with black soybean paste
Naengmyeon (냉면) – cold noodles
Bulgogi (불고기) – literally means “fire meat”; grilled marinated beef
Ganjang gejang (간장게장) – crabs marinated in soy sauce
Samgyetang (삼계탕 ) – ginseng chicken soup
Bibimbap (비빔밥) – rice and vegetables dish
Gamjatang (감자탕) – pork bone soup
Jjamppong (짬뽕) – spicy noodle soup
Bossam (보쌈) - steamed pork wrapped in a leaf vegetable
Dakgalbi (닭갈비) – spicy marinated diced chicken
Galguksu (칼국수) – hand-made wheat flour noodles


Favorite Mountains
From top left, clockwise
Seoraksan (설악산) http://bit.ly/TOKHrZ
Bukhansan (북한산) http://bit.ly/Vy9Fbe
Taebaeksan ((태백산) http://bit.ly/UP6f7K
Songnisan (속리산) http://bit.ly/TOJGjS
Jirisan (지리산) http://bit.ly/T08fI7
Naejangsan (내장산) http://bit.ly/T07Vcp
Hallasan (한라산) http://bit.ly/YSNQv7
Sobaeksan (소백산) http://bit.ly/T07IGh
Dobongsan (도봉산) http://bit.ly/UP6f7K
Inwangsan (인왕산) http://bit.ly/T07yia
Bugaksan (북악산) http://bit.ly/UP5wUg
Gwanaksan (관악산) http://bit.ly/RkugEQ


Favorite Blogs about Korea
From top left, clockwise
Alien’s Day Out http://aliensdayout.com/
Dale’s Temple Stay Adventures http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.kr/
Gwangju Blog http://gwangjublog.com 
Seoul Suburban http://seoulsuburban.com


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