The 13 Best Jeonju Day Trips

1.Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour:Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · from $74Our pick

Travel from Seoul to Jeonju Hanok Village and Jangtaesan with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Explore traditional Korean homes, enjoy free time for food and photos, then take a short uphill walk to Jangtaesan’s scenic viewpoint. Guides may include Sky, Lio, Sabrina, or others, depending on the departure.

“Our guide, Gienie, was very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the one-day tour to Jeonju and Jangtaesan. I'm definitely glad I chose this trip. Thank you again. ^^”

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2.Jeonju Hanok Village Full-Day Tour: Jangtaesan Autumn Foliage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $60Top rated

Leave Seoul early for Jeonju Hanok Village, where more than 700 traditional homes surround sites such as Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Omokdae. After time for lunch and exploring, walk Jangtaesan Natural Forest in autumn color. Guides including CJ, Yohan, Jun, and Enchon have been praised for clear explanations, smooth driving, and helpful photo stops.

“CJ is very nice and he drove smoothly and the communication was clear. We visited Jeonju but because it was very rainy we went to another second place. It was lovely. I definitely recommend the tour.”

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3.Jeonju Hanok Village and Maisan Tapsa Temple Day Tour From Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $60

Travel from Seoul to Jeonju and Maisan with guide Dos of Dream Journey Korea. Wear a basic hanbok for 1.5 hours, explore Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeonju Hanok Village, then see Jeondong Catholic Church, Pungnammun Gate, and Tapsa Temple’s unusual stone pagodas. The small group has a maximum of nine people.

“This is so far the best experience I had in Korea for a guided tour. First off, I thought the tour was going to be cancelled since I was the only participant (others cancelled). I’m very thankful to Dos for doing the tour even though it was only me. Read more”

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4.Private Taxi Tour Car Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 5 - 7 hours

Hire a private sedan and driver for five or seven hours in Jeonju. You choose the stops, from Hanok Village and Jeondong Cathedral to Jaman Mural Village and Ajung Lake. Pickup is available at Jeonju hotels, KTX station, and the bus terminal. Drivers may use a phone translator, with online English help available.

“We as a group enjoyed the tour . We had given the choice to the organisers and it turned out to be great as we could visit several locations which we were not even aware of. To cap the surprises he took us to a very nice restaurant and the food was exquisite there”

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5.Maisan Cherry Blossom and Jeonju Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $71

Travel from Seoul to Maisan Mountain for about two and a half hours among twin peaks and spring cherry blossoms, then spend over three hours in Jeonju Hanok Village. An English-speaking driver, round-trip transport, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Meals are not included, and the vehicle may change with group size.

“The original tour was canceled and replaced with a tour to the Taean Tulip Festival and Sudoeska - a Buddhist monastery and religious site. The festival, held at the Korea Flower Park, was wonderful. There were many acres of tulips, Read more”

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6.Essence of Jeonju, Hanok Village & Maisan Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $207

Spend eight hours with guide BH Chung exploring Jeonju’s Hanok Village and nearby Maisan Mountain. You’ll hike 2.5 km to Tapsa Buddhist Temple, enjoy a local lunch stop, and learn about Jeonju’s Joseon royal connections. The private van, flexible meeting point, and English guidance make this a practical choice for a focused day outside Seoul.

“My trip to Jeonju Hanok Village was made all the better by the tour with Be Happy. He was not only very knowledgeable about the history of the area but went out of his way to showcase the special what is special. He also arranged convenient meeting places and adjusted the tour to suit us and make sure the experience was the best possible. I would highly recommend a day with BH.”

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7.Jeonju Hanok Stay & Mt. Jiri Hiking from Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $690

Leave Seoul for a small-group journey through Oseong Hanok Village, Jeonju’s 700 traditional homes, Mt. Jiri National Park, and Gurye’s Sansuyu Village. Your $690 fare includes transport, hanok accommodation, meals, entrance fees, insurance, and an English-speaking guide. Expect a moderate hike, scenic countryside, and a busy but rewarding two-day schedule.

“There are so many things to see and do outside of Seoul come you will not be disappointed. Discover the countryside the mountains as well as the city of Jeonju and its beautiful traditional district”

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8.Southern Korea (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $75

Spend about eight hours exploring Jeonju Hanok Village with a professional guide. Visit shrines, museums, a Confucian school, and historic churches, then make kimchi, join a family tea ceremony, eat Hanjeongsik, and finish with bibimbap or bean sprout soup. The $75 price includes lunch, dinner, admissions, and the cooking class.

“Full disclosure, I was on the Seoullo 7017: Namdaemun & Myeongdong Tasting Tour but I feel confident that any of Veronica’s tours would be worth while. When traveling as a foreigner it’s easy to feel like a commodity and removed from the culture. Having Veronica as Read more”

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9.Private Jeonju Hanok Village – Culinary tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $300

Leave Seoul at 7:00 am for a private Jeonju day trip with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and comfortable private transport. Explore Hanok Village, Nambu Market, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, and Jeondong Catholic Church, then plan extra money for bibimbap, hanjeongsik, rice wine, and market snacks. Guides may include Jiwon, Jones, or Andy.

“This was a great day trip to Jeonju from Seoul with our guide Jiwon. After a pickup from our hotel in a very comfortable van we made the 3 hour drive to Jeonju. Jiwon filled the time with a description of the development of the Seoul region inRead more”

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10.Autumn Foliage – Mt. Naejang + Jeonju Hanok Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 16 hours · from $61

Leave Seoul early by van for Mt. Naejang National Park, where you have time to walk beneath autumn trees at your own pace. Continue to Jeonju Hanok Village for traditional houses, street food, and free exploration. English-speaking guides such as SB and Patrick help with directions, food choices, and photos.

“One of the best tripa i had during my trip to Korea. Our Guide SB was really helpful, showed us great locations, also places where to eat and made great recommendations, and offered help getting the best photos! Very recommended”

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11.Maisan Cherry Blossom and Jeonju Hanok Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 13 hours · from $71

Travel from Seoul to Maisan Provincial Park for a 3-kilometer cherry blossom tunnel, mountain views, and the Jinan spring festival. Then return via Jeonju Hanok Village, where you can explore more than 800 traditional houses, sample street food, and try hanbok. Guide Andrew has led this route.

“I had a change to see cherry blossom in a beautiful scenery, everything looked so great, the lake, the mountains... The transport was comfortable and everything was well-organized.”

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12.Jeonju Hanok Village Hanbok Rental Experience Hanboknam

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $7Best value

At Hanboknam near Gyeonggijeon Hall, choose a traditional or themed hanbok in sizes S to XL, with children’s outfits available. You get two fitting attempts, basic hairstyling, and a locker when included in your package. Keep the outfit for your chosen rental period, then photograph Jeonju Hanok Village and nearby historic sights.

“Grrat experience, but if this is something ro be promoted on tripadvisor where lots of foreigners can see, they really should have someone who can speak English. I was having a hard time trying to communicate with the staffs there”

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13.Jeonju & Yeosu: 4-Day Foodie & Artist Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,689

Join UCANKOREA and guide Hyun for a small-group, four-day trip from Seoul to Yeosu and Jeonju. Ride KTX trains, eat seafood and Jeolla specialties, make gat kimchi and hanji, sail at sunset, wear hanbok, and learn traditional Korean painting. The group is capped at nine, with meals, transport, activities, and lodging included.

“I’m so happy I joined this trip to Yeosu and Jeonju with Hyun. My friend and I had such a great time! I love seafood, so Yeosu was the perfect place for me. And Jeonju made my Kdrama dreams come true with its traditional Korean houses aRead more”

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