The 7 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 $60Best value

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.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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6.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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7.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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