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Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jeonju. It is the capital city of the Jeollabuk-do Province in South Korea. This city is an eminent tourist center and bears a rich and varied cultural heritage. Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju comprises a traditional Korean settlement which features more than 800 houses, referred to as ‘Hanok’ houses.

Hanok Village was earlier located along the Jeonju river outside the West Gate. It was in this region, where the Japanese used to reside in. The City Wall served the purpose of distinguishing the various classes of the society. In 1907, the western portion of the City Wall was destructed in order to construct the Whole Army Highway. This way was used to transport grains. Later in 1991, the total destruction of the Eastern part of the City Wall led to the end of the Jeonju Hanok Village in Jeonju.

After the year 1930, the Koreans commenced the re-creation of the Hanok Village in the Gyo-dong and the PungNam-dong regions. However, it reflects distinct contrasts with the Japanese styles. The village comprised Western styled churches, missionary houses and schools. If one gets to view the Hanok Village from Omokdae, one will get to see octagonal roofs along with exquisite round lines.

This village is one of the popular Jeonju tourist attractions. The underlying heating system referred to as ‘Ondol’ reflects typical attributes. The heating appliances including furnaces, kitchen ranges and chimneys are well-organized.

The wooden houses in Hanok Village consist of deep overhangs on the edge of the roofs. These act as sunscreens and regulate extreme heat and cold conditions on account of air convection.

A tour of the Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju comprises visits to the Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center, Jeonju Traditional Liquor Museum, Jeonju Traditional Han Ji Center, Jeonju Craftsworks Exhibition Hall, Jeonju Traditional Oriental Herb Culture Center and Gang Am Calligraphy Gallery. A visit to all these places renders an insight into the culture and heritage of the Jeonju Hanok Village.

Few more noted attractions in the Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju include Jeondong Cathedral, Hanbyeok Dang, Pung Nam Gate and Jeonju Hyang-Gyo.

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