Jeonbuk: Healing retreats at Naejangsan and Jeonju Hanok

From Incheon 1h30 by KTX, Jeonbuk has a slow pace of life: Naejangsan 4 seasons with cable car, Jeonju Hanok village 800 houses and health care in Wanju, Muju.

Jeonbuk (also known as North Jeolla or Jeollabuk) contrasts the hustle and bustle of Seoul or Busan with its slow pace of life, forests and ancient villages. From Incheon International Airport, take the KTX for about 1.5 hours; by bus for about 3 hours. From Seoul, take the KTX express train to Jeongeup Station in Jeongeup City in about 2 hours.

Naejangsan: Four Seasons Forest and Observatory on Yeonjabong

Naejangsan covers an area of ​​over 80 square kilometers and is recognized as a national tourist destination. In autumn, the roads are covered in yellow and red by pedestrians' hooves; in spring, cherry blossoms dye the mountainside pink, creating a romantic and tranquil atmosphere.

The road leading to Naejangsan National Park - one of the most famous destinations in Jeonbuk. Photo: donnnejjicsa

If you don’t want to hike, you can take the Naejangsan Cable Car to the observatory at the top of Yeonjabong Peak, which offers a panoramic view of the valley. Within the national park is Naejangsan Temple, built in 660 during the Baekje Kingdom. Uhwajeong Pavilion, located in the middle of a tranquil lake, is also a popular stop when the leaves change color.

Visitors can choose to travel to the top of the mountain by cable car to see the whole view of Naejangsan. Photo: _sky_82_

Jeonju Hanok: 800 ancient houses and a slow pace of life

With an age of more than 100 years and about 800 traditional Hanok houses, Jeonju Hanok Village has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Unlike other ancient villages in Seoul, this place still retains the peaceful atmosphere and ancient Korean architecture from the Joseon Dynasty. Jeonju Hanok was also the filming location of the historical drama Moonlight Drawn by Clouds with the participation of Park Bo Gum and Kim Yoo Jung.

Jeonju Hanok Village attracts visitors to check in when the ginkgo trees turn bright yellow.

You can leisurely visit Gyeonggijeon Temple, Jeondong Cathedral, Omokdae and Imokdae Historic Sites... then stop by cafes, restaurants or craft shops to find souvenirs created by local artisans.

Healthcare Experience

Jeonbuk aims to become the number one health care destination in Korea, so the model of healing resorts from physical to mental is developing strongly and is often associated with accommodation. Awon House in Wanju is both a place to stay and a cultural space, providing both health care and resort services.

Awon Old House in Wanju is both a place of residence and a cultural space, providing relaxation and health care services.

Here, activities such as visiting farms, enjoying healthy meals with local produce, short-term meditation, forest bathing, spa or Oriental medicine application to relax the body are popular. In addition, experiencing pottery making, hanji paper making is an interesting choice to touch the indigenous cultural materials.

Muju on Deogyusan: ski slopes and mountain air

Muju Resort on the top of Deogyusan Mountain in Jeonbuk is a meeting place for snow sports lovers, known as the Alps of Korea. Not only for professional players, this place is suitable for groups of friends or families looking for a true winter feeling.

Muju Resort on top of Deogyusan Mountain, Jeonbuk Province is an ideal destination for tourists who love snow sports, known as the Alps of Korea.

Practical information

• Transportation: From Incheon International Airport, take the KTX for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or the bus for about 3 hours. From Seoul, take the KTX express train to Jeongeup Station (Jeongeup City) for about 2 hours.
• Time: Jeonbuk has four seasons; Naejangsan stands out with red and yellow leaves in autumn and cherry blossoms in spring.
• Suggested activities: Naejangsan cable car to Yeonjabong Peak; visit Naejangsan Temple and Uhwajeong Pavilion; stroll through Jeonju Hanok Village, stop at cafes and craft shops; experience meditation, forest bathing, spa, pottery making, hanji paper making; winter fun in Muju.

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