natural wonder
Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Jeollabuk-do, South Korea · Asia
Jeonju sits on the route: 30 minutes from Namsa, 58km from Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest.
Jeonju is a city located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 638,421, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Jeonju sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jeonju to your route.
Jeonju (Korean: 전주, Korean pronunciation: [t͡ɕʌɲ.d͡ʑu], lit. 'Perfect region') is the capital and largest city of the state of Jeonbuk, South Korea. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju (Wanju County has many residents who work in Jeonju). It is anRead more
important tourist center famous for South Korean cuisine, historic buildings, sports activities, and innovative festivals.
In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative City for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honor recognizes the city's traditional home cooking handed down over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive food festivals.
Jeonju is a city with over 1,300 years of history and culture. The city has produced many scholars and has a developed publishing industry.
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Jeonju is located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8219 latitude, 127.1489 longitude.
Jeonju has a population of approximately 638,421 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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A serene bamboo forest garden in southern Korea with winding paths through dense groves of towering bamboo.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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