Free Nighttime Guided Tour Offers a Journey Through History in Jeonju Hanok Village This Midsummer Night

Two Tour Routes Offered Daily
Guided by a Cultural Tourism Interpreter

A nighttime walking tour program has been arranged in Jeonju, allowing visitors to escape the summer heat and experience the city’s history and culture after dark. Jeonju City is offering a free nighttime guided tour connecting Jeonju Hanok Village and nearby cultural heritage sites until October 11, aiming to attract tourists who wish to stay overnight.

Jeonju City, Jeollabuk-do, announced on the 13th that it will operate the nighttime guided tour program titled "A Small but Warm Summer Night Story" for three months from the 10th of this month until October 11th. Provided by Jeonju City Hall

On July 13, Jeonju City announced that it will operate the nighttime guided tour program "Small but Warm Summer Night Stories" for approximately three months, from July 10 to October 11. This program offers participants a chance to join walking tours led by cultural tourism guides, exploring Jeonju’s representative heritage sites and alleyways during the cool evening hours, away from the daytime heat. Participation is free, and the tour departs daily at 7 p.m. from in front of the Gyeonggijeon Ticket Office.

With a cultural tourism guide accompanying the tour, visitors can hear vivid stories about Jeonju’s history, culture, and notable figures. The program is designed to offer more than just sightseeing, enabling tourists to experience the city’s hidden stories firsthand.

The tour is divided into two routes to broaden the range of destinations for participants, extending beyond Hanok Village to the city’s alleyways and the former provincial government office (Gamyung).

Course 1 starts at the main gate of Gyeonggijeon, passes Jeondong Catholic Church, the alleyways of Hanok Village, Hyanggyo-gil, Namcheon Bridge, Cheongyeonru Pavilion, Jeonju Hyanggyo, and continues to the intersection at Eunhaeng-ro. This course allows participants to enjoy not only the night views of Hanok Village but also the tranquil atmosphere near Seohak Art Village.

Course 2 begins at Gyeonggijeon Square, then passes Jeondong Catholic Church, Pungnammun Gate, Wedding Street, and ends at Jeolla Gamyung. This route focuses on the ties between King Taejo Yi Seong-gye and Jeonju, as well as the history and stories of modern alleyways around Jeolla Gamyung, providing insights into Jeonju’s time and space.

Recently, Jeonju City has been fostering nighttime tourism as a new growth engine for regional tourism.

Lee Seongsun, Director of Culture, Sports and Tourism at Jeonju City, stated, "We hope this nighttime tour program will provide visitors to Jeonju with an opportunity to experience a different side of the city than during the day. We will continue to discover various overnight tourism content to enhance visitor satisfaction and revitalize the local economy."

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