The Food Capital of Korea: Jeonju

The southwestern city of Jeonju is regarded by many Koreans as the food capital of Korea. This area is rich in agricultural products and livestock. It is close to the coasts, the mountains, and the fields. You will see the creativity of the chefs as they meld these different ingredients together.

Jeonju is the home of Jeonju-style bibimbap whose color and mixture of ingredients over freshly steamed rice showcases the skill and love the chefs put into their food. The city is also home to a number of famous hanok (traditional Korean houses) and temples including the Gold Mountain Temple and the Hanok Ma-eul, the traditional Korean village.

Our tour will take you to the traditional markets and houses and for you to try traditional knife cut noodles, silky buckwheat noodles in creamy soy milk, famous bibimbap, and drink Jeonju makgeolli (rice wine). The rice wine comes in a large copper kettle, and a large selection of Korean-style tapas will also be served. If you order another kettle, a new selection of Korean-style tapas is served as well. A day in Jeonju will feel like a different world and you’ll experience a food culture like no other.

Itinerary:

• 8am: Hotel Pickup
• Take bus to Jeonju (2 hours)
• Visit the most famous bibimbap restaurant in Jeonju!
• Explore local temples and palaces
• Visit the Hanok Village and try famous noodle soup and dumplings
• Visit a famous tea house
• Explore a traditional market
• Visit Rice Wine Center and try rice wine with Jeonju tapas
• Return to Seoul (arrive around 10pm)

Cost: $350 USD a person all inclusive – (minimum 2) – For more than 3 people the cost is $250 USD a person.

Possible Upgrades: 

• Overnight package: stay overnight at a hotel ($150 USDper person) with breakfast.
• Private Car down and back (600,000 per day).
• A second day tour to nearby towns is available for $600 USD.
• You will travel by car to several villages and then return to Seoul by bus or KTX train (extra $30 USD a person).

Download the brochure here: Jeonju Food Tour Brochure

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O’ngo Food Communications is a member of the International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA), Korea Culinary Tourism Association (KoCTA), Korea Association of Travel Agents (KATA). We are a licensed and insured cooking school and travel company in Korea.