The best thing to do in Jeonju sits in the heart of Jeonju’s Hanok Village: visiting the Gyeonggijeon Shrine and the connecting Royal Portrait Museum. The shrine is set in a beautiful courtyard and is surrounded by many well-preserved monuments and historical buildings. A small bamboo grove is a popular Instagram spot, but so is the rest of the picturesque shrine grounds.
Several portraits of King Taejo are preserved here, one in the shrine and two in the Royal Portrait Museum. This King is most known for founding the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. The Royal Portrait Museum also houses portraits from other famous Korean kings, among other royal objects.
Entry costs 3000 won ($2.50 USD), which includes entry to both the Shrine and the Museum.
