Category: Jeollabuk Do

This pretty park (563 3450; adult/youth/child W2800/1800/1300; sunrise-sunset) has always been popular and has inspired poets such as Sa Chong-ju:

The mountainous ridge in this park (538 7875; adult/youth/child W3200/1300/700; sunrise-sunset) is shaped like an amphitheatre. A spider’s web of trails leads up to the ridge, but the fastest way up is by cable car (adult/child one way W3500/2000, return

Jeonju (www.jeonju.go.kr), the provincial capital, is famous for being the birthplace of both the Joseon dynasty and bibimbap (rice, meat, egg and vegetables with a hot sauce). Centrally located, the city is the perfect base from which to explore Jeollabu

The southwestern province of Jeollabuk-do has always been Korea’s rice bowl, and the image of white egrets standing in terraced rice fields is a provincial icon. Unspoilt national, provincial and county parks cover the more mountainous parts and offer som

This coastal park (582 7808; adult/youth/child W3200/1300/700; sunrise-sunset) contains Naesosa, where the buildings look old, with lots of unpainted wood. Take a close look at the main hall, especially the lattice doors, the painting behind the Buddha st