Deokjin Park (덕진공원)

– Tel
+82-63-239-2607

Deokjin Park is a representative city park of Jeonju. Officially designated a city park in April 1978, it is centered around a natural pond, which dates back to the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The park is such a landmark of the area that the lotus flowers blooming in the park’s large pond are considered one of the most impressive attractions of Jeonju. The park spans an area of 13,000 ㎡ with the pond covering about two thirds of the southern sector. An arch-shaped suspension bridge stretches across the middle of the pond, offering up-close views of the lotus blossoms.

Park designers created a traditional pavilion and a water iris garden in honor of the park’s historical background and added an artificial waterfall and wooden bridge for visual effect. The park also houses nine stone monuments including the Children’s Charter, engravings of Shin Seok-jeong and Kim Hae-gang’s poetry, and a statue of General Jeon Bong-jun.

The park is the site of the annual Dano Changpomul (Water Iris) Festival, a much-anticipated event held on the day of Dano (a Korean traditional holiday that falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month). During the celebration, women wash their hair in iris-infused water from the pond to wish for good health in the coming year.

– Address : 390, Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-63-239-2607

– Parking
Available (70 spaces)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Usage Season
Mid-July~early August (Lotus flower blooming season)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Admission Fees
Free

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Yeonhwajeong Library (연화정 도서관)

– Homepage
lib.jeonju.go.kr

Yeonhwajeong Library is an ㄱ-shaped hanok library located in the center of the lotus pond, Yeonhwajeong in Deokjin Park. Yeonhwaru, a pavilion that is connected to the library, serves as a cultural space and rest area. The library boasts the beauty and traditional charms of the hanok, and in the summer, the lotus flowers create a spectacular view that is even more beautiful at night. Various books reflecting Korea’s beauty and Jeonju’s identity are available at the library.

⊙ Gogung Jeonju Main Branch (고궁 전주본점)

– Homepage
https://jeonjugogung.modoo.at

– Tel
063-251-3211

This restaurant has more than 50 years of tradition. You can choose between brass or hot stone pot for your bibimbap bowl, and it offers yellow mung bean jelly, an important part of Jeonju bibimbap, as a salad. On the second floor, you can find an exhibition space showcasing the history of Jeonju bibimbap.

⊙ CheongKwanJang – Songcheon Central Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 송천센트럴파크)

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⊙ Bongi Seolleongtang (봉이설렁탕)

– Tel
+82-63-271-0912

Seolleongtang (ox bone soup) is Korea’s representative health food rich in protein. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do.

⊙ Lotte Department Store – Store Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데백화점 전주점)

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⊙ Beanpole – Lotte Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 롯데 전주점)

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⊙ Olive Young – Jeonju Seosin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주서신점)

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⊙ Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do (한국소리문화의전당)

– Homepage
www.sori21.co.kr

– Tel
+82-63-270-8000

The city of Jeonju prides itself on its rich local culture and history of tradition. Residents are passionate about their heritage, especially when it comes to the arts. The Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do exemplifies and celebrates these community values by regularly offering a full program of visual arts shows. An excellent venue for leisure activities, events, and gatherings, the building itself boasts a stunning architectural style that underscores the institution’s desire to increase art appreciation worldwide.

* Foundation: September 21, 2001

⊙ E-Mart – Jeonju Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 전주)

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Deokjin Park (덕진공원)