Awon Museum & Hotel has often appeared in major K-media productions, drawing attention for its striking blue roof tiles and long, sweeping eaves. Set against the quiet foothills of Wanju, this traditional estate invites travelers to slow down and experience the calm beauty of a historic Korean home.
Awon Museum & Hotel Information
- • Address: 516-7, Songgwangsuman-ro, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do (전북특별자치도 완주군 소양면 송광수만로 516-7)
- • Check-in 16:00–17:00 / Check-out 10:30
- • Reservations available via Naver Booking, up to 10 days before the stay date
- • Parking available inside the accommodation property; nearby open lot available when full
- • Children under age 8 not permitted; no smoking, cooking, or pets allowed
Nestled at the foot of Jongnamsan Mountain in Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do, Awon Museum & Hotel is a 250-year-old hanok originally located in Jinju and later relocated to Wanju. True to its name, meaning “my garden,” the estate combines traditional Korean architecture with a quiet sense of retreat. Even before its recent rise in popularity, it was already known to many visitors as a photoshoot destination for BTS and as a filming location for programs such as the KBS variety show 2 Days & 1 Night and the Netflix series “Mr. Plankton (2024).”
Awon Museum & Hotel brings together the serenity of traditional hanok architecture and the aesthetics of contemporary art. Its defining feature is the concrete structure topped with traditional Korean eaves, where heritage and modernity meet in quiet balance. Visitors may find their gaze lingering on this unfamiliar yet elegant design.
Passing through the modern gallery, a secluded walking trail leads guests toward the old hanok. As the path unfolds through the estate, visitors can slow their pace and take in the quiet atmosphere of the space. The gallery and guest areas are operated separately, allowing overnight guests to enjoy a calm and uninterrupted stay.
Awon Museum & Hotel offers five guest rooms, each with its own quiet character. The traditional structures relocated from Jinju — Yeonhadang, Seolhwadang, Manhyudang, and Seodang — stand alongside Cheonmok Dasil, a tea room that reflects modern hanok minimalism. With capacities ranging from two to six guests, visitors can choose the room that best suits the pace and mood of their stay.
At dawn, views of the surrounding forest and mist-covered mountains create a quiet moment reserved for overnight guests. An open-air bath, morning tea meditation, and a traditional breakfast make the stay feel slow and restorative. Sitting on the daecheongmaru, a traditional Korean open wooden hall, with a book is another simple way to experience the tranquil ambience of the old estate.
As a property listed on the SafeStay platform, Awon Museum & Hotel puts guest safety first throughout its wooden structure. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide alarms are in place across the property. With these safety measures taken care of, guests can set aside their worries and focus on the calm atmosphere and lingering charm that make their stay in a time-honored hanok so memorable.
Beneath Awon's blue-tiled roofs, with the mountain breeze moving quietly through the estate, visitors can retreat from the pace of everyday life. At Awon Museum & Hotel, the quiet beauty of Korean heritage leaves a lasting impression long after the stay ends.
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