Jeonbuk State is where the traditional form of Korean culture is best preserved. Jeonju is a city with a Hanok Village in its heart. It is the largest and most famous city in Jeonbuk State. In addition to bibimbap and bean sprout and rice soup, the food is delicious no matter where you go, making it a favorite city for foodies. Namwon, where the famous love between Chun-hyang and Mong-ryong bloomed under the Gwanghallu Pavilion, is also a good place to visit. Take the monorail across the Namwon Tourist Complex and find yourself falling in love with Namwon.
In Gunsan and Iksan, you can explore the modern buildings built during the Japanese Occupation period. In Gunsan, which retains the scenery and history of Korea in the 1930s, you can easily see Japanese-style houses and modern buildings that remain as you walk along the city tour course. In Iksan, you can visit the Baekje period sites of the Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri and the Mireuksa Temple Site, which are registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Jeongeup is a must-visit place in the fall. Naejangsan Mountain is one of the most beautiful places for fall colors in Korea, while Naejangsa Temple takes on a particular beauty in the fall.
Jeonbuk State’s bestkept secret, Jangsu, stirs your heart with the scenery of tranquil nature. It is famous for Uiamsa Shrine, dedicated to the brave entertainer Nongae, and her birthplace. Jangansan Mountain is famous for its silver grasses in the fall. Wanju, which is home to the Gosan Recreational Forest, Jeonbuk Daea Arboretum, and Daedunsan Mountain, and Sunchang, where you can try making red chili paste, offer plenty of reasons as to why you should visit Jeonbuk State.
Jinan is Korea's largest producer of ginseng. It has distinct seasonal variations in temperatures and cooler average temperatures than surrounding areas, making it a great place to grow ginseng. Jinan’s ginseng has low pest infestation and high saponin content, and it retains its unique aroma for a long time. It can be refined into red ginseng, ginseng tea, and ginseng extract.
 | JEONBUK GINSENG COOPERATIVE JINAN GINSENG This ginseng is harvested in the Jinan Highlands, located 400m above sea level. With a firm body and excellent texture and flavor, Jinan ginseng is cultivated in small plots and is thus less prone to pests. “Gajaegol Jinan Hongsam” grows its ginseng with plenty of organic materials like straw and grass, sterilized with sunlight and with plenty of oxygen supply, without using any chemical fertilizers.
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