IntroductionBibimbap was one of the top three foods during the Joseon period and it is thought to be the most favorite Korean meal among foreigners. In particular, Jeonju Bibimbap is considered one of the best foods in Korea. It is a nutritious and healthy food comprised of rice with bean sprouts, one of 10 famous foods in Jeonju. Jeonju's bibimbap is decorated with five colors and witholds five tastes that come from 30 different ingredients including gingko, pine nut, chestnut, walnut and fresh seasonal vegetables. It has a balanced nutrition, packed with carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals alike. It is considered the perfect food embracing the ancestor’s wisdom and scientific theory.
Jeonju is the center of Korea's delicious cuisine and its representative food is Bibimbap. Jeonju Bibimbap Festival is held in the area around Jeonju Hanok Village and Korean Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall.
ProgramsRefer to the official website
Performance Times09:00-20:00
Admission/Participation FeesFree (separate charge required for some programs)
Transportation[Express Intercity Bus]
Gangnam Bus Terminal ↔ Jeonju (about 2 hours 40 minutes)
Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal ↔ Jeonju (about 2 hours 30 minutes)
Gwangju Bus Terminal ↔ Jeonju (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
[Train]
Yongsan Station (KTX, Saemaul, Mugunghwa) ↔ Jeonju Station
[Bus]
1) From Jeonju Station, take Bus No.12, 60 ,79, 109, 119, 142, 508, 513, 536 or 542
- Get off at Jeondong Cathedral (Hanok Village) Bus Stop.
2) From Jeonju Intercity/Express Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 5-1 or 79.
- Get off at Jeondong Cathedral (Hanok Village) Bus Stop.
[Taxi]
Approx. 15-20 minutes from Jeonju Station or Jeonju Bus Terminal
Homepagewww.bibimbapfest.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Period10.09.2019 ~ 10.12.2019
Address95, Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
전라북도 전주시 완산구 서학로 95 (동서학동)
LocationJeonju Hanok Village & Korean Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall
Telephone• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-231-8969
Referred from : Korea Tourism Organization
http://visitkorea.or.kr
