Located in the southeast region of the Korean peninsula, Busan is the country's largest port city and boasts an abundance of coastal tourist attractions, historical and cultural sites, and trendy shopping areas. The city has a well-developed public transportation system, but for a more convenient and all-inclusive tour, hop aboard the Busan City Tour. The Busan City Tour is comprised of a variety of one-day courses that cover some of the area's major attractions (Haeundae Beach, Taejongdae Resort Park, BEXCO, Jagalchi Market, Dalmaji-gil Road, etc.). The Circulatory Tour covers Taejonogdae Resort Park and Haeundae Beac; the History and Culture Exploration Tour includes major historic sites; the Natural Ecology Tour introduces the rich ecosystem of Busan; the Night View Tour shows some of the city's most fascinating nighttime attractions. Each seat on the bus is equipped with an individual TV screen, providing visitors with information about the stops along the way in a p...
The culturally abundant city of Jeonju can be found in the middle of the Korean peninsula. This historical city dates back to the Baekje Kingdom. Gyeon Hwon founded the nation after the dissolution of the three kingdoms in 892. Jeonju became the capital city, and provided present day Jeonju full of many treasures including a Traditional Korean village. It is recommended that tourists visiting Jeonju, begin at this unique village. The village area includes a traditional hot spring and is surrounded by many popular tourist spots. This is a must-see for foreign tourists. The Joseon Dynasty was founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye. His portrait is enshrined in this city. Other cultural gems include Pungnammun Gate, Jeonju Confucian School, Jeonju Traditional Life Experience Park, Jeonju Traditional Craftworks Exhibition Hall, Jeonju Treasures Center, Gangam Calligraphy Museum, Jeonju Traditional Culture Center, and Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, well known in Korean Catholic history. In addition, the Jeonju Traditional Culture Center gives visitors the unique experience of life in a traditional Korean house, known as 'Hanok' in Korean. The Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center also gives visitors traditional style accommodations in a comfortable setting. This is a great experience for foreigners. 
Jeonju's most well known food is by far Jeonju bibimbap. It consists of rice topped with such tasty foods as bean sprouts, Chinese bellflowers, spinach, dropwort, mushrooms, and beef. These ingredients are mixed together before they're eaten. This dish is not only delicious, but also full of nutrition. Other famous foods from this region are kongnamul gukbap (a bean sprout soup mixed with rice) and hanjeonsik (plentiful Korean style dinner menu). kongnamul gukbap is prepared by first putting a bean sprout soup in an earthen bowl, then adding the essential seasonings, and lastly boiling the mixture. This dish is usually served with a plethora of side dishes making for a most enjoyable meal. The side dishes may change with each season, being that the freshest ingredients of the season are used. Igang wine is often enjoyed with these foods in Jeonju. This wine is made from rice barley, polished rice, cinnamon, ginger, and pears. This sweet and savory wine is said to reduce fatigue and benefit your mind, body, and soul.
If you are looking for a unique lodging experience, the Jeonju Hanok Village is the place for you. This facility is ideally situated to make touring easy and is highly recommended for foreign tourists. The Traditional Life Experience Park should also be a must-do on your list. If you need a hotel in the area, the Hotel Riviera is ideally situated in the Hanok village area.
When touring Jeonju, it is a good idea to use local city busses and taxis. The Jeonju Hanok Village area is full of things to do. Everything is in close proximity, so walking between points is suggested. When leaving the village area, take advantage of one of the many local city busses.
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