Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine July 2019 | Page 76

Travel / Jeonju
/ ON THE MAP
This heritage city is the capital of North Jeolla
Province in western South Korea, and one of the
most popular destinations for Korean tourists.
‘Dine for a day in Jeonju,
be spoilt for a lifetime’ is an
age-old local maxim that still
has currency. Two hours from
Seoul, Jeonju is a popular day
trip for the capital’s foodie
crowd – and a worthwhile
minibreak from the hustle
of the big city.
Jeonju can transport you to another time.
In its old town quarter – known as ‘Hanok Village’,
or Maeul – hundreds of traditional town houses rub
shoulders, their gardens and courtyards shadow-
draped, the air filled with the tinkle of wind chimes
and whispers of the past. It’s a beguiling place
when the sun is setting.
If you really want to immerse yourself in Jeonju’s
yesteryear, follow the local ‘Generation Z’ lead and
hire a traditional hanbok costume for two hours
(KRW12,000–24,000). Women flounce around town
in chima (billowy chiffon dresses that are often finely
decorated), while men opt for baji leggings and
dapper headgear including the gat (like a top
hat but made of mesh).
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 omen flounce around town in chima
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(billowy chiffon dresses that are often
finely decorated), while men opt for baji
leggings and dapper headgear including
the gat (like a top hat but made of mesh).