5 reasons to visit Jeonju

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 05:55 — Anonymous Hankering for a weekend getaway from
Seoul? The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival kicks off today at its namesake city in
the south of the peninsula. A little under three hours away by bus, Jeonju
features a historical setting, an artistic vibe and a culinary reputation.
Here are five reasons to visit the city. 1. BibimbapAmong its many titles,
Jeonju is known as "The Best Taste City in Korea," and for good reason. The
Jeonju version of Korea's beloved lunch in a bowl counts bean sprouts
(콩나물) and raw beef (육회) as key ingredients, and is regarded by most
to be the best.It comes as no surprise then, that bibimbap restaurants can be
found at every corner in Jeonju.  var OutbrainPermaLink =
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