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PungnamMun

Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
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Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Jeonju
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Jeonju, South Korea
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I am sort of surprised the "gate" (that's all it is) got such great reviews. It is in an odd spot- right in the middle of a round-about, so watch out for cars and motorbikes while you are trying to pose for a photo. It's worth a look and a photo, but there's really not much to it. I think... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Previously there were four main gates. Only one of them is still standing - the south gate. It is very easy to visit it after visiting the hanok village as it is only a short walk around. Currently there is a market surrounding the gate and it is a good introduction to a Korean market. More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

As a long time expat in Korea, I try to support locals and this traditional market is an excellent way to experience traditional culture and direct your money away from corporations to locals. I come here to but furniture, gifts, and just to hang out. Korean traditional clothes (hanbok) can be had here reasonably and the girls' dresses will totally... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Not much to look at in itself as it is stuck in the middle of a roundabout, but there are interesting shops in the surrounding area. More

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