Seohak-dong Art Village 서학동예술마을
Jeonju · Seohak-dong, Jeonju Stream & Hyoja · Sights
Seohak-dong is a quiet artists' neighborhood across Jeonju Stream, a world away from the busy Hanok Village lanes. Small galleries, craft workshops, bookshops and cafes are scattered along tree-lined streets, and many of the buildings are old houses reinvented as creative spaces. The charm lies in the unhurried pace and the surprise of finding a studio around a corner.
Some venues keep irregular hours, so look at signs on the doors rather than counting on a schedule. Residents live here, so keep voices low. There is no entry fee for the streets, though shops and galleries may charge.
From the Hanok Village, cross Namcheon Bridge and walk about ten minutes. City buses and taxis also reach the neighborhood. (Show a driver: 서학동예술마을)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 서학동예술마을
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings and afternoons are best, when workshops are open and the streets are calm.
- Pair it with
- Namcheon Bridge & Cheongyeonru and Hanbyeokdang & Jeonju Stream Path are close, and It Anything makes a good brunch stop.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A quiet artists' neighborhood across Jeonju Stream, with small galleries, workshops and bookshops. Many open irregularly, so look at signs on the door.