Located in the southwest of Korea, Jeonbuk province possesses many famous scenic spots, which is also known as the cradle of Taekwondo martial arts with the largest Taekwondo stadium in the world.
On the evening of February 15, 2023, at Huong Sen Hotel, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City, Jeollabuk-do province (Jeonbuk) cooperated with Sarang Vietnam company to organize a seminar to introduce Jeonllabuk-do tourism.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa – Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, leaders of Jeonbuk province and delegates and guests discussed on the sidelines of the event.
Attending the program were delegates from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, Hamtrip Tourism Association, Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Hau Giang province and more than 20 travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City and domestic media agencies.
Speaking at the opening of the event, Mr. Lee Jin Kwan – Director of the Department of Tourism of Jeollabuk province said that Ho Chi Minh City was voted as one of the top 100 tourist destinations in the world in 2022, a city where everyone all over the world want to visit.
Mr. Lee Jin Kwan – Director of Jeollabuk Provincial Department of Tourism
According to Mr. Lee Jin Kwan, Ho Chi Minh City is also a very attractive and attractive destination for Korean people. The number of Korean tourists coming to visit and travel here always accounts for the majority of the total number of tourists we come to Vietnam.
In our country, Jeollabuk province is also a city rich in history and culture. In particular, this is the city that holds the UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Korean book of the Joseon Dynasty recording the history of the Joseon kingdom from the 14th to the 19th century.
In May and August this year, two key events will be solemnly held in Jeollabuk province: the 2023 Asia Pacific Games, which will bring together athletes from all over the world. and the saemangeum World Scout Festival brings together more than 50,000 young people from 170 countries, the director of the Jeollabuk Provincial Tourism Department added.
Ms. Dang Thi Thuy Van – Director of Sarang Vietnam travel company.
Introducing an extremely attractive and interesting destination, a place where tourists can come to “live a slow life”, Ms. Dang Thi Thuy Van – Director of Sarang Vietnam travel agency shared, Jeollabuk-do is famous for its famous tourist attractions. Traditional beauty can be mentioned as Jeonju Ancient Village with Hanok houses more than 700 years old and the cradle of Taekwondo martial arts with the largest Taekwondo stadium in the world.
Besides, Jeonbuk is also known for its beautiful natural landscapes; especially the cherry blossoms of Plum Mountain in spring, the majestic Jirisan Mountain with a cool waterfall in the summer; Naejangsan mountain is splendid with golden leaves in autumn, Deokyoo mountain is covered with white snow in winter.
The romantic old village of Jeonju with Hanok houses over 700 years old.
In terms of cuisine, visitors will surely be satisfied with traditional delicacies imbued with local identity such as Bibimbap, grilled meat, Makgeolli rice wine, and especially the traditional Korean Hanjeongsik table.
Jeonju city of Jeollabuk province is also known as a creative culinary city (alongside the cities of Popayan of Columbia, Oxelosund of Sweden). This place is also the home of dishes that anyone who comes to Korea must try, such as bibimbap, royal cuisine, rice wine, etc.
Mr. Lee Jae Hoon – Chief Representative of the Korea National Administration of Tourism in Vietnam spoke at the seminar.
According to Mr. Lee Jae Hoon – Chief Representative of the Korea National Administration of Tourism in Vietnam, which is considered one of the five fastest-recovering markets of Korean tourism, in 2022, 185,000 Vietnamese tourists have chosen it. destination following restarting international travel. This is an extremely positive number showing the potential of the Vietnamese market to reach the same number of visitors as before the epidemic period.
Representatives of Jeonbuk province and Hamtrip tourism association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the workshop.
On this occasion, in order to promote promotion and build tourism products to Jeonbuk in the near future, representatives of Jeonbuk province and Hamtrip tourism association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding shows Jeonbuk province’s interest in the Vietnamese market and its determination to attract Vietnamese tourists in the future.