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2024 Gimje-si Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
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If you love bread, you must visit 'Solid'.
Located in downtown Gimje, this cafe sells a variety of salt bread and pastries. The interior is clean, and the view of the lush trees and the quiet street through the window provides a sense of tranquility. The bread is crispy with a rich buttery flavor, especially the bottom of the salt bread which enhances the buttery taste! If you visit Gimje, make sure to stop by Solid for some delicious bread!
📍Solid
▫️Location: 62, Dojak 7-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Mondays
Sun - Thu 10:00 - 22:00
→ Last order at 21:30
Fri, Sat 10:00 - 23:00
→ Last order at 22:30
Local's Recommended Korean Set Meal Restaurant in Gimje.
This Korean set meal restaurant is located in Sinpung-dong, Gimje-si. It is known as a restaurant recommended by locals. They serve dishes such as kimchi stew, dried radish greens soup, and pollack stew. Among them, the kimchi stew is the most popular dish because of its deep and spicy flavor. Be sure to try it when you visit Gimje!
📍Baegane Baeteojineun Jip
▫️Location: 41, Sinpung-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Daily 06:30 - 21:30
→ Break Time 15:00 - 17:00
A Hearty Kimchi Stew Set Meal Restaurant in Gimje
Located in Sinpung-dong, Gimje City, this restaurant offers a set meal with a variety of side dishes at an affordable price.
When you order the 8,000 KRW kimchi stew, you get a variety of side dishes that go well with rice, including seasoned vegetables, braised mackerel, acorn jelly, and fresh kimchi. The side dishes alone are enough to finish a bowl of rice.
The kimchi stew, which includes meat, kimchi, and large chunks of tofu, has a rich flavor and is perfect for a warm meal.
📍Baegane Baeteojineunjip
▪️Address: 41, Sinpung-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▪️Business Hours: 06:30 - 21:30
→ Break Time: 15:00 - 17:00
❗️Closed every Monday
European Sensibility Cafe Roadview
Cafe Roadview is a brand that fully embodies the European sensibility.
Cafe Roadview Gimje Geomsan Branch is a great place to spend time on the outdoor terrace. It's perfect for staying in the current autumn weather. You can feel like you're in a European cafe. The prices are also reasonable, making it a great place to enjoy!
📍Cafe Roadview (Gimje Geomsan Branch)
▫️Location: 11, Geomsantaekji 4-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours
Mon - Fri 08:00 - 22:00
→ Last Order 21:30
Sat, Sun 09:00 - 22:00
Gimje Walking Modern History Tour
There are several places in Gimje city where you can glimpse modern history. These places are close to Gimje Station and can be easily reached on foot.
From modern Hanok to Japanese-style houses, and even cafes remodeled from modern buildings over 100 years old! The Gimje Walking Modern History Tour allows you to encounter buildings that preserve modern history. Be sure to try it out!
1️⃣ Gimje Sinpung-dong Modern Hanok (Photos 1-2)
2️⃣ Gimje Sinpung-dong Japanese-style House (Photos 3-4)
3️⃣ Taerang 1918 (Photos 5-6)
Youth Mall Arirak: A Vitalizing Force for the Local Economy!
Located right next to Gimje Traditional Market, Youth Mall Arirak is operated by young entrepreneurs who are injecting new energy into the stagnant local economy.
Selected by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups for the Specialized First Step Market Development Project, Youth Mall Arirak at Gimje Traditional Market has successfully implemented the five major innovation tasks for traditional markets: customer trust, payment convenience, hygiene and cleanliness improvement, safety and fire management, and strengthening merchant organization. This has significantly contributed to the revitalization of Gimje Traditional Market. Be sure to visit when you travel to Gimje.
📍Gimje Traditional Market Youth Mall Arirak
▪️Address: 138 Seongsan-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do, 1st floor, Youth Mall
▪️Business Hours: Varies by store
❗️Closed every Sunday
A great cafe to start your morning on a positive note.
Located in Yochon-dong, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, this cafe offers a spacious two-story building and a variety of bakery items. It opens at 7:30 AM, making it a perfect spot to kickstart your day with a morning coffee.
📍Angel-in-us Coffee Gimje Central Branch
▪️Address: 170 Dongseo-ro, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk
▪️Business Hours: Daily 07:30 - 22:00
Great Places for an Autumn Stroll
Located at 7-3 Gyodong, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, the old Gimje Government Office preserves the buildings from the Joseon Dynasty.
The Gimje Government Office is unique in that it is the only government office in the country where the Dongheon and Naea buildings stand side by side. With many trees signaling the arrival of autumn, it is highly recommended for a leisurely autumn walk and travel!
📍Old Gimje Government Office
▪️Address: 7-3 Gyodong, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk
A place to enjoy delicious coffee at a reasonable price.
MegaMGC Coffee is a beloved franchise coffee brand that offers large servings at affordable prices anytime, anywhere.
Gimje Terminal Branch is conveniently located right across from Gimje Terminal, making it a great spot to visit at the start or end of your journey. Enjoy delicious coffee at reasonable prices.
📍MegaMGC Coffee Gimje Terminal Branch
▪️Address: 244 Dongseo-ro, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▪️Business Hours: Daily 08:00 - 22:00
→ Last Order 21:30
Temple in the mountains
Geumsunsa is a 600 year old traditional Korean Buddhist Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, surrounded by beautiful nature in the Bukhansan National Park which is very accessible from any places in Seoul. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak. The temple offers temple stay programs where visitors can experience Buddhist culture.
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Value-for-money sandwich shop 'Earthware'
A new cafe located in Sinpung-dong, Gimje-si, which opened not long ago.
Earthware means earthenware, symbolizing the essence contained within rather than the rough exterior. You can enjoy coffee and sandwiches at reasonable prices, with an Americano for 1,800 KRW and a sandwich for 5,500 KRW.
It's conveniently located in downtown Gimje, making it easy to visit!
(14-minute walk from Gimje Station!)
📍Earthware
▫️Location: 3rd shop, 1st floor, 96 Geumseong-ro, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business hours: Daily 08:00 - 20:00
→ Last order at 19:30
Soot-Grilled Pork Ribs Restaurant 'Memories of Pork Ribs'
Located in Sinpung-dong, Gimje City, this restaurant specializes in pork ribs.
You can enjoy pork ribs grilled over charcoal, giving them a smoky flavor.
They offer fresh pork ribs, marinated pork ribs, and spicy pork ribs, so you can choose according to your taste. The ribs are pre-grilled to 70-80% to make it easier for you to finish grilling them over charcoal!
Don't miss out on the delicious bean sprout soup that comes as a standard side dish!
📍Memories of Pork Ribs
▫️Location: 11, Geumseong 8-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Sundays
17:00 - 23:00
→ Last order at 22:00
Gimje Gwana: A Perfect Autumn Destination in Gimje
Gimje Gwana, the government office building where local officials conducted their duties, was established by Governor Min Do-ga in the 8th year of King Hyeonjong's reign in 1667. Serving as the administrative center during the Joseon Dynasty, it houses both the Dongheon and Naea, which were the core of the town's governance. Visiting in autumn is particularly delightful, with the vibrant red foliage and cool breeze making it perfect for a leisurely stroll.
📍Gimje Gwana (Dongheon and Naea)
▫️Location: Gyodong, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
The exotic appearance of 'Yochon Cathedral' catches the eye.
Located in Yochon-dong, Gimje City, it belongs to the Jeonju Diocese of the Catholic Church. It was promoted to Gimje Parish on June 16, 1935, after being separated from Suryu Cathedral.
In 1954, the land in Yochon-dong, the current site of the cathedral, was purchased, and in 1956, the cathedral was relocated from Geomsan-dong to Yochon-dong and newly built. On January 26, 1985, when Sinpung Cathedral was separated and newly established from Gimje Parish, Gimje Parish was renamed Yochon Cathedral. If you visit Gimje, take your time to look around!
📍Yochon Cathedral
▫️Location: 253-16 Sinpung-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
A Budget-Friendly Cafe: Hash Coffee
Hash Coffee is known for its great value, offering generous portions and delicious flavors. From Americano to Bonibam Latte, Oat Latte, and Zero Vanilla Latte, you can enjoy these drinks without any guilt even when on a diet.
The cafe also offers a variety of desserts, making it a perfect spot to enjoy coffee and sweets while spending some quality time!
📍Hash Coffee (Gimje Branch)
▫️Location: 62, Geomsan Taekji-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Daily 08:30 - 21:00
→ Last Order at 20:30
A cozy cafe 'Maegal Itgan'
Located in Sinpung-dong, Gimje, this place exudes a vintage vibe from the exterior. The old house has been remodeled, and you can order in the main building and enjoy your time in the annex. The space, decorated with antique items, was perfect for a quiet rest!
📍Maegal Itgan
▫️Location: 175-4 Sinpung-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Currently open only on Mondays
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
→ Last order at 7:30 PM
The delicious wood-fired pizza at 'Coincidentally'
Located in Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, this cafe offers wood-fired pizzas. They also have salads that pair well with the pizzas, and you can enjoy just the cafe menu as well!
Be sure to try their coffee made from freshly roasted beans and their wood-fired pizzas loaded with toppings.
📍Coincidentally
▫️Location: 188-13 Woorim-ro, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours
Mon - Fri 11:00 - 21:30
Sat, Sun 10:30 - 21:30
Chewy and Mugwort-flavored Rice Cake Shop 'Sangsang Mill'
These mugwort rice cakes are made from domestic new rice and glutinous rice, fragrant sea breeze mugwort, and dough kneaded over a thousand times, filled with our specially developed sweet bean paste.
The mugwort rice cakes come in five different fillings, making it easy to choose your favorite. You can conveniently store them in the freezer and take them out for a quick snack by thawing them briefly! Enjoy the chewy mugwort rice cakes!
📍Sangsang Mill
▫️Location: 724 Juksan-ro, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours
Mon - Sat 09:00 - 20:00
Sun 15:00 - 20:00
A Clean and Comfortable Cafe 'Plemod'
Located in Geomsan-dong, Gimje, this cafe offers a clean and comfortable atmosphere. With large windows, it receives plenty of sunlight and offers a view of the fields, making it a great place to relax while enjoying the rural scenery. If you time it right, you can also see trains passing through the fields!
📍Plemod
▫️Location: 297 Duwol-ro, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Tuesdays
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
→ Last Order at 9:00 PM
Famous for its brioche donuts, 'Ohaus'
Located in Yochon-dong, Gimje, this cafe is renowned for its brioche donuts. They offer 8 different types of donuts made with rich brioche bread filled with sweet fillings.
They also serve coffee, making it a great place to enjoy sweet desserts, and it's also perfect for gifts.
📍Ohaus
▫️Location: 79-3, Yochonbuk-ro, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Sundays
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
A Value-for-Money Restaurant with Delicious Ribs: 'Eunhaengnamu Galmaegi'
This meat restaurant offers beef ribs and marinated pork ribs.
It's a great place where you can enjoy both tender beef and sweet marinated pork ribs. They also have cold buckwheat noodles, which are perfect for a refreshing finish. The prices are reasonable, making it a well-known value-for-money restaurant.
📍Eunhaengnamu Galmaegi
▫️Location: 22 Dojak-ro, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Sundays
17:00 - 22:00
A cafe where you can enjoy a massage while looking at the sea.
This cafe can be found while driving along the Saemangeum Seawall. It's a place where you can relax by drinking coffee while gazing at the sea or relieve your fatigue with a massage chair! There's also a garden in front of the cafe, making it a great spot for a walk.
📍Ediya Coffee (Saemangeum Hydrangea Island DI Branch)
▫️Location: 1504 Saemangeum-ro, Jinbong-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours
Mon - Fri 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
→ Last Order 6:20 PM
Sat, Sun 10:10 AM - 7:00 PM
→ Last Order 6:50 PM
Handmade Fabric Accessories Shop
This shop is located in a rural village in Juksan-myeon, Gimje.
It is an emotional accessory shop that sells items made of fabric, embroidered products, and Indian fabrics.
They sell everything from clothes and bags to coasters and snap button organizers, so be sure to visit!
📍Rim Embroidery Workshop
▫️Location: 146 Juksan-ro, Juksan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do (next to the barbershop)
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
A large café with a stunning view of Geumpyeong Reservoir.
Located in Cheongdo-ri, Gimje, this large café is famous for its beautiful reservoir scenery. It's well-known for its delicious financiers. It's a great place to enjoy coffee and desserts while having a wonderful time.
Visit to relax and enjoy the beautiful reservoir view!
📍Dalbam
▫️Location: 112-6, Moak 7-gil, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do, Café Dalbam
▫️Business Hours: Every day 11:00 - 21:00
→ Last order at 20:30
A great place to relax and enjoy the countryside scenery.
This cafe is located in an alley in Yochon-dong, Gimje.
It's a two-story building with a small and beautiful view of the countryside from above. They sell popular breads like bagels and salt bread, and offer a variety of drinks from coffee to fruit beverages, making it enjoyable for everyone!
📍Cafe 33-3
▫️Location: 33-3, Yochon 5-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Mondays
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
→ Last order at 9:00 PM
A must-visit café for brunch.
Located at the end of Geomsan-dong, Gimje.
The café is decorated with vintage items and has a clean atmosphere.
They offer a variety of brunch options such as salads, Shakshuka, and sandwiches. Be sure to try the Shakshuka when you visit!
📍The Birasta Café
▫️Location: 1st Floor, 377 Duwol-ro, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Hours: Closed on Mondays
Tue - Fri 10:00 - 21:00
Sun 14:00 - 21:00
A cafe perfect for spending a leisurely time while gazing at rice fields.
This cafe offers a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while looking at the lush green rice fields through the window in the middle of the city.
It's a place where you can take a break and heal from the busy life!
Highly recommended for those who want to spend a peaceful and leisurely time.
📍Cafe 404
▫️Location: 61 Nambuk 5-gil, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do, Cafe 404
▫️Business Hours: Closed on Mondays
Tue - Fri 08:00 - 21:30
→ Last order 21:00
Sat, Sun 09:00 - 21:30
→ Last order 21:00
Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Octopus Recommendation: 'Nakji Love'
Located in Gimje Geumsansa, this restaurant specializes in stir-fried octopus. The dish features octopus and vegetables stir-fried with a smoky flavor, offering a spicy and sweet taste! The sweetness is more pronounced than the spiciness, and there's also a version with abalone, making it great for family meals.
📍Nakji Love
▫️Location: 188-23, Urim-ro, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Hours: Closed on Mondays
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Recommended Bakery Cafe near Jeonju
This bakery cafe is located near Jeonju, in Gimje Geumsansa.
The view from the window is beautiful, and the interior is clean and spacious, making it a great place to bring your parents!
In spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it's nice to sit by the window and enjoy the cherry blossoms.
📍Kim Jeong Seon Bakery
▫️Location: 188-14, Urim-ro, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Every day 09:00 - 21:00
A large cafe with a beautiful garden, spanning 3,000 pyeong.
Located in Seonam-ri, Gimje, it is surrounded by nature, making it a great place to relax. This large cafe, covering 3,000 pyeong, has outdoor gardens and seating areas perfect for spending time with children and dogs. There are also many photo spots ideal for those who love taking pictures. Highly recommended for photography enthusiasts!
*Dogs are allowed, but only small and medium-sized dogs under 10kg are permitted.
📍Cafe Seonam-ri
▫️Location: 109 Seonam 5-gil, Geumgu-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do
▫️Business Hours: Daily 11:00 - 20:00
→ Last order at 19:30
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