Journey to Jeollabukdo Namwon Dalorum Village

Dubbed as the province of traditional cultural heritages and historical sites, Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla Province) houses the popular cities of Jeonju and Namwon. Jeonju being designated as a slow city famous for its fantastically preserve hanok (Korean traditional houses) and bibimbap. Whereas the city of Namwon is considered as the setting for the famous pansori called as the Chunhyangjeon.

Last June 25, 2016 the Korea Rural Tourism Supporters visited Namwon Dalorum Village (남원 달오름마을) and experience first hand the very popular Gourd-dipper bibimbap (‪표주박‬ ‪잔치‬ ‪‎비빔밥) as well as the Korean Traditional snack called as hangwa (한과).

The place was so pristine and relaxing indeed a perfect getaway for those people who wanted to have a weekend rest. 

How to get to Dalorum Village

• From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal (‪‎센트럴시티터미널‬) take a bus bound for Namwon Express Bus Terminal (‪남원고속버스터미널‬) (Ticket price: 15,800 won; Travel time: 3 hours 10 minutes depending on traffic condition) 
• From Namwon Express Bus Terminal take local bus #134 get off at Gunhwadong Bus stop (군화동 정류장) (21 bus stops; Travel time: 58 minutes depending on traffic condition)
• From there walk towards Dalorum Village (about 22 minutes walking; distance: about 1.46 km)  

Entrance to Namwon Dalorum Village (남원 달오름마을)

Gourd Dipper

Namwon Dalorum Village famous Gourd Dipper Bibimbap (표주박‬ ‪잔치‬ ‪‎비빔밥)

My very first Gourd dipper Bibimbap

Korea Rural Supporters attentively listening to the explanation on how to make the Hangwa (한과) or the Korean traditional sweets

Korea Rural Tourism Supporters attentively listening to the lecture
(Photo courtesy of Korea Rural Tourism)

Step-by-step procedure on how to make Hangwa (한과)

Step 1. Deep fry the cookie until it enlarge a bit while continuously flipping it.

Step 2. Transfer the cookies in another big frying pan and deep fry again until it became golden brown

Step 3. Remove excess oil and transfer the cooked cookies in the container containing the molasses.

Step 4. Evenly coat the cookies with the molasses and transfer to the machine filled with breadcrumbs.

Korea Rural Tourism Supporters hands-on experience program
(Photo courtesy of Korea Rural Tourism)

Step 5. Let the machine evenly coat the cookies with breadcrumbs and let it dry for a couple of minutes.

Step 6. Enjoy the Hangwa with hot chocolate or milk.

Bonus: As Korea Rural Tourism Supporters of course we don't forget to have fun while doing famtour (here's our group video eating the Hangwa we made ourselves) 

 

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