About this itinerary
Hwajanggol Valley, Boryeong Coal Museum, Seongjusan Natural Recreation Forest in Boryeong is known as a place to enjoy nature close to town. This itinerary leaves plenty of time for walking, with a nearby meal after each stroll.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 4 hr 10 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Boryeong and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Hwajanggol Valley, Boryeong Coal Museum, Seongjusan Natural Recreation Forest. Lunch at Hwanghaewon, dinner at Meokbo Macha.
Day 2: Myeongdaegol Valley, Oseosan National Recreation Forest, Daecheon Hannae Stone Bridge, Boryeong Central Market. Lunch at Seongji Boryeong Main, dinner at Eomma Bapsang.
Day 3: Cheonghcheon Lake Trail, Pyeonggang-tteul-ae. Lunch at Eunseong Restaurant. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Trails get dark quickly after sunset, so avoid late-afternoon starts. Bring water and comfortable shoes.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul Express Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Boryeong Bus TerminalView on Map보령종합터미널
Meokbo MachaView on Map먹보마차
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A pojangmacha (street tent bar) in Boryeong. A pojangmacha is a Korean street-tent bar serving snacks such as fish cakes and tteokbokki with drinks.
Sinjeong MotelView on Map신정모텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Sinjeong MotelView on Map신정모텔
Seongji Boryeong MainView on Map성지 보령본점
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Chinese restaurant in Boryeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩6,000. Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon): A Korean-Chinese dish of wheat noodles topped with a dark sauce of stir-fried black bean paste, pork and onion.
Eomma BapsangView on Map엄마밥상
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Boryeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000, Soft tofu stew (sundubu-jjigae) ₩7,000. Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae): A stew of well-fermented kimchi simmered with pork or tuna and tofu — one of the most common everyday meals at Korean home-style restaurants.
Sinjeong MotelView on Map신정모텔
Eunseong RestaurantView on Map은성식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Boryeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩8,000, Fermented soybean stew (cheonggukjang) ₩8,000. Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae): A savory stew of Korean fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, onion and potato.
Boryeong Bus TerminalView on Map보령종합터미널
Seoul Express Bus Terminal → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
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| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 3-day trip to Boryeong cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩144,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩78,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩306,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Boryeong?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 4 hr 10 min in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Boryeong without a car?
Yes. 12 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Boryeong?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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