About this itinerary
Cheonghosu Village, Go Hong-geon Stele, Gamaso Ravine in Buan 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 5 hr 15 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Buan and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Cheonghosu Village, Go Hong-geon Stele. Lunch at Jihye Sikdang, dinner at Dongwon Banjeom.
Day 2: Gamaso Ravine, Bangye Seonsaeng Historic Site, Udong-ri Dangsan, Seon-gye Waterfall, Buan Celadon Museum. Lunch at Dahae Kkot-ge-jang, dinner at Ttangje Garden.
Day 3: Forest Play Cafe Solsol. Lunch at Ran Sikdang. 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 → Central City Terminal (Seoul)공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Buan Bus TerminalView on Map부안종합버스터미널
Jihye SikdangView on Map지혜식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Buan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Home-style set meal (baekban) ₩8,000. Home-style set meal (baekban): A Korean home-style set meal of rice, soup or stew, and an assortment of side dishes on one tray.
Dongwon BanjeomView on Map동원반점
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Chinese restaurant in Buan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩5,000, 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.
Cozy Cove HotelView on Map코지코브호텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Cozy Cove HotelView on Map코지코브호텔
Dahae Kkot-ge-jangView on Map다해꽃게장
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A crab restaurant in Buan. Rated 4.6 on Google Maps (362 reviews).
Buan Celadon MuseumView on Map부안청자박물관
Ttangje GardenView on Map땅제가든
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A Korean restaurant in Buan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy stir-fried duck (ori-jumulleok) ₩15,000. Spicy stir-fried duck (ori-jumulleok): Duck meat massaged in a spicy red pepper marinade, then stir-fried on a hot plate with vegetables.
Cozy Cove HotelView on Map코지코브호텔
Buan Bus TerminalView on Map부안종합버스터미널
Central City Terminal (Seoul) → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| 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 Buan cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩194,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩125,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩377,000. 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 Buan?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 hr 15 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 Buan without a car?
Yes. 7 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 4 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Buan?
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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