About this itinerary
Nae Byeonsan, Byeonsan Haesuchim, Norumok Sangsahwa Trail 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 3 nights in Buan and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Nae Byeonsan. Lunch at Jihye Sikdang, dinner at Byeonsan Drivers' Restaurant.
Day 2: Byeonsan Haesuchim, Norumok Sangsahwa Trail, Byeonsan Beach, Songpo Port. Lunch at Donggeurami Garden, dinner at Byeonsan Banjeom.
Day 3: Cheonghosu Village, Buan Guam-ri Dolmen Group, Go Hong-geon Stele, Cheongho Reservoir. Lunch at Dongwon Banjeom, dinner at Byeonsan Myeonggin Baji Juk.
Day 4: Gamaso Ravine. Lunch at Jangsuhaejangguk. 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.
Byeonsan Drivers' RestaurantView on Map변산기사님식당
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A Korean restaurant in Buan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Home-style set meal (baekban) ₩10,000. 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.
Yeonhwamun Hotel ByeonsanView on Map연화문호텔 변산
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Yeonhwamun Hotel ByeonsanView on Map연화문호텔 변산
Donggeurami GardenView on Map동그라미가든
₩50,000 (US$35.9)A Korean restaurant in Buan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Marinated raw crab (gejang) ₩25,000. Marinated raw crab (gejang): Raw crab either cured in a soy-based marinade (ganjang-gejang) or tossed in a spicy chili sauce (yangnyeom-gejang).
Byeonsan BanjeomView on Map변산반점
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Chinese restaurant in Buan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩7,000. 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.
Yeonhwamun Hotel ByeonsanView on Map연화문호텔 변산
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Yeonhwamun Hotel ByeonsanView on Map연화문호텔 변산
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.
Yeonhwamun Hotel ByeonsanView on Map연화문호텔 변산
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Yeonhwamun Hotel ByeonsanView on Map연화문호텔 변산
JangsuhaejanggukView on Map장수해장국
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A hangover soup restaurant in Buan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Ox-blood soup with rice (seonji-gukbap) ₩8,000. Ox-blood soup with rice (seonji-gukbap): Rice in beef bone broth with congealed ox blood (seonji), dried cabbage leaves and bean sprouts.
Buan Bus TerminalView on Map부안종합버스터미널
Central City Terminal (Seoul) → 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 4-day trip to Buan cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩216,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩123,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩447,000. 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. 10 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 6 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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