About this itinerary
Sanghae Valley, Jamgok Reservoir, Bokjusan National Forest Recreation Area in Cheorwon 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 3 hr 15 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Cheorwon and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Sanghae Valley, Jamgok Reservoir, Bokjusan National Forest Recreation Area. Lunch at Donpudae, dinner at Umijeong.
Day 2: Former Cheolwon First Church, Soisan Monorail, Cherwon History and Culture Park, Soisan Ecological Forest Green Trail, Cherwon Labor Party Building. Lunch at Chunil Makguksu, dinner at Cherwon Sol Hyang-gi.
Day 3: Soisan Mountain. Lunch at Yeonsarang. 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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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 →Dongsongsioebeoseu Bus TerminalView on Map동송시외버스공용터미널
DonpudaeView on Map돈푸대
₩60,000 (US$43.1)A Korean restaurant about a 7-minute walk from Noripark Cherwon Branch. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩12,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Bokjusan National Forest Recreation AreaView on Map국립 복주산자연휴양림
UmijeongView on Map우미정
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Cheorwon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Beef short rib soup (galbitang) ₩12,000. Beef short rib soup (galbitang): A clear, long-simmered broth with beef short ribs, glass noodles and radish.
Hakmaru PensionView on Map학마루펜션
₩104,000 (US$74.7)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hakmaru PensionView on Map학마루펜션
Soisan MonorailView on Map소이산 모노레일
Chunil MakguksuView on Map춘일막국수
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A buckwheat noodles restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Noripark Cherwon Branch. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Buckwheat noodles (makguksu) ₩7,000. Buckwheat noodles (makguksu): Gangwon-style buckwheat noodles served in chilled radish-kimchi broth or tossed in a spicy sauce.
Cheorwon Lava Plateau (Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark)View on Map철원 용암대지 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)
FreeHakmaru PensionView on Map학마루펜션
Dongsongsioebeoseu Bus TerminalView on Map동송시외버스공용터미널
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 Cheorwon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩204,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩122,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩401,000. 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 Cheorwon?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 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 Cheorwon without a car?
Yes. 5 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 5 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Cheorwon?
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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