About this itinerary
Hanjaegol Valley, Dahwarim Botanical Garden & Healing Garden, Gamagol Valley in Damyang 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 5 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Damyang and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Hanjaegol Valley, Dahwarim Botanical Garden & Healing Garden. Lunch at Damyang Apjip Tteokgalbi & Noodles, dinner at Dal, Bora.
Day 2: Gamagol Valley, Juknokwon, Damyang Gwanbangjerim, Yonghwasa Temple. Lunch at Sanarae Hosu, dinner at Daetong Bamboo Shoot Sundae.
Day 3: Chuwol Mountain. Lunch at Bunsik Nara. 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 →Central City Terminal (Seoul) → Damyang Bus Terminalexpress bus
Route on Google Maps →Book intercity bus on KOBUS →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Damyang Bus TerminalView on Map담양공용버스터미널
Damyang Apjip Tteokgalbi & NoodlesView on Map담양앞집 떡갈비국수전문점
₩39,000 (US$28.0)A grilled minced short-rib patties restaurant in Damyang. Grilled minced short-rib patties (tteok-galbi): Beef or pork rib meat finely minced, seasoned, shaped into flat patties and grilled. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (237 reviews).
Dahwarim Botanical Garden & Healing GardenView on Map다화림식물원&치유정원
Dal, BoraView on Map달,보라
₩4,000 (US$2.9)A restaurant in Damyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩2,000. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Damyang Firefly PensionView on Map담양반딧불펜션
₩99,000 (US$71.1)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Damyang Firefly PensionView on Map담양반딧불펜션
Sanarae HosuView on Map산아래호수
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A Korean restaurant in Damyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Damyang BakeryView on Map담양제과
Daetong Bamboo Shoot SundaeView on Map대통죽순순대
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean blood sausage restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Gwanbang Jerim. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Loach soup (chueotang) ₩8,000. Loach soup (chueotang): A hearty soup of pond loach, boiled and finely ground, simmered with dried radish greens and cabbage leaves. Namwon style (ground) is most common; Seoul style may use whole loaches.
Damyang Firefly PensionView on Map담양반딧불펜션
₩99,000 (US$71.1)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Damyang Firefly PensionView on Map담양반딧불펜션
Bunsik NaraView on Map분식나라
₩6,000 (US$4.3)A Korean restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Namhui Pavilion. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Seaweed rice rolls (gimbap) ₩3,000, Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000. Seaweed rice rolls (gimbap): Rice spread on dried seaweed, rolled around fillings such as pickled radish, spinach, egg and ham, then sliced.
Damyang Bus TerminalView on Map담양공용버스터미널
Damyang Bus Terminal → Central City Terminal (Seoul)express bus
Route on Google Maps →Book intercity bus on KOBUS →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →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 Damyang cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩145,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩78,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩308,000. 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 Damyang?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 hr 5 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 Damyang 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 Damyang?
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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