About this itinerary
Dongducheon Natural Recreation Forest, Nolja Forest, Picnic Daengdaeng in Dongducheon 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 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Pocheon and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Dongducheon Natural Recreation Forest, Nolja Forest, Picnic Daengdaeng, Nijimori Studio. Lunch at Soyosan Sundaeguk & Chueotang, dinner at Jihaeng Snack.
Day 2: Sanchon Camping, Wangbang Valley, Baekkop Bridge, Tapdong Recreation Area. Lunch at Motgol Jangwon Sundubu, dinner at Teolbone.
Day 3: Bukjing. Lunch at Kkangtong Salt Grill. 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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Soyosan Sundaeguk & ChueotangView on Map소요산순대국추어탕
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A blood sausage and rice soup & loach soup restaurant in Dongducheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Blood sausage and rice soup (sundae-gukbap) ₩9,000. Blood sausage and rice soup (sundae-gukbap): Rice in pork bone broth with Korean blood sausage (sundae), pork offal and head meat.
Nolja ForestView on Map놀자숲
Picnic DaengdaengView on Map피크닉댕댕
Nijimori StudioView on Map니지모리 스튜디오
Jihaeng SnackView on Map지행스낵
₩3,000 (US$2.2)A Korean restaurant in Dongducheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) ₩3,000. Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki): Chewy rice cakes simmered with fish cake and cabbage in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce — a classic Korean street snack.
Enew PensionView on Map이뉴펜션
₩115,000 (US$82.6)About ₩120k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
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Motgol Jangwon SundubuView on Map못골장원순두부
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A soft tofu stew restaurant in Dongducheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Soft tofu stew (sundubu-jjigae) ₩8,000, Tofu hot pot (dubu-jeongol) ₩9,000. Soft tofu stew (sundubu-jjigae): A spicy stew of silky, uncurdled soft tofu with chili seasoning and seafood or meat.
TeolboneView on Map털보네
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A Korean restaurant in Dongducheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Army base stew (budae-jjigae) ₩9,000, Dumpling hot pot (mandu jeongol) ₩10,000. Army base stew (budae-jjigae): A spicy stew of ham, sausage and Spam simmered with kimchi, tofu and instant noodles.
Enew PensionView on Map이뉴펜션
Kkangtong Salt GrillView on Map깡통소금구이
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A Korean restaurant in Dongducheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩15,000, Grilled pork collar (moksal) ₩15,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Dongducheon TerminalView on Map동두천터미널
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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 Dongducheon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩208,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩134,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩391,000. 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 Dongducheon?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 hr 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 Dongducheon without a car?
Yes. 5 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 Dongducheon?
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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