About this itinerary
Gangneung is known for its markets and long-running local eateries, which makes it a great city to eat your way through on foot. This itinerary centers on places like Gangneung Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, Gangneung City Gangnam Football Park, Gangnam Football Park, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 3 hr 40 min by AREX and KTX. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Gangneung Station and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Gangneung Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, Gangneung City Gangnam Football Park, Gangnam Football Park, Noam Tunnel. Lunch at Gidung Chamhanu, dinner at Yonggung Restaurant.
Day 2: Gangneung Dongbu Market, Gangneung Hanbok Culture Creative Space, Gorae Bookshop, Gangneung Jungang Market, Donghae Santa Train. Lunch at Jeonghwa Sikdang, dinner at Gyodong Jjamppong Gangneung Main Branch.
Day 3: Gangneung Embroidery Museum, Ojukheon House. Lunch at Wonjo Gangreung Gyodong Jjamppong Bonjeom. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some market stalls close by late afternoon, so earlier is better. Go a little hungry and share small plates at several places.
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 → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Seoul Station → Gangneung StationKTX
Route on Google Maps →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Gangneung StationView on Map강릉역
Gangneung Agricultural Products Wholesale MarketView on Map강릉 농산물도매시장
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Noam TunnelView on Map노암터널
Beauty HotelView on Map뷰티호텔
₩104,000 (US$74.7)7 min walk to Gangneung Station · About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Beauty HotelView on Map뷰티호텔
Gorae BookshopView on Map고래책방
Donghae Santa TrainView on Map동해산타열차
Beauty HotelView on Map뷰티호텔
Wonjo Gangreung Gyodong Jjamppong BonjeomView on Map원조강릉교동짬뽕 본점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A spicy seafood noodle soup restaurant in Gangneung. Spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong): A Korean-Chinese noodle soup in a fiery red broth made by stir-frying seafood and vegetables over high heat with chili powder.
Gangneung StationView on Map강릉역
Gangneung Station → Seoul StationKTX
Route on Google Maps →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
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 Gangneung cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩232,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩156,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩438,000. 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 Gangneung?
Take AREX and KTX — about 3 hr 40 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 Gangneung without a car?
Yes. 16 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Gangneung?
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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