About this itinerary
Sky Water Light Garden, Taejo Daewang Taesil, Geumsan Jigubbyeol Picture Book Village in Geumsan is known as a photogenic spot. This itinerary groups photo spots by neighborhood and times them for good light.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 4 hr 35 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Geumsan and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Sky Water Light Garden, Taejo Daewang Taesil. Lunch at Insamgol Market Sundae, dinner at Yeoraehyang.
Day 2: Geumsan Jigubbyeol Picture Book Village, Daedeunsan Provincial Park (Geumsan), General Gwon Yul Ichi Daecheop Monument, Taego Temple. Lunch at Hwangtojip People, dinner at Gamasot Hanwu Jingomtang Geumsan Chubu.
Day 3: Idam Goat Village. Lunch at Sangni Guksu. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Popular photo spots are quieter early in the morning, and the light is softest around sunset.
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) → Geumsansioe Express Bus Terminal고속·시외버스
Route on Google Maps →Geumsansioe Express Bus TerminalView on Map금산시외고속버스터미널
Insamgol Market SundaeView on Map인삼골장터순대
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Korean blood sausage restaurant in Geumsan. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Market-style spicy beef rice soup (jangteo gukbap) ₩6,000. Market-style spicy beef rice soup (jangteo gukbap): Rice in a spicy broth of beef, radish, green onion and bean sprouts seasoned with chili flakes.
YeoraehyangView on Map여래향
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Chinese restaurant in Geumsan. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (293 reviews).
High Heel Self Check-in HotelView on Map하이힐무인호텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →High Heel Self Check-in HotelView on Map하이힐무인호텔
Gamasot Hanwu Jingomtang Geumsan ChubuView on Map가마솥한우진곰탕 금산추부
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A restaurant in Geumsan. Rated 3.6 on Google Maps (137 reviews).
High Heel Self Check-in HotelView on Map하이힐무인호텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →High Heel Self Check-in HotelView on Map하이힐무인호텔
Sangni GuksuView on Map상리국수
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Korean restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Darakwon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Banquet noodles (janchi-guksu) ₩6,000, Spicy mixed noodles (bibim-guksu) ₩7,000. Banquet noodles (janchi-guksu): Thin wheat noodles in a light anchovy broth, topped with egg strips, zucchini and seaweed.
Geumsansioe Express Bus TerminalView on Map금산시외고속버스터미널
Geumsansioe Express Bus Terminal → Central City Terminal (Seoul)고속·시외버스
Route on Google Maps →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 3-day trip to Geumsan cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩172,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩91,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩373,000. 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 Geumsan?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 4 hr 35 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 Geumsan without a car?
Yes. 4 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 Geumsan?
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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