About this itinerary
National Gimcheon Healing Forest, Gimcheon Water Sound Eco-Forest, Eunhassu Agritourism in Gimcheon 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 by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Gimcheon and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: National Gimcheon Healing Forest. Lunch at Hwangso Makchang, dinner at Bujagadeun.
Day 2: Gimcheon Water Sound Eco-Forest, Eunhassu Agritourism, Chuncheon Seowon, Buhang Dam Suspension Bridge. Lunch at Okdanggeol Forest Camping Site, dinner at Sigol Tofu.
Day 3: Seomgye Seowon. Lunch at Yaho Sikdang. 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 →Gimcheon Bus TerminalView on Map김천공용버스터미널
Hwangso MakchangView on Map황소막창
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A gopchang (grilled intestines) restaurant in Gimcheon. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (122 reviews).
BujagadeunView on Map부자가든
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A Korean restaurant in Gimcheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Sannae-deul Auto Camping SiteView on Map산내들오토캠핑장
₩104,000 (US$74.7)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Sannae-deul Auto Camping SiteView on Map산내들오토캠핑장
Okdanggeol Forest Camping SiteView on Map옥당걸 숲속캠핑장
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A restaurant in Gimcheon. Rated 4.6 on Google Maps (20 reviews).
Eunhassu AgritourismView on Map은하수 관광농원
Buhang Dam Suspension BridgeView on Map부항댐 출렁다리
Sigol TofuView on Map시골두부
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A tofu restaurant in Gimcheon. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (20 reviews).
Sannae-deul Auto Camping SiteView on Map산내들오토캠핑장
₩104,000 (US$74.7)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Sannae-deul Auto Camping SiteView on Map산내들오토캠핑장
Yaho SikdangView on Map야호식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Gimcheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩8,000, Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000. Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae): A savory stew of Korean fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, onion and potato.
Gimcheon Bus TerminalView on Map김천공용버스터미널
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 Gimcheon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩163,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩88,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩348,000. 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 Gimcheon?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 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 Gimcheon without a car?
Yes. 3 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 Gimcheon?
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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