About this itinerary
Gimhae 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 Bugyeong Livestock Products Juchon Wholesale Market, Gimhae Yangdong-ri Ancient Tombs, Sambang Park Water Play Area, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 7 hr by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Daesungdong Ancient Tomb Museum and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Bugyeong Livestock Products Juchon Wholesale Market, Gimhae Yangdong-ri Ancient Tombs. dinner at Kang Guksu.
Day 2: Sambang Park Water Play Area, Sambang Market, Gaya Land Dalbit Camping Ground, Gaya Land. Lunch at Naesam Banjeom, dinner at Sariwon Milmyeon.
Day 3: Oedong Traditional Market, Turtle Park. Lunch at Samdae Domaehoe-jip. 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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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 →Gimhae Ferry TerminalView on Map김해여객터미널
Bugyeong Livestock Products Juchon Wholesale MarketView on Map부경축산물주촌도매시장
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Kang GuksuView on Map강국수
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Korean restaurant in Gimhae. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Banquet noodles (janchi-guksu) ₩6,000, Dried radish greens soup with rice (sirak-gukbap) ₩5,000. Banquet noodles (janchi-guksu): Thin wheat noodles in a light anchovy broth, topped with egg strips, zucchini and seaweed.
Hotel SmithView on Map호텔스미스 (Hotel Smith)
₩104,000 (US$74.7)24 min walk to Daesungdong Ancient Tomb Museum · About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel SmithView on Map호텔스미스 (Hotel Smith)
Naesam BanjeomView on Map내삼반점
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Chinese restaurant in Gimhae. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩5,000, Spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong) ₩7,000. Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon): A Korean-Chinese dish of wheat noodles topped with a dark sauce of stir-fried black bean paste, pork and onion.
Gaya Land Dalbit Camping GroundView on Map가야랜드달빛야영장
Sariwon MilmyeonView on Map사리원밀면
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Busan wheat cold noodles restaurant in Gimhae. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Busan wheat cold noodles (milmyeon) ₩8,000, Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩7,000. Busan wheat cold noodles (milmyeon): Busan's signature noodles made from wheat flour and starch, served in chilled broth or with spicy sauce.
Hotel SmithView on Map호텔스미스 (Hotel Smith)
₩104,000 (US$74.7)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel SmithView on Map호텔스미스 (Hotel Smith)
Samdae Domaehoe-jipView on Map삼대도매횟집
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Gimhae. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (212 reviews).
Gimhae Ferry TerminalView on Map김해여객터미널
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 Gimhae cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩187,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩114,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩367,000. 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 Gimhae?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 7 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 Gimhae without a car?
Yes. 10 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 Gimhae?
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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