About this itinerary
Sachung-dan, Haeeun-sa Temple, Bunsanseong Fortress in Gimhae is known as a quiet place to walk and clear your head. This itinerary pairs temples with the paths around them so you can take your time.
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: Sachung-dan, Haeeun-sa Temple, Bunsanseong Fortress. dinner at Jangsu Donkatsu (Eobang-dong).
Day 2: Gimhae Suro Wang Tomb, Gimhae Folk Museum, Daesungdong Ancient Tomb Museum, Gimhae Daeseong-dong Ancient Tombs, Gimhae Hangul Museum. Lunch at Bongaya, dinner at Gongwon Banjeom.
Day 3: Gimhae Suryeo Wang Bi Tomb, National Gimhae Museum. Lunch at Samdae Domaehoe-jip. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Keep your voice down and ask before taking photos near the main halls. Early mornings are the most peaceful.
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 Express Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Gimhae Ferry TerminalView on Map김해여객터미널
Jangsu Donkatsu (Eobang-dong)View on Map장수돈까스(어방동)
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A pork cutlet restaurant in Gimhae. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Pork cutlet (donkkaseu) ₩9,000. Pork cutlet (donkkaseu): Pork coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried, a dish that came to Korea from Japanese tonkatsu.
Asela Villa d'Aqua HotelView on Map아세라빌라드아쿠아호텔
₩104,000 (US$74.7)25 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 →Asela Villa d'Aqua HotelView on Map아세라빌라드아쿠아호텔
Gimhae Folk MuseumView on Map김해민속박물관
BongayaView on Map본가야
₩11,000 (US$7.9)A Korean restaurant in Gimhae. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Fermented soybean stew (cheonggukjang) ₩8,000. Fermented soybean stew (cheonggukjang): A stew made with cheonggukjang, a quickly fermented soybean paste, simmered with tofu and kimchi; rich and earthy in flavor.
Daesungdong Ancient Tomb MuseumView on Map대성동고분박물관
Gongwon BanjeomView on Map공원반점
₩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.
Asela Villa d'Aqua HotelView on Map아세라빌라드아쿠아호텔
₩104,000 (US$74.7)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Asela Villa d'Aqua HotelView on Map아세라빌라드아쿠아호텔
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 ₩180,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩107,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩360,000. 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. 15 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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