About this itinerary
People say Modeok-sa Temple (Byeokje Seowon), Palhyo-sa Temple, Gimje Dongheon in Gimje looks even better if you stroll it in hanbok. This itinerary gives each palace or hanok neighborhood its own unhurried day.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 5 hr 5 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Gimje and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Modeok-sa Temple (Byeokje Seowon), Palhyo-sa Temple. Lunch at Pungmigak, dinner at Yeonggwangjjamppong.
Day 2: Gimje Dongheon, Wongak-sa Temple, Byeokseong Seowon, Gimje Hyanggyo, Seongsan Park. Lunch at Dusonwang Jokbal, dinner at Iganeh Noodle School.
Day 3: Yulsan Seowon (Gimje). Lunch at Sindang-dong Old-style Tteokbokki. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some sites waive or discount admission if you wear hanbok. Rent it in the morning for a relaxed day.
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 →Gimje Bus TerminalView on Map김제종합버스터미널
PungmigakView on Map풍미각
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Chinese restaurant in Gimje. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩5,000. 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.
Kape916View on Map카페916
A café in Gimje. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩3,500. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
YeonggwangjjamppongView on Map영광짬뽕
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A spicy seafood noodle soup restaurant in Gimje. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩6,000, Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩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.
Wiz MotelView on Map위즈무인텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Wiz MotelView on Map위즈무인텔
Dusonwang JokbalView on Map두손왕족발
₩58,000 (US$41.7)A braised pigs' trotters restaurant right by Dongheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Braised pigs' trotters (jokbal) ₩29,000, Braised pigs' trotters (jokbal) ₩20,000. Braised pigs' trotters (jokbal): Pigs' trotters slowly braised in a soy-based broth with aromatics, then thinly sliced.
Iganeh Noodle SchoolView on Map이가네국수학교
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Korean restaurant in Gimje. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩6,000, Hand-torn dough soup (sujebi) ₩6,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Wiz MotelView on Map위즈무인텔
Sindang-dong Old-style TteokbokkiView on Map신당동옛날떡볶이
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A spicy rice cakes restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Dongheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki): Chewy rice cakes simmered with fish cake and cabbage in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce — a classic Korean street snack.
Gimje Bus TerminalView on Map김제종합버스터미널
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 Gimje cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩147,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩87,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩297,000. 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 Gimje?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 hr 5 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 Gimje 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 Gimje?
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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