About this itinerary
Gonzhiam Bandi Forest, Hoguk Living Sports Park, Chowol Saenghwal Sports Park in Gwangju-gg 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 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Gwangju-Gg and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Gonzhiam Bandi Forest, Hoguk Living Sports Park, Chowol Saenghwal Sports Park, Team Up Campus. Lunch at Taeneung Korean Buffet, dinner at Cheonggukjang and Barley Rice Gongjiam Branch.
Day 2: Gonzhiam Resort, Hwadamsup Forest, Jun Ski, Spa La Spa (Gonjiam Resort), Gyeonggi Ceramic Museum. Lunch at Siraemaru Hwadamsum Branch, dinner at Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal.
Day 3: Geungnak Temple. Lunch at Ijo Kalguksu. 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 → Gwangju Bus Terminal공항버스
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Taeneung Korean BuffetView on Map태능한식뷔페
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant in Gwangju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Cold noodles (naengmyeon) ₩7,000, Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩7,000. Cold noodles (naengmyeon): Chewy buckwheat or starch noodles served in icy broth (mul-naengmyeon) or tossed in a spicy sauce (bibim-naengmyeon).
Team Up CampusView on Map팀업캠퍼스
Cheonggukjang and Barley Rice Gongjiam BranchView on Map청국장과보리밥 곤지암점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A barley rice bowl restaurant in Gwangju. Barley rice bowl (boribap): Rice cooked with barley, served with assorted seasoned vegetables and usually a soybean paste stew. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (510 reviews).
Shwim 371 PensionView on Map쉼371펜션
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Shwim 371 PensionView on Map쉼371펜션
Siraemaru Hwadamsum BranchView on Map시래마루 화담숲점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Gwangju. Rated 4.6 on Google Maps (41 reviews).
Jun SkiView on Map준스키
Spa La Spa (Gonjiam Resort)View on Map스파라스파 (곤지암리조트)
Sotttukkeong SamgyeopsalView on Map솥뚜껑 삼겹살
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A grilled pork belly restaurant in Gwangju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Cold noodles (naengmyeon) ₩8,000, Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩8,000. Cold noodles (naengmyeon): Chewy buckwheat or starch noodles served in icy broth (mul-naengmyeon) or tossed in a spicy sauce (bibim-naengmyeon).
Shwim 371 PensionView on Map쉼371펜션
Ijo KalguksuView on Map이조칼국수
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant in Gwangju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) ₩7,000, Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩7,000. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Gwangju Bus TerminalView on Map광주종합터미널
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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 Gwangju-gg cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩151,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩85,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩313,000. 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 Gwangju-gg?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 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 Gwangju-gg without a car?
Yes. 8 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 4 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Gwangju-gg?
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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