About this itinerary
Gwangmyeong City Children's Traffic Park, Kids Bay Park, Gureumsan Forest Bathing Park in Gwangmyeong is known as a great place to go with kids. This itinerary keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop so little ones don't tire out.
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 Seoul and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Gwangmyeong City Children's Traffic Park, Kids Bay Park, Gureumsan Forest Bathing Park, Anteo Ecological Park. Lunch at Jjajang Village, dinner at Babirang Guksurang.
Day 2: Gwangmyeong Saemaeul Market, Playground Experience Park, Gwangmyeong Furniture Street, Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge, Dodeoksan Park. Lunch at Guksiga, dinner at Gwangmyeong Dodam Donkatsu.
Day 3: Gwangmyeong Traditional Market, Gwangmyeong City Children's Health Experience Center. Lunch at Gukdae Eel. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Hands-on venues often book out on weekends — reserve ahead, and pack snacks and a change of clothes for the kids.
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 → Gwangmyeong Bus Terminal공항버스
Route on Google Maps →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Gwangmyeong Bus TerminalView on Map광명종합터미널
Jjajang VillageView on Map짜장마을
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A black bean sauce noodles restaurant in Gwangmyeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩7,000, Spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong) ₩8,000. 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.
Kids Bay ParkView on Map키즈베이파크
Babirang GuksurangView on Map밥이랑국수랑
₩15,000 (US$10.8)A Korean restaurant in Gwangmyeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy pork rice bowl (jeyuk-deopbap) ₩7,500, Hot stone bowl bibimbap (dolsot-bibimbap) ₩8,000. Spicy pork rice bowl (jeyuk-deopbap): Rice topped with pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce (jeyuk-bokkeum).
Gold River HotelView on Map골드리버호텔
₩115,000 (US$82.6)About ₩120k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
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Playground Experience ParkView on Map체험놀이터 플레이그라운드
GuksigaView on Map국시가
₩8,000 (US$5.7)A Korean restaurant in Gwangmyeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy mixed noodles (bibim-guksu) ₩5,000. Spicy mixed noodles (bibim-guksu): Thin wheat noodles, rinsed cold and tossed in a sweet, tangy and spicy gochujang sauce.
KeopipaneunppangjipView on Map커피파는빵집
A café in Gwangmyeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Gwangmyeong Dodam DonkatsuView on Map광명도담돈가스
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A pork cutlet restaurant in Gwangmyeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Pork cutlet (donkkaseu): Pork coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried, a dish that came to Korea from Japanese tonkatsu.
Gold River HotelView on Map골드리버호텔
Gwangmyeong City Children's Health Experience CenterView on Map광명시 어린이건강체험관
Gukdae EelView on Map국대장어
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A Korean restaurant in Gwangmyeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Eel soup (jangeo-tang) ₩9,000. Eel soup (jangeo-tang): A thick soup made by simmering freshwater or sea eel, ground or flaked, with dried radish greens or cabbage leaves.
Gwangmyeong Bus TerminalView on Map광명종합터미널
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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 Gwangmyeong cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩155,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩81,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩338,000. 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 Gwangmyeong?
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 Gwangmyeong without a car?
Yes. 12 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 Gwangmyeong?
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.
QIs this itinerary good with kids?
Yes — it keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop. Add children to your party and admission and meal costs are recalculated for them.
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