About this itinerary
Gwangyang 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 Jungma Market, Kideu-da-kkung, Okgok Market, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 6 hr 40 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Gwangyang and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Jungma Market, Kideu-da-kkung. dinner at Eunseong Myeonok Gwangyang Jungma-dong-bonjeom.
Day 2: Okgok Market, POSCO Gwangyang Baekun Art Hall, Gwangyang Kimsik Historic Site, Baealdo Beach. Lunch at Gwangju Hoe Jip, dinner at Jinmijeong.
Day 3: Gubongsan Observation Deck. Lunch at Gwangyang 5-il Fried Chicken. 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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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 →Gwangyang TerminalView on Map광양터미널
Kideu-da-kkungView on Map키즈다쿵
Eunseong Myeonok Gwangyang Jungma-dong-bonjeomView on Map은성면옥 광양중마동본점
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A cold noodles restaurant in Gwangyang. Cold noodles (naengmyeon): Chewy buckwheat or starch noodles served in icy broth (mul-naengmyeon) or tossed in a spicy sauce (bibim-naengmyeon). Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (408 reviews).
Good Day HotelView on Map굿데이 호텔
₩99,000 (US$71.1)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Good Day HotelView on Map굿데이 호텔
POSCO Gwangyang Baekun Art HallView on Map포스코광양백운아트홀
Gwangyang Kimsik Historic SiteView on Map광양 김시식지
JinmijeongView on Map진미정
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Gwangyang. Rated 4.1 on Google Maps (62 reviews).
Good Day HotelView on Map굿데이 호텔
Gwangyang 5-il Fried ChickenView on Map광양오일통닭
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A whole fried chicken restaurant in Gwangyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Whole fried chicken (tongdak): A whole chicken fried or roasted without being cut up. Today the word also often refers to old-style Korean fried chicken.
Gwangyang TerminalView on Map광양터미널
Central City Terminal (Seoul) → Incheon Airport공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| 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 Gwangyang cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩198,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩124,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩383,000. 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 Gwangyang?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 6 hr 40 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 Gwangyang without a car?
Yes. 4 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 7 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Gwangyang?
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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