About this itinerary
Jirisan National Forest Recreation Area, Gibaeksan, Yongchu Valley and Yongchu Waterfall, Yongchusa Temple (Hamyang) in Hamyang 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 5 hr 45 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Hamyang and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Jirisan National Forest Recreation Area. dinner at Gapeul Sikdang.
Day 2: Gibaeksan, Yongchu Valley and Yongchu Waterfall, Yongchusa Temple (Hamyang), Hamyang Mullebang-a Tteok Village, Jirisan Pet Insect Farm, Yongchu Solbat Agritourism Farm. Lunch at Coco Giraffe, dinner at Green Sikdang.
Day 3: Daebongsan Natural Recreation Forest. Lunch at Yennalboribapjip. 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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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 →Hamnyang Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map함양시외버스터미널
Hotel RaonView on Map호텔라온
₩99,000 (US$71.1)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel RaonView on Map호텔라온
Gibaeksan, Yongchu Valley and Yongchu WaterfallView on Map기백산 용추계곡과 용추폭포
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Coco GiraffeView on Map코코기린
₩9,000 (US$6.5)A Korean restaurant in Hamyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Udon noodle soup ₩4,500, Seaweed rice rolls (gimbap) ₩3,000. Udon noodle soup: Thick, chewy wheat noodles in a broth of bonito flakes and kelp, a dish that came to Korea from Japan.
Green SikdangView on Map그린식당
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant in Hamyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Seafood noodle soup (haemul-kalguksu) ₩7,000, Cold soy milk noodles (kongguksu) ₩8,000. Seafood noodle soup (haemul-kalguksu): Hand-cut noodles in a light, savory broth made with clams, mussels and shrimp.
Hotel RaonView on Map호텔라온
YennalboribapjipView on Map옛날보리밥집
₩8,000 (US$5.7)A barley rice bowl restaurant in Hamyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Barley rice bowl (boribap) ₩4,000. Barley rice bowl (boribap): Rice cooked with barley, served with assorted seasoned vegetables and usually a soybean paste stew.
Hamnyang Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map함양시외버스터미널
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 Hamyang cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩182,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩116,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩346,000. 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 Hamyang?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 hr 45 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 Hamyang without a car?
Yes. 5 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 5 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Hamyang?
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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