About this itinerary
Garyeong Waterfall, Samhbong Mineral Spring, Samhbong National Natural Recreation Forest in Hongcheon 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 3 hr 5 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay 2 nights at Sage Wood and start every day from there — no repacking.
Day 1: Garyeong Waterfall. Lunch at Tturehanwoo Hongcheon Main Branch, dinner at Dukkeobi Garden.
Day 2: Samhbong Mineral Spring, Samhbong National Natural Recreation Forest, Sammbong National Forest Recreation Area Campground. Lunch at Hongcheon (Yangyang) Rest Area Open Store 3, dinner at Geomsan Makguksu.
Day 3: Hongcheon Culture and Arts Center, Urban Forest Park Tori Soop. Lunch at Samo Restaurant. 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 → Dong Seoul Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Hongcheonjonghapbeoseu TerminalView on Map홍천종합버스터미널
Dukkeobi GardenView on Map두꺼비가든
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Hongcheon. Rated 4.5 on Google Maps (124 reviews).
Sage WoodView on Map세이지우드
Hongcheon (Yangyang) Rest Area Open Store 3View on Map홍천(양양)휴게소 열린매장3
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A restaurant in Hongcheon. Rated 3.9 on Google Maps (5,978 reviews).
Samhbong National Natural Recreation ForestView on Map국립삼봉자연휴양림
Sammbong National Forest Recreation Area CampgroundView on Map국립삼봉자연휴양림 야영장
Geomsan MakguksuView on Map검산막국수
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A buckwheat noodles restaurant in Hongcheon. Buckwheat noodles (makguksu): Gangwon-style buckwheat noodles served in chilled radish-kimchi broth or tossed in a spicy sauce. Rated 4.1 on Google Maps (161 reviews).
Sage WoodView on Map세이지우드
Samo RestaurantView on Map삼오식당
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Art Museum. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Beef head soup (someori-gomtang) ₩12,000, Boiled sliced meat (suyuk) ₩40,000. Beef head soup (someori-gomtang): A long-simmered broth made from beef head, served with sliced boiled head meat.
Hongcheonjonghapbeoseu TerminalView on Map홍천종합버스터미널
Dong Seoul 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 Hongcheon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩186,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩105,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩392,000. 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 Hongcheon?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 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 Hongcheon without a car?
Yes. 5 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 Hongcheon?
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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