About this itinerary
Municipal Banseoksan Ecoschool, Nojak Hong Sa-yong Literary Museum, Nojak Lake Park in Hwaseong 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 2 hr 35 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Hwaseong and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Municipal Banseoksan Ecoschool, Nojak Hong Sa-yong Literary Museum, Nojak Lake Park, Dongtan Yeoul Park. Lunch at Changsimgwan Bansong-dong, dinner at Sushi Toro Dongtan Main Branch.
Day 2: Dongtan Lake Park Children's Forest Experience Center, Hwaseong i Happy Playground, Dongtan Lake Park, Jangji Sports Park, Jangji Reservoir. Lunch at Hanip Hanssam, dinner at Korean Handmade Jjajang.
Day 3: Alkong-dalkong Children's Forest Experience Center, Bannam Park Clan Tomb Area. Lunch at Ppyeokttagu Ajimae Yukkal Hyangnam. 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 →Hyangnamhwanseung TerminalView on Map향남환승터미널
Changsimgwan Bansong-dongView on Map창심관 반송동점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A grilled pork restaurant in Hwaseong. Rated 4.7 on Google Maps (317 reviews).
Sushi Toro Dongtan Main BranchView on Map스시토로 동탄본점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Japanese restaurant in Hwaseong.
Shilla Stay DongtanView on Map신라스테이 동탄
₩115,000 (US$82.6)About ₩120k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Shilla Stay DongtanView on Map신라스테이 동탄
Dongtan Lake Park Children's Forest Experience CenterView on Map동탄호수공원유아숲체험원
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Hanip HanssamView on Map한입한쌈
₩25,800 (US$18.5)A Korean restaurant in Hwaseong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Urban Li St Dongtan BranchView on Map어반리 st 동탄점
A café in Hwaseong. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (984 reviews).
Shilla Stay DongtanView on Map신라스테이 동탄
Alkong-dalkong Children's Forest Experience CenterView on Map알콩달콩유아숲체험원
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Ppyeokttagu Ajimae Yukkal HyangnamView on Map뼉따구아지매육칼 향남본점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant in Hwaseong. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (374 reviews).
Hyangnamhwanseung TerminalView on Map향남환승터미널
Seoul Express Bus Terminal → 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 Hwaseong cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩170,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩89,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩370,000. 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 Hwaseong?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 2 hr 35 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 Hwaseong without a car?
Yes. 16 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Hwaseong?
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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