About this itinerary
Cheonggwan Mountain National Natural Recreation Forest, Yuachi Natural Recreation Forest, Yeongok Seowon in Jangheung 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 7 hr 10 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Jangheung and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Cheonggwan Mountain National Natural Recreation Forest. dinner at Munsu-heon Jangheung Main Branch.
Day 2: Yuachi Natural Recreation Forest, Yeongok Seowon, Papillon Zip, Jeongnamjin Jangheung Thursday Market. Lunch at Seonhak Makguksu, dinner at Manna Charcoal Grilled Galbi.
Day 3: Haneulbit Arboretum. Lunch at Namwon Chueotang. 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 → Central City Terminal (Seoul)공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Central City Terminal (Seoul) → Jangheung Intercity Bus Terminal고속·시외버스
Route on Google Maps →Jangheung Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map장흥시외버스터미널
Cheonggwan Mountain National Natural Recreation ForestView on Map국립 천관산자연휴양림
Korea Tours & Tickets →Munsu-heon Jangheung Main BranchView on Map문수헌 장흥 본점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A meat restaurant in Jangheung. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (58 reviews).
Chamsaemi Gol MinbakView on Map참새미골민박
₩99,000 (US$71.1)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Chamsaemi Gol MinbakView on Map참새미골민박
Seonhak MakguksuView on Map선학막국수
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A buckwheat noodles restaurant in Jangheung. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Buckwheat noodles in cold broth (mul-makguksu) ₩10,000, Spicy buckwheat noodles (bibim-makguksu) ₩10,000. Buckwheat noodles in cold broth (mul-makguksu): Gangwon-style buckwheat noodles served in cold radish water kimchi broth or stock, topped with seaweed, vegetables and egg.
Papillon ZipView on Map빠삐용Zip
Chamsaemi Gol MinbakView on Map참새미골민박
Namwon ChueotangView on Map남원추어탕
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A loach soup restaurant in Jangheung. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Loach soup (chueotang) ₩11,000. Loach soup (chueotang): A hearty soup of pond loach, boiled and finely ground, simmered with dried radish greens and cabbage leaves. Namwon style (ground) is most common; Seoul style may use whole loaches.
Jangheung Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map장흥시외버스터미널
Jangheung Intercity Bus Terminal → Central City Terminal (Seoul)고속·시외버스
Route on Google Maps →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 Jangheung cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩146,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩77,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩317,000. 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 Jangheung?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 7 hr 10 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 Jangheung without a car?
Yes. 7 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 3 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Jangheung?
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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