About this itinerary
Bogang Stream Weeping Willow Forest, Kim Deuk-sin Literary Hall, Bogangcheon Splash Water Park in Jeungpyeong 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 30 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Cheongju and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Bogang Stream Weeping Willow Forest, Kim Deuk-sin Literary Hall, Bogangcheon Splash Water Park, Jeungpyeong Jangtteul Market, Jeungpyeong Cultural Center. Lunch at Geumgang Goeul, dinner at Daeheung Butcher Restaurant.
Day 2: Jagusan Natural Recreation Forest, Jwagusan Meditation Suspension Bridge, Jeungpyeong, Jwagusan Observatory, Jeungpyeong, Bogang Stream Dog Playground. Lunch at Sijang Livestock Restaurant, dinner at Seochon Ajae.
Day 3: Byeolcheonji Children's Forest Experience Center, Yulri Resort Village. Lunch at Shalom Sikdang. 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 →Jeungpyeong Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map증평시외버스터미널
Geumgang GoeulView on Map금강고을
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant about a 9-minute walk from Bogang Stream Weeping Willow Forest. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Home-style set meal (baekban) ₩8,000. Home-style set meal (baekban): A Korean home-style set meal of rice, soup or stew, and an assortment of side dishes on one tray.
Kim Deuk-sin Literary HallView on Map독서왕김득신문학관
Bogangcheon Splash Water ParkView on Map보강천 첨벙첨벙 물놀이장
Daeheung Butcher RestaurantView on Map대흥정육식당
₩26,000 (US$18.7)A Korean restaurant about an 11-minute walk from Bogang Stream Weeping Willow Forest. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩13,000, Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Iti Sung Pool VillaView on Map이티성풀빌라
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Iti Sung Pool VillaView on Map이티성풀빌라
Sijang Livestock RestaurantView on Map시장축산물식당
₩26,000 (US$18.7)A Korean restaurant about a 12-minute walk from Bogang Stream Weeping Willow Forest. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩13,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
RaonkeopiView on Map라온커피
A café in Jeungpyeong. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩2,500, Caffè latte ₩3,500. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Seochon AjaeView on Map서촌아재네
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant about a 13-minute walk from Bogang Stream Weeping Willow Forest. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Hot stone bowl bibimbap (dolsot-bibimbap) ₩7,000. Hot stone bowl bibimbap (dolsot-bibimbap): Bibimbap served in a sizzling stone pot, so the rice crisps into a golden crust at the bottom.
Iti Sung Pool VillaView on Map이티성풀빌라
Byeolcheonji Children's Forest Experience CenterView on Map별천지 유아숲체험원
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Yulri Resort VillageView on Map율리휴양촌
Shalom SikdangView on Map샬롬식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant about a 12-minute walk from Bogang Stream Weeping Willow Forest. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000, Fermented soybean stew (cheonggukjang) ₩8,000. Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae): A stew of well-fermented kimchi simmered with pork or tuna and tofu — one of the most common everyday meals at Korean home-style restaurants.
Jeungpyeong Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map증평시외버스터미널
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 Jeungpyeong cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩148,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩88,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩298,000. 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 Jeungpyeong?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 hr 30 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 Jeungpyeong without a car?
Yes. 14 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 Jeungpyeong?
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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