About this itinerary
Jincheon Gilsangsa, Jincheon Local Folkcraft Museum, Daehungsa Temple (Jincheon) in Jincheon is known as a quiet place to walk and clear your head. This itinerary pairs temples with the paths around them so you can take your time.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 3 hr 15 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Ju Chel-jang Transmission Education Center and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Jincheon Gilsangsa, Jincheon Local Folkcraft Museum, Daehungsa Temple (Jincheon), Jincheon Hyanggyo. Lunch at Madang Hanu Village, dinner at Cheongju Royal Jokbal Bossam.
Day 2: Jincheon Jeongsonggang Temple, Seo Han-sun Filial Son Gate, Munsuam Hermitage, Jincheon Kim Yu-sin Birthplace and Taesil. Lunch at Sonmat Hansik Buffet, dinner at Malgeun Baram.
Day 3: Baekgok Reservoir, Jincheon Bell Museum. Lunch at Eojeon. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Keep your voice down and ask before taking photos near the main halls. Early mornings are the most peaceful.
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 →Jincheon Bus TerminalView on Map진천종합터미널
Madang Hanu VillageView on Map마당한우촌
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean native beef restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Hyanggyo. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy pollock stew (dongtae-jjigae) ₩8,000, Fermented soybean stew (cheonggukjang) ₩8,000. Spicy pollock stew (dongtae-jjigae): A spicy stew of frozen Alaska pollock chunks simmered with radish, tofu and crown daisy greens.
Jincheon Local Folkcraft MuseumView on Map진천 향토민속자료전시관
KeopisopungView on Map커피소풍
A café in Jincheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩2,000. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Cheongju Royal Jokbal BossamView on Map청주왕족발보쌈
₩20,500 (US$14.7)A braised pigs' trotters restaurant in Jincheon. Braised pigs' trotters (jokbal): Pigs' trotters slowly braised in a soy-based broth with aromatics, then thinly sliced. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (362 reviews).
Honjeo Opseoyeh PensionView on Map혼저옵서예 펜션
₩94,000 (US$67.5)17 min walk to Ju Chel-jang Transmission Education Center · About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Honjeo Opseoyeh PensionView on Map혼저옵서예 펜션
Sonmat Hansik BuffetView on Map손맛한식뷔페
₩80,000 (US$57.5)A Korean set-course (hanjeongsik) restaurant in Jincheon. A hanjeongsik restaurant serves a full Korean table: rice and soup with many side dishes and main plates at once. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (1,370 reviews).
Munsuam HermitageView on Map문수암
Malgeun BaramView on Map맑은바람
₩7,400 (US$5.3)A restaurant in Jincheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩3,700. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
Honjeo Opseoyeh PensionView on Map혼저옵서예 펜션
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Honjeo Opseoyeh PensionView on Map혼저옵서예 펜션
EojeonView on Map어전
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Korean restaurant in Jincheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩6,000, Fermented soybean stew (cheonggukjang) ₩6,000. Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae): A savory stew of Korean fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, onion and potato.
Jincheon Bus TerminalView on Map진천종합터미널
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 Jincheon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩164,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩89,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩342,000. 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 Jincheon?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 hr 15 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 Jincheon without a car?
Yes. 13 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 Jincheon?
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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