About this itinerary
Uigi Temple and Uiam Rock, Jinju National Museum, Changnyeol Temple in Jinju 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 6 hr 30 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Chokseoknu Pavilion and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Uigi Temple and Uiam Rock, Jinju National Museum, Changnyeol Temple. dinner at Jinju Kongnamul Haejangguk.
Day 2: Jinju Bronze Age Culture Museum, Chokseoknu Pavilion, Namgaram Park, Jinju Castle. Lunch at Biker, dinner at Cheonhwang Sikdang.
Day 3: Jinju Namgang Yudeung Exhibition Center, Jinju Children's Museum. Lunch at Sacheon Jokbal. 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 →Jinju Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map진주시외버스터미널
Jinju Kongnamul HaejanggukView on Map진주콩나물해장국
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A bean sprout rice soup restaurant about a 12-minute walk from National Museum. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Bean sprout rice soup (kongnamul-gukbap) ₩5,000. Bean sprout rice soup (kongnamul-gukbap): Rice in a clear, light broth simmered with soybean sprouts — a signature dish of Jeonju.
M HotelView on MapM호텔
₩99,000 (US$71.1)4 min walk to Chokseoknu Pavilion · About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →M HotelView on MapM호텔
BikerView on Map비커
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A restaurant in Jinju. Rated 4.1 on Google Maps (36 reviews).
Chokseoknu PavilionView on Map촉석루
M HotelView on MapM호텔
Sacheon JokbalView on Map사천족발
₩20,500 (US$14.7)A braised pigs' trotters restaurant in Jinju. Braised pigs' trotters (jokbal): Pigs' trotters slowly braised in a soy-based broth with aromatics, then thinly sliced.
Jinju Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map진주시외버스터미널
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 Jinju cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩150,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩81,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩324,000. 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 Jinju?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 6 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 Jinju 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 Jinju?
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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