About this itinerary
Chunhyang Herb Village, Jirisan Herb Valley, Dalgung Valley in Namwon 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 5 hr 50 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Namwon and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Chunhyang Herb Village, Jirisan Herb Valley. dinner at Hwangsan Native Butcher Restaurant.
Day 2: Dalgung Valley, Simwon Valley, Jirisan Thousand-Year Pine, Beamsagol Wa-un Village, Beamsagol Valley. Lunch at Ilchulsan Vegetarian Restaurant, dinner at Dalgung Restaurant.
Day 3: Carpinus Forest. Lunch at Chakhan Hanwoo. 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 →Namwon Bus TerminalView on Map남원공용버스터미널
Hwangsan Native Butcher RestaurantView on Map황산토종정육식당
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Namwon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Blood sausage and rice soup (sundae-gukbap): Rice in pork bone broth with Korean blood sausage (sundae), pork offal and head meat.
Deulkkot Hyanggi(Pension)View on Map들꽃향기(펜션 )
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Deulkkot Hyanggi(Pension)View on Map들꽃향기(펜션 )
Ilchulsan Vegetarian RestaurantView on Map일출산채식당
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A home-style set meal restaurant in Namwon. 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. Rated 4.4 on Google Maps (192 reviews).
Jirisan Thousand-Year PineView on Map지리산 천년송
Dalgung RestaurantView on Map달궁식당
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant in Namwon. Rated 3.9 on Google Maps (294 reviews).
Deulkkot Hyanggi(Pension)View on Map들꽃향기(펜션 )
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Deulkkot Hyanggi(Pension)View on Map들꽃향기(펜션 )
Chakhan HanwooView on Map착한한우
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean native beef restaurant in Namwon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Beef tartare bibimbap (yukhoe-bibimbap) ₩8,000. Beef tartare bibimbap (yukhoe-bibimbap): Bibimbap topped with seasoned raw beef (yukhoe) and assorted vegetables.
Namwon Bus TerminalView on Map남원공용버스터미널
Central City Terminal (Seoul) → 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 Namwon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩142,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩78,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩304,000. 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 Namwon?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 hr 50 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 Namwon without a car?
Yes. 6 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 Namwon?
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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