About this itinerary
Herb Island, Nanam Arboretum, Pocheon Art Valley (Hantan River UNESCO Global Geopark) in Pocheon is known as a great place to go with kids. This itinerary keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop so little ones don't tire out.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Pocheon and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Herb Island, Nanam Arboretum. Lunch at The Ant and the Grasshopper, dinner at Hwangso Janchi Guksu.
Day 2: Pocheon Art Valley (Hantan River UNESCO Global Geopark), Pocheon Art Valley Astronomy and Science Center, Camping Planet, Unaksan National Forest Recreation Area. Lunch at Uriduri, dinner at Seasonal Cuisine Nando Hansang.
Day 3: Lego Artland. Lunch at Gu Yetjangteo Restaurant. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Hands-on venues often book out on weekends — reserve ahead, and pack snacks and a change of clothes for the kids.
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
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The Ant and the GrasshopperView on Map개미와배짱이
₩2,000 (US$1.4)A Korean restaurant in Pocheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) ₩1,000. Spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki): Chewy rice cakes simmered with fish cake and cabbage in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce — a classic Korean street snack.
Hwangso Janchi GuksuView on Map황소잔치국수
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A banquet noodles restaurant in Pocheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Banquet noodles (janchi-guksu) ₩6,000, Spicy mixed noodles (bibim-guksu) ₩7,000. Banquet noodles (janchi-guksu): Thin wheat noodles in a light anchovy broth, topped with egg strips, zucchini and seaweed.
Cozy 11View on Map코지11
₩115,000 (US$82.6)About ₩120k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Cozy 11View on Map코지11
Pocheon Art Valley (Hantan River UNESCO Global Geopark)View on Map포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Pocheon Art Valley Astronomy and Science CenterView on Map포천아트밸리 천문과학관
UriduriView on Map우리두리
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant in Pocheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Home-style set meal (baekban) ₩7,000, Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩10,000. 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.
Camping PlanetView on Map캠핑플래닛
Unaksan National Forest Recreation AreaView on Map국립 운악산자연휴양림
Seasonal Cuisine Nando HansangView on Map계절음식 남도한상
₩80,000 (US$57.5)A Korean set-course (hanjeongsik) restaurant in Pocheon. A hanjeongsik restaurant serves a full Korean table: rice and soup with many side dishes and main plates at once.
Cozy 11View on Map코지11
Gu Yetjangteo RestaurantView on Map구 옛장터 식당
₩28,000 (US$20.1)A Korean restaurant in Pocheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩14,000, Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Pocheon Bus TerminalView on Map포천공영버스터미널
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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 Pocheon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩183,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩95,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩391,000. 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 Pocheon?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 hr 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 Pocheon without a car?
Yes. 5 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 6 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Pocheon?
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.
QIs this itinerary good with kids?
Yes — it keeps travel short and stays longer at each stop. Add children to your party and admission and meal costs are recalculated for them.
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