About this itinerary
Pohang is known for its markets and long-running local eateries, which makes it a great city to eat your way through on foot. This itinerary centers on places like Sangdae General Market, Daehaebulbit Market, Yanghak Market, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 6 hr 20 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Pohang and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Sangdae General Market, Daehaebulbit Market. dinner at Geoseong Galbisal.
Day 2: Yanghak Market, Hakdo Volunteer Army War History Memorial Hall, Juklimsa Temple (Pohang), Arko Performance Training Center Pohang, Deoksu Park. Lunch at Naju Sikdang, dinner at Reclass.
Day 3: Pohang Jung-ang Shopping Center, Yeongilman Chinguya Market. Lunch at Samhyungje Hoe-jip. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some market stalls close by late afternoon, so earlier is better. Go a little hungry and share small plates at several places.
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 →Pohang TerminalView on Map포항터미널
Geoseong GalbisalView on Map거성갈비살
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A Korean restaurant in Pohang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩22,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Brown Dot Hotel Pohang Jukdo BranchView on Map브라운도트호텔 포항 죽도점
₩99,000 (US$71.1)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Brown Dot Hotel Pohang Jukdo BranchView on Map브라운도트호텔 포항 죽도점
Naju SikdangView on Map나주식당
₩15,000 (US$10.8)A Korean restaurant in Pohang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Hakdo Volunteer Army War History Memorial HallView on Map학도의용군 전승기념관
Cafe DamView on Map카페담
A café about a 12-minute walk from Songdo Pine Forest Urban Forest. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Americano ₩3,000, Caffè latte ₩4,500. Americano: Espresso diluted with hot water or iced water for a lighter cup of coffee.
ReclassView on Map리클라스
₩9,600 (US$6.9)A restaurant in Pohang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Caffè latte ₩4,800. Caffè latte: Espresso with plenty of steamed milk for a smooth, mild coffee.
Brown Dot Hotel Pohang Jukdo BranchView on Map브라운도트호텔 포항 죽도점
₩99,000 (US$71.1)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Brown Dot Hotel Pohang Jukdo BranchView on Map브라운도트호텔 포항 죽도점
Samhyungje Hoe-jipView on Map삼형제횟집
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Pohang. Rated 3.2 on Google Maps (834 reviews).
Pohang TerminalView on Map포항터미널
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 Pohang cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩197,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩127,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩369,000. 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 Pohang?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 6 hr 20 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 Pohang without a car?
Yes. 15 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 1 time a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Pohang?
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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