About this itinerary
Odaesan National Park, Heungjeong Valley, Hyoseok Literature Forest in Pyeongchang 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 3 hr 50 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Pyeongchang and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Odaesan National Park. Lunch at Seonghwan Restaurant, dinner at Odaesan Sanchon.
Day 2: Heungjeong Valley, Hyoseok Literature Forest, Yi Hyoseok Birthplace, Culture Village Circumference Trail, Hyoseok Moonlight Hill. Lunch at Daegwallyeong Hanwoo Plaza, dinner at Bap.
Day 3: Sododuk-nom Mountain Village Eco Village. Lunch at Tomgwajeri. 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 → Dong Seoul Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Pyeongchang Bus TerminalView on Map평창버스터미널
Seonghwan RestaurantView on Map성환식당
₩32,600 (US$23.4)A Korean restaurant in Pyeongchang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩13,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Sicily PensionView on Map시실리펜션
₩104,000 (US$74.7)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Sicily PensionView on Map시실리펜션
Daegwallyeong Hanwoo PlazaView on Map대관령한우프라자
₩71,000 (US$51.0)A restaurant in Pyeongchang. Rated 4.4 on Google Maps (325 reviews).
Hyoseok Literature ForestView on Map효석문학의숲
Sicily PensionView on Map시실리펜션
TomgwajeriView on Map톰과제리
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A Korean restaurant in Pyeongchang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Potato dumpling soup (gamja ongsimi) ₩9,000, Dumpling soup (mandu-guk) ₩8,000. Potato dumpling soup (gamja ongsimi): A Gangwon-do dish of chewy balls made from grated potato and its starch, simmered in anchovy or similar broth.
Pyeongchang Bus TerminalView on Map평창버스터미널
Dong Seoul 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 Pyeongchang cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩193,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩113,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩394,000. 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 Pyeongchang?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 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 Pyeongchang without a car?
Yes. 8 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 Pyeongchang?
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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