About this itinerary
Chogok Beach, Chogok Port, Wonpyeong Beach in Samcheok is known for its seaside views. This itinerary pairs beaches with the coastal neighborhoods around them, so you walk by the water and eat nearby.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 5 hr by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Gungchon Beach and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Chogok Beach, Chogok Port. Lunch at Deungdae, dinner at Jangho Yonghwa Tourism Land Restaurant.
Day 2: Wonpyeong Beach, Gungchon Beach, King Gongyang's Tomb, Samcheok, Gungchon Port, Ungnameu Tree in Gungchon-ri, Samcheok. Lunch at Hangguhoe Town Pine Valley CC Main Branch, dinner at Deoksan Bada Hoejiip.
Day 3: Jangho Beach & Jangho Port, Jangho Fishing Village Experience. Lunch at Misugine Saengseonjorim. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
It is often windy by the sea — a light jacket helps even in summer.
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 →Samcheok Express Bus TerminalView on Map삼척고속버스터미널
DeungdaeView on Map등대
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Samcheok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy beef soup (yukgaejang) ₩8,000, Beef short rib soup (galbitang) ₩8,000. Spicy beef soup (yukgaejang): A hot, spicy soup of shredded boiled beef with bracken, scallion and bean sprouts in chili oil.
Jangho Yonghwa Tourism Land RestaurantView on Map장호용화관광랜드식당
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A Korean restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Marine Cable Car. Rated 4.4 on Google Maps (477 reviews).
Maka PensionView on Map마카펜션
₩104,000 (US$74.7)6 min walk to Gungchon Beach · About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Maka PensionView on Map마카펜션
Hangguhoe Town Pine Valley CC Main BranchView on Map항구회타운 파인밸리CC본점
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Samcheok. Rated 3.2 on Google Maps (147 reviews).
Ungnameu Tree in Gungchon-ri, SamcheokView on Map삼척 궁촌리 음나무
Deoksan Bada HoejiipView on Map덕산바다횟집
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Samcheok. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (788 reviews).
Maka PensionView on Map마카펜션
Misugine SaengseonjorimView on Map미숙이네 생선조림
₩90,000 (US$64.7)A Korean restaurant in Samcheok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop.
Samcheok Express Bus TerminalView on Map삼척고속버스터미널
Dong Seoul 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 Samcheok cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩282,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩200,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩482,000. 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 Samcheok?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 5 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 Samcheok without a car?
Yes. 7 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 5 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Samcheok?
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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