About this itinerary
Kkotbatmeori-gil, Gwaneunsa·Gukbyeongsa Valley, Bomun Temple (Wonju) in Wonju 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 10 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Dangwan Park and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Kkotbatmeori-gil, Gwaneunsa·Gukbyeongsa Valley, Bomun Temple (Wonju), Yeongwon Mountain Fortress, Wonju. Lunch at Bonghwasan Seolleongtang, dinner at Doljip Fresh Samgyeopsal.
Day 2: Yongsu-gol Valley, Baegyun Mountain National Natural Recreation Forest (Wonju), Areumdeul Dog Rest Area, Yonsei University Wonju Campus Trail, Park Kyungni Museum. Lunch at Cheongsol Boribap, dinner at Baujip.
Day 3: Wonju Kimchi Mandu, Chiaksan Wind-path Forest. Lunch at Jangsu Kalguksu. 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 →Wonju Bus TerminalView on Map원주종합버스터미널
Bonghwasan SeolleongtangView on Map봉화산설렁탕
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A beef bone soup restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Rose Park. Beef bone soup (gomtang): A long-simmered beef broth with sliced meat and rice; some styles, like Naju gomtang, have a clear broth. Rated 4.1 on Google Maps (1,582 reviews).
Doljip Fresh SamgyeopsalView on Map돌집생삼겹살
₩33,000 (US$23.7)A grilled pork belly restaurant in Wonju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩9,900, Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩9,900. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Hotel Del LunaView on Map호텔델루나
₩104,000 (US$74.7)15 min walk to Dangwan Park · About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel Del LunaView on Map호텔델루나
Baegyun Mountain National Natural Recreation Forest (Wonju)View on Map국립 백운산자연휴양림(원주)
₩2,000 (US$1.4)Cheongsol BoribapView on Map청솔보리밥
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A barley rice bowl restaurant in Wonju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Bibimbap (mixed rice bowl) ₩10,000. Bibimbap (mixed rice bowl): Rice topped with seasoned vegetables, meat and an egg, mixed together with gochujang chili paste or soy sauce.
BaujipView on Map바우집
₩12,000 (US$8.6)A Korean restaurant in Wonju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Perilla seed noodle soup (deulkkae-kalguksu) ₩6,000, Bean sprout rice (kongnamul-bap) ₩5,000. Perilla seed noodle soup (deulkkae-kalguksu): Hand-cut noodles in a thick, nutty broth made with ground perilla seeds.
Hotel Del LunaView on Map호텔델루나
Jangsu KalguksuView on Map장수칼국수
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Independent Bookstore Ttium. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken. Rated 4.4 on Google Maps (81 reviews).
Wonju Bus TerminalView on Map원주종합버스터미널
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 Wonju cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩169,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩98,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩361,000. 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 Wonju?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 hr 10 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 Wonju without a car?
Yes. 10 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 Wonju?
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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