About this itinerary
Yangju has neighborhoods full of good cafés, like Haneulmul Early Childhood Forest Experience Center, Nari Farm, Nari Park Water Play Area. This itinerary slots cafés in as breaks between meals and leaves time to wander the streets around them.
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 near Okjeong Lake Park and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Haneulmul Early Childhood Forest Experience Center, Nari Farm, Nari Park Water Play Area. Lunch at Hyodong Spicy Shabu Kalguksu, dinner at Milgot Yangju Main.
Day 2: Megapark Yangju, Okjeong Lake Park, Niko Niko Kids Drawing, Seondol Neighborhood Park, Dokbawi Park. Lunch at Sushi no Kando Yangju, dinner at Byeolbitpocha.
Day 3: Yangju Municipal Hoammsa Temple Site Museum, Yangju Hoammsa Temple Site. Lunch at Maetdoljip. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Popular cafés fill up on weekend afternoons — mornings and weekdays are calmer.
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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Hyodong Spicy Shabu KalguksuView on Map효동얼큰샤브손칼국수
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant about an 11-minute walk from Nari Farm. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken.
Rocheaux CoffeeView on Map로슈아커피
Haneulmul Early Childhood Forest Experience CenterView on Map하늘물 유아숲체험원
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Milgot Yangju MainView on Map밀곳 양주본점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A knife-cut noodle soup restaurant about a 7-minute walk from Nari Farm. Knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu): Hand-rolled wheat noodles cut with a knife and cooked in a broth of anchovy, seafood or chicken. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (306 reviews).
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₩115,000 (US$82.6)33 min walk to Okjeong Lake Park · About ₩120k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
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Niko Niko Kids DrawingView on Map니코니코키즈 드로잉
Sushi no Kando YangjuView on Map스시노칸도 양주점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A sushi restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Okjeong Lake Park. Sushi (chobap): Bite-sized mounds of vinegared rice topped with raw fish or other seafood. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (311 reviews).
Bakery Cafe OrahillsView on Map베이커리카페 오라힐스
ByeolbitpochaView on Map별빛포차
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A Korean restaurant in Yangju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Old-style whole fried chicken (yennal-tongdak) ₩10,000, Sweet crispy fried chicken bites (dakgangjeong) ₩10,500. Old-style whole fried chicken (yennal-tongdak): A whole chicken, or a few large pieces, fried with a thin coating in the style of traditional market chicken shops.
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MaetdoljipView on Map맷돌집
₩18,000 (US$12.9)A Korean restaurant in Yangju. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Tofu hot pot (dubu-jeongol) ₩9,000. Tofu hot pot (dubu-jeongol): Tofu arranged in a hot pot with mushrooms, vegetables and meat, then cooked in broth at the table.
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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 Yangju cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩176,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩99,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩371,000. 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 Yangju?
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 Yangju without a car?
Yes. 13 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 Yangju?
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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