About this itinerary
Micheonggol Natural Recreation Forest, Yangyang Seonlim Wonzi, Osaek Medicinal Spring in Yangyang 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 4 hr 25 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Yangyang and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Micheonggol Natural Recreation Forest, Yangyang Seonlim Wonzi. Lunch at Daeheung Hanu Butcher Restaurant, dinner at Seonine.
Day 2: Osaek Medicinal Spring, Yongso Waterfall, Osaek, Seonggukhsa Temple, Yangyang Osaekri Three-Story Stone Pagoda, Osaekjujeon Valley, Seoraksan. Lunch at Bokgol Buckwheat Noodles, dinner at Ilbeonji Gamjatang Yangyang Main Branch.
Day 3: Chima Waterfall, Osaek, Seoraksan National Park (South Seorak). Lunch at Ondam. 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 →Yangyangjonghap Ferry TerminalView on Map양양종합여객터미널
Daeheung Hanu Butcher RestaurantView on Map대흥한우정육식당
₩69,400 (US$49.9)A Korean native beef restaurant in Yangyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Korean beef tartare (yukhoe): Fresh lean beef cut into thin strips and seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce and garlic, eaten raw.
Micheonggol Natural Recreation ForestView on Map국립미천골자연휴양림
₩2,000 (US$1.4)Korea Tours & Tickets →SeonineView on Map선이네
₩25,000 (US$18.0)A Korean restaurant in Yangyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) ₩10,000. Grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal): Slices of pork belly, with layers of fat and meat, grilled at your table.
Osaek Green Yard HotelView on Map오색그린야드호텔
₩104,000 (US$74.7)About ₩100k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Osaek Green Yard HotelView on Map오색그린야드호텔
Bokgol Buckwheat NoodlesView on Map복골메밀국수
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Yangyang. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Cold noodles (naengmyeon) ₩9,000. Cold noodles (naengmyeon): Chewy buckwheat or starch noodles served in icy broth (mul-naengmyeon) or tossed in a spicy sauce (bibim-naengmyeon).
Ilbeonji Gamjatang Yangyang Main BranchView on Map일번지감자탕 양양본점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A hangover soup restaurant in Yangyang. Hangover soup (haejang-guk): A soup of beef or pork bone broth with dried cabbage leaves, bean sprouts and often congealed ox blood, popular the morning after drinking. Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (60 reviews).
Osaek Green Yard HotelView on Map오색그린야드호텔
₩104,000 (US$74.7)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Osaek Green Yard HotelView on Map오색그린야드호텔
Yangyangjonghap Ferry TerminalView on Map양양종합여객터미널
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 Yangyang cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩183,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩113,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩372,000. 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 Yangyang?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 4 hr 25 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 Yangyang without a car?
Yes. 10 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 4 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Yangyang?
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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