About this itinerary
People say Socheon Seowon, Yecheon Geumnam-ri Hwangmokgeun Tree, Yonggung Hyanggyo in Yecheon looks even better if you stroll it in hanbok. This itinerary gives each palace or hanok neighborhood its own unhurried day.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 4 hr 35 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Yecheon Samgang Tavern and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Socheon Seowon, Yecheon Geumnam-ri Hwangmokgeun Tree. Lunch at Sammi Sikdang, dinner at Yonggung Dangol Sikdang Bonjeom.
Day 2: Yonggung Hyanggyo, Yecheon Samgang Tavern, Yecheon Samgang Cultural Complex, Bobusan Culture Experience Village. Lunch at Baeknyeon Gage Yonggung Sundae, dinner at Yonggung Dangol Sikdang Singwan Jigyeong-jeom.
Day 3: Gicheon Seowon. Lunch at Gyodong Restaurant. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some sites waive or discount admission if you wear hanbok. Rent it in the morning for a relaxed day.
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 → Seoul Express Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Yecheon Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map예천시외버스터미널
Sammi SikdangView on Map삼미식당
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Korean restaurant in Yecheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Buckwheat noodles (makguksu) ₩5,000. Buckwheat noodles (makguksu): Gangwon-style buckwheat noodles served in chilled radish-kimchi broth or tossed in a spicy sauce.
Yecheon Geumnam-ri Hwangmokgeun TreeView on Map예천 금남리 황목근(팽나무)
Samgang Naru Camping GroundView on Map삼강 나루 캠핑장
₩94,000 (US$67.5)6 min walk to Yecheon Samgang Tavern · About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Samgang Naru Camping GroundView on Map삼강 나루 캠핑장
Baeknyeon Gage Yonggung SundaeView on Map백년가게 용궁순대
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A Korean blood sausage restaurant in Yecheon. Korean blood sausage (sundae): Pig intestines stuffed with glass noodles, glutinous rice and blood, then steamed; often served with sliced liver and lung. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (731 reviews).
Yonggung Dangol Sikdang Singwan Jigyeong-jeomView on Map용궁단골식당 신관직영점
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A Korean blood sausage restaurant in Yecheon. Korean blood sausage (sundae): Pig intestines stuffed with glass noodles, glutinous rice and blood, then steamed; often served with sliced liver and lung. Rated 4.2 on Google Maps (78 reviews).
Samgang Naru Camping GroundView on Map삼강 나루 캠핑장
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Samgang Naru Camping GroundView on Map삼강 나루 캠핑장
Gyodong RestaurantView on Map교동식당
₩10,000 (US$7.2)A Chinese restaurant in Yecheon. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon) ₩5,000, Spicy seafood noodle soup (jjamppong) ₩6,000. Black bean sauce noodles (jjajangmyeon): A Korean-Chinese dish of wheat noodles topped with a dark sauce of stir-fried black bean paste, pork and onion.
Yecheon Intercity Bus TerminalView on Map예천시외버스터미널
Seoul Express 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 Yecheon cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩137,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩74,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩317,000. 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 Yecheon?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 4 hr 35 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 Yecheon without a car?
Yes. 4 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 Yecheon?
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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