About this itinerary
Yeongdeok is known for its markets and long-running local eateries, which makes it a great city to eat your way through on foot. This itinerary centers on places like Yeongdeok Snow Crab Conservation Village, Ganggu Market, Ganggu Port Daegae Street, and every meal is a short walk from the stop before it.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 6 hr by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights in Yeongdeok and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Yeongdeok Snow Crab Conservation Village, Ganggu Market. dinner at Ganggu Drivers' Restaurant.
Day 2: Ganggu Port Daegae Street, Donggwang Fish Market, Haepalang Park, Samsa Marine Park, Yongdeok Fishing Village Folk Exhibition Hall. Lunch at Daewang Daege Jikpanjang Yeongdeok Main Branch, dinner at Myeongseong Hoe Town.
Day 3: Yongdeok Market. Lunch at Sinseobang Tteokgalbi. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Some market stalls close by late afternoon, so earlier is better. Go a little hungry and share small plates at several places.
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 →Yeongdeok TerminalView on Map영덕터미널
Ganggu Drivers' RestaurantView on Map강구기사식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant in Yeongdeok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Home-style set meal (baekban) ₩8,000. Home-style set meal (baekban): A Korean home-style set meal of rice, soup or stew, and an assortment of side dishes on one tray.
Healing PensionView on Map힐링펜션
₩94,000 (US$67.5)About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Healing PensionView on Map힐링펜션
Daewang Daege Jikpanjang Yeongdeok Main BranchView on Map대왕대게직판장 영덕본점
₩110,000 (US$79.0)A restaurant in Yeongdeok. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (51 reviews).
Myeongseong Hoe TownView on Map명성회타운
₩113,000 (US$81.2)A raw fish (hoe) restaurant in Yeongdeok. Rated 3.3 on Google Maps (57 reviews).
Healing PensionView on Map힐링펜션
Sinseobang TteokgalbiView on Map신서방떡갈비
₩47,800 (US$34.3)A grilled minced short-rib patties restaurant in Yeongdeok. A government-designated "Good Price" shop. Grilled minced short-rib patties (tteok-galbi): Beef or pork rib meat finely minced, seasoned, shaped into flat patties and grilled.
Yeongdeok TerminalView on Map영덕터미널
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 Yeongdeok cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩239,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩157,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩420,000. 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 Yeongdeok?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 6 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 Yeongdeok without a car?
Yes. 12 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Yeongdeok?
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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