About this itinerary
Bongsu Mountain Natural Recreation Forest & Arboretum, Yesan Imjon Fortress, Daeryeonsa Temple in Yesan 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 25 min by AREX and an express bus. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Deoksan Hot Spring District and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Bongsu Mountain Natural Recreation Forest & Arboretum, Yesan Imjon Fortress, Daeryeonsa Temple. Lunch at Jjukkumi Deopbap & Nakji Deopbap & Kkomak Jjamppong, dinner at Favorites One & Ojangdong Hamheung Naengmyeon.
Day 2: Deoksan Hot Spring District, Deoksan Metasequoia Road, Chungui Shrine (Martyr Yun Bong-gil's Historic Site), Yun Bong-gil Independence Fighter Memorial Hall, Splash Resort. Lunch at Gaya Cham Galbi, dinner at Hongbuk Restaurant.
Day 3: Yasan Sapgyo-eup Stone Bodhisattva Statue. Lunch at Muhan Jeongwon. 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 → Seoul Express Bus Terminal공항철도·지하철
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Yesan Bus TerminalView on Map예산종합터미널
Jjukkumi Deopbap & Nakji Deopbap & Kkomak JjamppongView on Map쭈꾸미덮밥&낙지덮밥&꼬막짬뽕
₩22,000 (US$15.8)A spicy octopus rice bowl & spicy seafood noodle soup restaurant in Yesan. Spicy octopus rice bowl (nakji-deopbap): Small octopus stir-fried with vegetables in a spicy gochujang and chili sauce, served over rice.
Bongsu Mountain Natural Recreation Forest & ArboretumView on Map봉수산자연휴양림&수목원
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Yesan Imjon FortressView on Map예산 임존성
Favorites One & Ojangdong Hamheung NaengmyeonView on Map페이보리스원&오장동함흥냉면
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A cold noodles restaurant in Yesan. Cold noodles (naengmyeon): Chewy buckwheat or starch noodles served in icy broth (mul-naengmyeon) or tossed in a spicy sauce (bibim-naengmyeon). Rated 4.3 on Google Maps (69 reviews).
Sesimcheon Hot Spring HotelView on Map세심천온천호텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)21 min walk to Deoksan Hot Spring District · About ₩90k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Sesimcheon Hot Spring HotelView on Map세심천온천호텔
Gaya Cham GalbiView on Map가야참갈비
₩24,000 (US$17.2)A meat restaurant right by Splash Resort. Rated 4.0 on Google Maps (30 reviews).
Yun Bong-gil Independence Fighter Memorial HallView on Map윤봉길의사기념관
Splash ResortView on Map스플라스 리솜
Sesimcheon Hot Spring HotelView on Map세심천온천호텔
₩94,000 (US$67.5)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Sesimcheon Hot Spring HotelView on Map세심천온천호텔
Yasan Sapgyo-eup Stone Bodhisattva StatueView on Map예산 삽교읍 석조보살입상
FreeKorea Tours & Tickets →Yesan Bus TerminalView on Map예산종합터미널
Seoul Express 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 Yesan cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩155,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩87,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩340,000. 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 Yesan?
Take AREX and an express bus — about 3 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 Yesan without a car?
Yes. 15 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 Yesan?
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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