3 days 2 nights in Boryeong for travelers with parents
Parents, 3 days: Seongjusa Temple Site and Gaehwa Art Park: a route through Boryeong Downtown, Seongjusan & Gaehwa → Cheonbuk, Cheongso & Oseosan → Muchangpo, Nampo & Jukdo. 15 stops, estimated cost about ₩230,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on a car or rental · Walking: Moderate · Timetable includes travel time
The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Boryeong planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.
Day 1 · Boryeong Downtown, Seongjusan & Gaehwa
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:30. 5 stops, about ₩40,000 per person.
10:00
A large reservoir created by the Boryeong Dam, set among low hills south of the city.
1 hr · Free · By car only, roughly 40 minutes from Boryeong city; taxis may be hard to find for the return. (Show a driver: 보령호)
~32 min by car · 9.2 km
11:40
A Chinese-Korean restaurant in the Seongju district serving the classics of that cuisine: …
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · In the Seongju area, on the way between Boryeong Coal Museum and Gaehwa Art Park; reach it by taxi or car. (Show a driver: 황해원)
~11 min by car · 1.0 km
12:41
The ruins of a large Buddhist temple that flourished in the Unified Silla era.
1 hr · Free · From Boryeong city take a taxi (about 25 to 30 minutes) or a local bus toward Seongju. By car it is a short drive from Gaehwa Art Park. (Show a driver: 성주사지)
~17 min by car · 3.4 km
13:58
A pleasant cafe inside the art park, with large windows, a terrace and views over the garden.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is inside Gaehwa Art Park, about 25 to 30 minutes by taxi from Boryeong city. (Show a driver: 카페리리스 본점)
~14 min by car · 2.4 km
17:40
A neighborhood restaurant in the center of Seongju serving homestyle Korean noodle soups and light meals.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in the center of Seongju, accessed by car or taxi from Boryeong city. (Show a driver: 남포집)
What to bring and keep in mindParking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Day 2 · Cheonbuk, Cheongso & Oseosan
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 5 stops, about ₩75,000 per person.
10:00
In spring, a stretch of farmland near the Cheonbuk coast turns into a green sea of young barley rippling in the wind.
50 min · Free · By car about 40 minutes from Daecheon Station, or taxi. (Show a driver: 천북 청보리밭)
~22 min by car · 5.2 km
11:40
A popular restaurant in the oyster village known for generous grilled oyster trays, plus o…
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · In Cheonbuk Oyster Village, about 40 minutes by car from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 훈이네굴수산)
4 min walk · ~270 m
12:54
A seaside cluster of restaurants on the north coast of Boryeong that grill oysters at the …
1 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · From Daecheon Station drive about 40 minutes, or take a taxi (a long ride, so agree on a return). Public buses are rare. (Show a driver: 보령 천북굴단지)
~15 min by car · 2.7 km
14:39
A cafe near the oyster village that offers coffee, juices and desserts in a quiet setting.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · By car about 40 minutes from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 카페장은리)
~15 min by car · 2.8 km
17:40
A grill restaurant in the oyster village serving oysters by the tray, with sides such as rice, noodles and soup.
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · In Cheonbuk Oyster Village, about 40 minutes by car from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 소현네굴구이)
What to bring and keep in mindFor outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
Day 3 · Muchangpo, Nampo & Jukdo
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 5 stops, about ₩110,000 per person.
10:00
A modest beach just south of Muchangpo, quiet and unspoiled.
1 hr · Free · By car or taxi from Muchangpo, about 10 minutes. (Show a driver: 독산해수욕장)
~13 min by car · 2.0 km
11:40
A seafood restaurant near the shore at Muchangpo, serving sashimi, grilled fish and soup.
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · At Muchangpo Beach, about 30 to 35 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 바다와어부)
10 min walk · ~700 m
13:00
At low tide on certain days each month, the sea draws back and exposes a causeway that loc…
1 hr 30 min · Free · It starts from Muchangpo Beach, about 30 to 35 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station. Check the tide schedule beforehand. (Show a driver: 무창포 신비의 바닷길)
8 min walk · ~600 m
14:38
A cafe overlooking Muchangpo Beach with seating by the windows, so you can watch the tide while you drink your coffee.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · At Muchangpo Beach, about 30 to 35 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 카페무창포797)
5 min walk · ~340 m
17:40
A raw-fish restaurant facing Muchangpo Beach, convenient for a sunset meal.
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · At Muchangpo Beach, about 30 to 35 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 만석호횟집)
What to bring and keep in mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.