3 days 2 nights in Boryeong for friends
First visit, 3 days: a route through Daecheon Beach & Daecheon Port → Ocheon Port, Sooyeongseong & Wonsando → Cheonbuk, Cheongso & Oseosan. 19 stops, estimated cost about ₩200,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on a car or rental · Walking: Heavy · 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 · Daecheon Beach & Daecheon Port
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:45. 7 stops, about ₩100,000 per person.
10:00
Daecheon Beach is the signature beach of Korea's west coast, a gently sloping strip of pal…
2 hr · Free · From Daecheon Station take a taxi (about 15 to 20 minutes) or a local bus toward the beach. If you drive, use the public lots along the seafront road, which fill early on summer weekends. (Show a driver: 대천해수욕장)
5 min walk · ~340 m
12:05
The beach area of Daecheon is known for clam grills, where shellfish piled in a metal dish…
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is in the beachfront restaurant area, a short walk from Daecheon Beach and 15 to 20 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 대천가자조개구이)
~11 min by car · 1.0 km
13:26
A pedal-powered rail bike runs on an elevated track beside the coast, giving a bird's-eye …
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is at the north end of Daecheon Beach near the port side, roughly a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from Daecheon Station. Public parking is nearby. (Show a driver: 대천해수욕장 스카이바이크)
~10 min by car · 0.8 km
14:36
A cafe near the port with a rooftop terrace that looks over the fishing boats and the water.
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in the Daecheon Port area, 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 바다듬 루프탑카페)
4 min walk · ~280 m
15:30
This is the working seafood market of Daecheon's fishing port, where small shops sell live…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is beside Daecheon Port, about 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station, and a short drive from the main beach. (Show a driver: 대천항수산시장)
5 min walk · ~340 m
17:40
A cluster of raw-fish restaurants near Daecheon Port, where tanks hold flounder, rockfish and seasonal shellfish.
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is close to Daecheon Port, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from Daecheon Station. Parking is available nearby. (Show a driver: 푸른바다회타운)
~15 min by car · 2.9 km
19:05
Opened at the end of 2021, this undersea road tunnel links Daecheon Port with Wonsando and the islands beyond.
40 min · Free · Drive from the Daecheon Port side; the entrance is signposted for Wonsando. Buses and taxis can reach the island, but transport is limited, so a car is much easier. (Show a driver: 보령해저터널)
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.
Some 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.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Day 2 · Ocheon Port, Sooyeongseong & Wonsando
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:29. 7 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.
09:00
A pocket of sand on Wonsando island that became easy to reach once the undersea tunnel opened.
1 hr 20 min · Free · Cross the Boryeong Undersea Tunnel by car (about 20 to 30 minutes from Daecheon Port), then follow signs for Wonsando Beach. Public transport is limited, so a car or taxi is best. (Show a driver: 원산도해수욕장)
~12 min by car · 1.4 km
11:40
A seafood restaurant on Wonsando serving local fish and shellfish, with typical choices su…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · On Wonsando, a short drive from Wonsando Beach; reached via the Boryeong Undersea Tunnel. (Show a driver: 원산도명가식당)
~15 min by car · 2.9 km
12:55
A beach near the western end of Wonsando, backed by hills and with very little development.
1 hr 20 min · Free · Cross the Boryeong Undersea Tunnel, then continue west on the island road; allow 30 to 40 minutes from Daecheon Port. (Show a driver: 오봉산해수욕장)
~12 min by car · 1.5 km
14:27
A dessert cafe near the western end of Wonsando with sea views from its terrace.
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · By car over the Boryeong Undersea Tunnel, about 40 minutes from Daecheon Port. (Show a driver: 바이더오)
~11 min by car · 1.0 km
15:38
A modest hill on Wonsando with a forest trail that climbs to viewpoints over the sea and nearby islands.
2 hr · Free · By car over the tunnel, then follow signs to Obongsan Beach where the trailhead lies; about 30 to 40 minutes from Daecheon Port. (Show a driver: 오봉산)
~11 min by car · 1.0 km
17:49
A village restaurant run by local women, offering the kind of home cooking you would be served in a Korean household.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · On Wonsando near the western end of the island; reached by car over the tunnel. (Show a driver: 초전부녀회맛집)
~50 min by car · 16.2 km
19:39
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)
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.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
Day 3 · Cheonbuk, Cheongso & Oseosan
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:06. 5 stops, about ₩35,000 per person.
09:00
A mountain of roughly 790 meters that rises above the plains of northwestern Chungnam.
3 hr 30 min · Free · By car about 50 minutes from Daecheon Station, then take a trail from the nearby parking area. (Show a driver: 오서산)
~14 min by car · 2.1 km
12:44
A country restaurant at the foot of Oseosan, serving simple Korean meals such as stews and…
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · At the base of Oseosan, about 50 minutes by car from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 오서산억새촌식당)
~18 min by car · 3.7 km
14:02
A village lined with old ginkgo trees whose leaves turn golden each autumn, carpeting roads and yards in yellow.
1 hr 10 min · Free · By car about 40 minutes from Boryeong city; taxis are possible but return trips need planning. (Show a driver: 청라 은행마을)
~47 min by car · 14.9 km
15:59
A big converted-warehouse cafe with high ceilings and sea breezes, on the road to the oyster village.
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · By car about 35 minutes from Daecheon Station. (Show a driver: 우유창고)
~67 min by car · 22.8 km
18:06
A large garden and sculpture park at the foot of Seongjusan Mountain, mixing art with forest trails.
2 hr · Under ₩10,000 · From Boryeong city take a taxi (about 25 to 30 minutes) or drive; public buses are infrequent. Parking is available. (Show a driver: 개화예술공원)
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.