3 days 2 nights in Gapyeong for friends
First visit to Gapyeong: 3 days: a route through Gapyeong Town, Nami & Jara Islands → Jojong, Hyeonri & Myeongjisan → Seorak & Cheongpyeong Lakeside. 18 stops, estimated cost about ₩270,000 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 Gapyeong planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.
Day 1 · Gapyeong Town, Nami & Jara Islands
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 20:32. 6 stops, about ₩115,000 per person.
10:00
Jarasum is a flat, grassy island and riverside park a few minutes from Gapyeong Station, w…
1 hr 30 min · Free · It is about a five-minute taxi ride from Gapyeong Station, and a parking lot sits near the island entrance. Festival days may bring temporary lots and shuttles. (Show a driver: 자라섬)
~10 min by car · 0.9 km
11:40
Dakgalbi, chicken stir-fried with vegetables and rice cakes in a spicy sauce on a shared h…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the second floor of a building on the riverside road directly across from the Nami Island ferry terminal; use the surrounding parking lots. (Show a driver: 조무락닭갈비)
~13 min by car · 1.8 km
12:53
A crescent-shaped island in the Bukhan River, reached by a five-minute ferry ride, Nami is…
3 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · From Gapyeong Station take a taxi or local bus, about 15 minutes, to the Nami Island ferry terminal and parking lot. (Show a driver: 남이섬)
~16 min by car · 3.1 km
16:09
A riverside cafe near Jarasum Island whose large windows face the water and sunset, making…
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is under five minutes by car from the entrance to Jarasum Island, on the levee road, with a parking area in front. (Show a driver: 멜로우스팟)
~11 min by car · 1.1 km
17:10
Rail bikes are pedal-powered carts that roll along a stretch of disused railway, and this …
2 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · The boarding area is on the main road in Gapyeong town, about a five-minute taxi ride from Gapyeong Station and next to the Jatgoeul Market. Use the market-side parking if you drive. (Show a driver: 가평레일파크)
~12 min by car · 1.4 km
19:22
Run by the local livestock cooperative, this barbecue restaurant serves Korean beef (hanu)…
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is under five minutes by taxi from Gapyeong Station on a main road, with a parking lot in front of the building. (Show a driver: 가평축협한우명가)
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.
Day 2 · Jojong, Hyeonri & Myeongjisan
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 21:39. 6 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.
09:00
A wobbling suspension bridge strung across a gorge on Unaksan, with a see-through grid flo…
1 hr 40 min · Free · Start from the trailhead car park in Unak-ri, Jojong-myeon; parking may charge a fee. Public transport is thin, so use a taxi or car. (Show a driver: 운악산출렁다리)
~17 min by car · 3.6 km
11:40
Budae jjigae, or army-base stew, is a spicy hot pot of sausage, ham, noodles, tofu and kim…
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is on Unakcheonggye-ro in Jojong-myeon with a lot around the shop, a few minutes by car from Hyeonri 5-Day Market. (Show a driver: 캠프부대찌개)
~36 min by car · 10.9 km
13:06
A mountain park of broad ridges and quiet forest paths, popular for azaleas in late spring and colorful leaves in autumn.
2 hr 30 min · Free · Begin from the main car park in Buk-myeon; a car is the practical way to reach it. (Show a driver: 연인산도립공원)
~23 min by car · 5.6 km
15:59
A cafe built as a cottage-style garden in a valley setting, planted with seasonal flowers and wandering paths.
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is up a valley road in Jojong-myeon, about 15 minutes by car from Hyeonri, with a lot at the garden. (Show a driver: 타샤의정원251)
~56 min by car · 18.6 km
18:05
A large landscaped arboretum known for carefully designed themed gardens, a pond, a bonsai…
2 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on Sumokwon-ro in Sangmyeon and best reached by car or taxi; a circulation bus is said to serve it, but check current service. (Show a driver: 아침고요수목원)
~14 min by car · 2.4 km
20:49
A restaurant specializing in soft tofu made with ground pine nuts, a Gapyeong specialty wi…
50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is on Sumokwon-ro in Sangmyeon with a lot in front, near Garden of Morning Calm. (Show a driver: 가평명품잣순두부)
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.
Lots of walking today. Plan one long rest at a cafe somewhere in the middle.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
Day 3 · Seorak & Cheongpyeong Lakeside
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 19:29. 6 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.
09:00
A hillside park designed like a Swiss alpine village, with chalets, grazing sheep, a small…
2 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It sits on a mountain road in Seorak-myeon, about ten minutes by car from Petite France; there is a lot at the entrance. (Show a driver: 에델바이스 스위스테마파크)
~14 min by car · 2.5 km
11:40
A restaurant in the Seorak area with two draws: naengmyeon, thin chewy noodles served in i…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the main road in Seorak, about five minutes by car from the town center, with parking at the front. (Show a driver: 가평냉면 부손닭갈비 설악본점)
~32 min by car · 9.2 km
13:12
A small mountain valley with a clear stream, known as a summer play spot where families wade, picnic and splash around.
1 hr 30 min · Free · It is in Seorak-myeon with a parking lot at the village entrance; the best way is by car or taxi. (Show a driver: 어비계곡)
~46 min by car · 14.6 km
15:28
A riverside cafe at the end of a side road, with a terrace facing the water and an optiona…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is off the lakeside road on a small lane in Gapyeong, with parking in front. (Show a driver: 더강)
~13 min by car · 1.9 km
16:41
An Italian-themed village near the lake, with a Pinocchio theatre and a small exhibition o…
1 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a few minutes' walk from Petite France along the lakeside road, and the two share parking in some cases. A circulation bus may also connect them. (Show a driver: 이탈리아마을 피노키오와다빈치)
8 min walk · ~550 m
18:19
A garden restaurant close to Petite France with a traditional feel, pretty grounds and res…
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is two minutes by car from Petite France on a village road, with parking provided. (Show a driver: 도선재)
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.