Major city · South Korea
Jangheung장흥
Give Jangheung one night, two if you hike Cheongwansan or Jeamsan: it is a rural county, not a city, and buses stop early.
Jangheung is a rural county on the Jangheung Peninsula in South Jeolla, looking over Deukryang Bay and branded Jeongnamjin, the point directly south of Gwanghwamun in Seoul. Sights are spread across the county and public transport thins out after dark, so a car or a call taxi decides what you actually see. Most travellers come for the Saturday market, the cypress woodland, the water festival in summer and the mountains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October)
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, heavy rain), Jan–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airports
- Gwangju (KWJ) · Muan (MWX)
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jangheung112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jangheung, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
- SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
- Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
- TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
- SafetyRural and calm; the real risks are unlit country roads after dark, thin bus schedules and summer heat with heavy rain.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Travel helpline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKWJ Gwangju Airport (Bus or taxi to Gwangju U-Square, then an intercity bus to Jangheung; about 70 min on the express route.).
- Getting aroundLocal Gunnae buses leave the intercity bus terminal and cost a flat ₩1,000 (≈ under US$1) for adults, paid in cash or with a T-money card…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice soupcheck
- Beerdraught / convenience-store cancheck
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiCall taxis are the practical option outside Jangheung-eup.check
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekcheck
- Museum or sight ticketObservatory entrycheck
- Budget bedGuesthouse or motel room, a night, per room₩40,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or motel room, a night, per room₩60,000 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or motel room, a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₩100,000 (≈ US$75) · High ₩180,000 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KWJ Gwangju Airport (Bus or taxi to Gwangju U-Square, then an intercity bus to Jangheung; about 70 min on the express route.) · MWX Muan International Airport (Mostly international flights; airport bus to Gwangju, then transfer to a Jangheung bus.)
Map of Jangheung
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (44°F)44°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best*
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care*
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best*
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Jangheung: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (44°F)44°F (7°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Mar
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
1°C (33°F)33°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local Gunnae buses leave the intercity bus terminal and cost a flat ₩1,000 for adults, paid in cash or with a T-money card; Gwansan runs every 20–30 min, Yuchi far less often. Taxis wait in front of the terminal and call taxis cover the villages. Whether a public bike share exists is check; bring your own bike for the Tamjin riverside path.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Borimsa Temple
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus toward Yuchi from the intercity terminal, then a short local hop or taxi
Founded 859; the 9th-century iron Buddha is the reason to come. Check the return bus before you walk in.
Cheongwansan Provincial Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus toward Gwansan, every 20–30 min, then walk from the park entrance
Silver grass peaks in October; the summit is 723 m and the climb is a half day.
Jeongnamjin Observatory
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus toward Hoejin, or a call taxi
Hours and admission are check; the Hoejin buses are the thin ones.
Boseong tea fields
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car via the Boseong River basin
Pairs well with a Jangheung morning; last bus back is check.
Gangjin
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Frequent intercounty bus, about 20–30 min
Celadon kilns and a small harbour town; easy half day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jangheung-eup (bus terminal and market)
The town centre and the only place with real choice of beds; walkability to the market and river is check.
Cypress Forest Woodland area
Cabins and hanok-style stays near Eokbulsan; drive time from the town centre is check.
Hoejin and the south coast
Quiet coastal base near the Jeongnamjin Observatory; car or call taxi needed — check.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
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- Mid
- check
- High
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Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₩110,000 | ₩110,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩100,000 | ₩200,000 |
| Seoul → Jangheung intercity bus, one way2 × ₩25,300 · check | ₩50,600 |
| Local Gunnae bus, one ride2 × ₩1,000 | ₩2,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩25,000 · check | ₩50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩41,300 |
| Trip total≈ ₩227,000 per person per day, bed included | ₩453,900≈ US$350 |
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2026 estimate in won; flights excluded. Lodging and meal prices are check; only the bus fares below are sourced. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | check |
| Noodle or rice soup | check |
| Shiitake mushroom dishLocal pine-forest shiitake; dried packs make a light souvenir. | check |
| Beer: draught / convenience-store can | check |
| 5 km taxiCall taxis are the practical option outside Jangheung-eup. | check |
| Observatory entry | check |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rural buses to Borimsa and Yuchi are infrequent: check the last return at the terminal before you leave.
- No KTX or SRT reaches Jangheung; you change at Mokpo, Naju or Gwangju Songjeong.
- The Hoejin ferry to Jeju is suspended; island ferries often leave from village docks, so confirm the departure point first.
- English outside hotels and tourist offices is check: have place names written in Korean.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Jangheung장흥
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
No embassies in Jangheung; most are in Seoul, with consulates in Gwangju and Busan (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Seoul Central City → Jangheung, intercity bus: about ₩25,300 (≈ US$19), about 5 h (check)
- Gwangju U-Square → Jangheung, express: about 70 min (check)
- Local Gunnae bus, any route in the county: ₩1,000 (≈ under US$1) flat, cash or T-money
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 주세요 — This one, please (igeo juseyo)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 카드 돼요? — Can I pay by card? (kadeu dwaeyo)
- 버스 정류장이 어디예요? — Where is the bus stop? (beoseu jeongnyujangi eodiyeyo)
Show the Korean place name to the driver; rural addresses are often given by village, not street number.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jangheung. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October) · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, heavy rain), Jan–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for KWJ and MWX: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Jangheung-eup market and river, the cypress woodland, Borimsa and Yuchi, Hoejin and the observatory.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (observatory, water science museum, Borimsa, Cheongwansan) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival-date fixtures for the water festival, the tulip festival and the Jeamsan azalea festival so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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