Goryeong고령

The questions people ask first about Goryeong, 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
• SafetyVery safe.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee at a local café₩3,000–5,000 (≈ US$3–4)
• BeerBeer (bottle at a convenience store)₩2,000–3,000 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from bus terminal to museum₩3,000–5,000 (≈ US$3–4)
• Metro or bus rideIntercity bus Daegu–Goryeong₩5,000 (≈ US$4) (check)
• Museum or sight ticketDaegaya Museum entry₩2,000 (≈ US$2) (check)
• Budget bedMotel or minbak room, a night, per room₩40,000 (≈ US$30)
• Mid-range bedMotel or minbak room, a night, per room₩60,000 (≈ US$45)
• High-end bedMotel or minbak room, a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩30,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · High ₩100,000 (≈ US$75)

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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

TAE Daegu International Airport (About 40 min by car; limited domestic and international flights (check).)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed

Mid

₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed

High

₩80,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

• No train station: you must use a bus or car.
• Buses from Daegu are infrequent (check the schedule at the terminal).
• Museum and tomb sites may close on Mondays (check).
• English signage is limited outside the museum.