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Voykit pocket guide · South Korea
Gunwi County
군위군
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Gunwi County, focusing on its parks and historic sites; no overnight stay needed.
Gunwi County in North Gyeongsang Province offers a handful of outdoor and cultural attractions that can be visited in a single day. With limited public transport, most visitors drive or join a tour from nearby Daegu or Gyeongju.
- Country
- South Korea
- Local name
- 군위군
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold) / heavy winter snow
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- KRW
- Money
- Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 in cash for street food, small markets and temple donations.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₩30,000–50,000 excl. transport · Mid ₩50,000–80,000 excl. transport · High ₩80,000+ excl. transport (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Travel helpline 1330
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 60 Hz · Round two-pin European plugs fit; US and UK plugs need an adapter, and US-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Hotel porter: Not expected; ₩1,000–2,000 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not expected; ₩10,000–20,000 or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Officially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free. Bottles cost ₩800–1,500 at convenience stores.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks. Bidets are common.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₩2,000–3,500 |
| Street snack (tteokbokki) | ₩3,000–5,000 |
| Bottle of water | ₩1,000 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₩15,000–20,000 |
| Car rental (per day) | ₩50,000–70,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAE · Daegu International Airport
- ≈1 h drive to Gunwi County
Typical fares
- Car rental (small sedan, 1 day)
- ≈ ₩50,000 (check)
- Taxi 5 km
- ≈ ₩15,000–20,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the primary way to reach attractions; limited bus service from Daegu (check local schedules).
See and do
Known for
- Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou‑hwan Memorial Park
- Saraon Iyagi Maeul
- Janggok Natural Recreation Forest
- Second Seokguram Rock
- Gunwi Battle Victory Memorial Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Janggok Natural Recreation Forest | Drive from Gunwi center, about 30 min | ≈45 min round trip |
| Second Seokguram Rock | Drive 25 min via local roads | ≈1 h |
| Gunwi Battle Victory Memorial Park | Drive 15 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Gunwi County
- No dedicated hotels; visitors usually stay in Daegu (≈1 h drive) or Gyeongju and commute.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 죄송합니다joesonghamnida |
| Thank you | 감사합니다gamsahamnida |
| How much is it? | 얼마예요?eolmayeyo |
| Where is the restroom? | 화장실 어디에요?hwajangsil eodieyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A slight bow with a 'annyeonghaseyo'; handshake with the right hand, left hand touching the right forearm; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses with people you have just met
- Age and rank: Expect to be asked your age; it sets how people speak to you. Let the eldest sit and start first; avoid: Calling older people by their given name
- Handing things: Two hands for money, cards, gifts and drinks; avoid: Passing things with one hand to older people
- Subway: Quiet voices, bags off seats, queue at the marked lines; avoid: Priority and pink pregnancy seats, even when empty
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring fruit or a boxed gift; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Writing names in red ink — it is used for the dead
- Temples: Covered shoulders and knees; bow at the main hall; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; loud talk; pointing at Buddha statues
- Numbers: Know that 4 is unlucky; buildings may show F instead of a fourth floor; avoid: Giving gifts in sets of four
- Sensitive topics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Comparing Korea with Japan or China casually; jokes about the North, the Japanese colonial era, or plastic surgery
Scams and watch-outs
- Public transport is infrequent; plan a car rental or tour.
- Some sites have limited opening hours in winter; verify before visiting.
Generally safe; traffic accidents are the main risk, especially on rural roads—drive cautiously.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Gunwi County yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou‑hwan Memorial Park
- Saraon Iyagi Maeul
- Janggok Natural Recreation Forest
- Second Seokguram Rock
- Gunwi Battle Victory Memorial Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Gunwi County official website: www.gunwi.go.kr/ko/index.do
- Wikivoyage: Gunwi County, revision 4984672 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4984672
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/gunwi-county). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.