Major city · South Korea
Gimje김제시
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Gimje; arrive by KTX (2.5‑3 h from Seoul) and focus on temples, the Horizon Festival (Sept‑Oct) or the Arirang Literature Museum.
Gimje is a small agricultural city in North Jeolla with several historic temples, a literature museum and a seasonal Horizon Festival. It is reachable by KTX in under three hours, making it suitable for a day trip or an overnight stay if you want to explore markets and stay in a guesthouse.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, heavy rain)
- Airports
- KWJ · KUV
- Nights
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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 Gimje112 ▾
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 Gimje, 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
- SafetyGimje is low‑risk; watch for traffic on rural roads and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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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 (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.
- Getting aroundLimited city‑bus service; best to rent a car or use taxis.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₩2,000–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealGarlic market snack₩1,000–2,500 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))₩3,000–4,000 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₩180,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩30,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₩55,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
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 · KUV Gunsan Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
not flagged
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gimje: 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
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
7 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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
Limited city‑bus service; best to rent a car or use taxis. Shuttle buses run to Byeonggolje Reservoir for the Horizon Festival.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gunsan
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
KTX to Gunsan (≈30 min) then local bus 15 min
Coastal city, good for seafood and Saemangeum views
Muju
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Intercity bus 1 h 20 min
Mountain scenery, Muju Resort
Jeonju
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
KTX 45 min to Jeonju Station
Hanok Village, food
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.
Bamboo garden guest house(죽로원 게스트하우스)
Traditional rooms, floor heating; ₩80,000–120,000 per night
Mizuno's Tree House(미즈노씨네 트리하우스)
It is a house built on a tree. It's a nice guest house with a cafe. It's a choice you won't regret. ₩260,000 per night
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
- ₩30,000–45,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩45,000–70,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- High
- ₩70,000 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₩120,000 | ₩120,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩55,000 | ₩110,000 |
| KTX Seoul → Gimje (one way)2 × ₩45,000 · check | ₩90,000 |
| Local taxi (5 km)2 × ₩15,000 · check | ₩30,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₩35,000 · check | ₩70,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩42,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₩231,000 per person per day, bed included | ₩462,000≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in KRW; flights and KTX passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₩2,000–4,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bibimbap | ₩5,000–8,000 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Naengmyeon | ₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Garlic market snack | ₩1,000–2,500 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | ₩3,000–4,000 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- City‑bus intervals are long; plan ahead or drive.
- Festival dates can shift; verify on the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline
- 1330
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Gimje김제시
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline1330
Embassy
US Consulate in Busan (check address); other embassies in Seoul.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Seoul → Gimje KTX: about ₩45,000 (≈ US$35), 2.5–3 h (check)
- Taxi 5 km: ≈₩15,000
Say or show
- 죄송합니다 — Excuse me / Sorry (joesonghamnida)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo?)
- 화장실 어디에요? — Where is the restroom? (hwajangsil eodieyo?)
- 카드로 결제해도 돼요? — Can I pay by card? (kadeuro gyeoljehaedo dwaeyo?)
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 Gimje. 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: Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- /north-jeolla
- /south-korea
- /gunsan
- /muju
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