Gimcheon김천시

The questions people ask first about Gimcheon, 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
• SafetyGimcheon is a low-crime provincial city and safe to walk at night in the centre.

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

• Coffee₩3,000–5,500 (≈ US$3–4)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup or rice bowl₩7,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Beerdraught / convenience-store can₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi₩8,000–11,000 (≈ US$6–8)
• Metro or bus rideCity bus ride₩1,500–2,000 (≈ US$2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩15,000–30,000 (≈ US$11–25)
• Museum or sight ticketJikjisa Temple entry₩2,500 (≈ US$2) adult (check)
• Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
• Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
• High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per room₩180,000 (≈ US$130)

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 →

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

Airports

TAE Daegu International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) / 1 h by car; domestic and some East Asia routes) · CJJ Cheongju International Airport (About 90 min by car) · PUS Gimhae International Airport (Busan) (About 2 h by car; the usual arrival for international flights)TAE Daegu International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) / 1 h by car; domestic and some East Asia routes) · CJJ Cheongju International Airport (About 90 min by car) · PUS Gimhae International Airport (Busan) (About 2 h by car; the usual arrival for international flights)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩60,000–90,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed

Mid

₩90,000–150,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed

High

₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• English is limited outside hotels and major sites; menus and transit signs usually carry English.
• City buses run infrequently, especially to Jikjisa and Buhang Dam — check the last return bus before you set out.
• The two rail stations are about 20 minutes apart by car; confirm which one your ticket uses.
• Summer monsoon rain peaks in July; carry a rain layer if you travel then.