Haenam해남

The questions people ask first about Haenam, 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 low crime; the real risks are rural roads, unlit coastal driving at night and thin bus schedules.

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

• Coffee₩3,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealNoodle or rice set meal₩8,000–14,000 (≈ US$6–11)
• Beerdraught / convenience-store can₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)₩2,000–3,500 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 10 km (6.2 mi)Taxi, 6.2 mi (10 km)₩12,000–18,000 (≈ US$9–13)
• Museum or sight ticketTemple or park entry₩1,000–3,000 (≈ US$1–3)
• Budget bedCoastal pension (Songji / Samsan), a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
• Mid-range bedMotel double room (Haenam-eup), a night, per room₩70,000 (≈ US$55)
• High-end bedMotel double room (Haenam-eup), a night, per room₩120,000 (≈ US$90)

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

MWX Muan International (Closest airport, about 1 h by road; domestic and limited international routes — check schedules.) · KWJ Gwangju (About 1 h 30 min by road; more domestic flights.) · ICN Incheon (Long-distance bus to Haenam from Seoul, roughly 5 h — check times.)

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

• Local buses to temples and the coast run a few times a day; missing the last one means a taxi or a long walk.
• Part of Songpyeong Beach is a military area with restricted public access.
• Coastal roads are dark and unlit at night; avoid driving them after drinking.
• Temple and garden hours change with season — confirm before a long drive.