Major city · South Korea
Gumi구미시
Give Gumi one night only if you want the Geumosan hike; otherwise skip it and keep Gyeongju or Daegu as your base.
Gumi is an electronics-manufacturing city on the Nakdong River, home to Samsung and LG Display plants, with one real reason to stop: Geumosan Provincial Park, a 976 m mountain with a lake, a waterfall and a temple above the city. Trains on the Gyeongbu line and the Gimcheon-Gumi KTX stop make it an easy half-day or one-night add-on between Daegu and Gyeongju. There is no old town to wander and no night market scene; the sights are spread out and buses are the only practical way around.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon rain and 30°C (86°F)+ heat), late Mar for yellow dustavoid Jul–Aug (monsoon rain and 86°F (30°C)+ heat), late Mar for yellow dust
- Airports
- TAE · PUS · CJJ
- Nights
- 1
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.
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 Gumi112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gumi, 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
- SafetyGumi is a low-crime industrial city and safe to walk at night in the centre.
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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 Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English) (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.
- AirportTAE Daegu International Airport (Closest airport, 40–50 min by car or limousine bus from the terminal (₩8,000 (≈ US$6) cash)).
- Getting aroundCity buses cover the station, City Hall, Geumosan, Indong and the industrial complexes…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a downtown café₩3,500–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice lunch set₩8,000–13,000 (≈ US$6–10)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a convenience store₩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)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi₩7,000–10,000 (≈ US$6–8)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride₩1,500 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (folk museum, Neo-Confucian museum)Free
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room₩100,000 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩95,000 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room₩160,000 (≈ US$120)
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 →
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
- TAE Daegu International Airport (Closest airport, 40–50 min by car or limousine bus from the terminal (₩8,000 cash)) · PUS Gimhae International Airport, Busan (Widest international choice; 1 h 40 min–2 h by car, longer by train via Dongdaegu) · CJJ Cheongju International Airport (About 2 h by car; useful only for a few domestic and regional routes)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
Avoid*
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Mar, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Gumi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 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
City buses cover the station, City Hall, Geumosan, Indong and the industrial complexes; adult fare is about ₩1,500 with T-money or Cashbee and transfer discounts. Most routes run roughly 05:30–22:30. Bus stops are labelled in Korean, so use KakaoMap or Naver Map. The Daegyeong Line metropolitan railway (opened December 2024) links Gumi Station with Daegu and Gyeongsan. Taxis are cheap for short hops; Geumosan Market is about 5 min by taxi from Gumi Station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40–60 min
Daegyeong Line metropolitan railway or Mugunghwa/ITX train from Gumi Station
Big-city food, markets and museums; the easiest full day out.
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
Train to Dongdaegu or Gyeongju, or bus via Daegu
Silla tombs, Bulguksa and a proper old town; better as an overnight.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Local train or bus, or the KTX station of the same name
Mostly a rail interchange; go only if you are changing trains anyway.
Mungyeong
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus via Jeomchon
Saejae pass and a rail-bike line; check bus times first.
Sangju
skipDoor to door: About 1 h
Intercity bus
Nothing that beats a day in Daegu or Gyeongju.
Yecheon
skipDoor to door: 2 h+
Bus via Jeomchon or Andong
Too far for a return day without a car.
Pohang
overnightDoor to door: 2 h+
Train or bus via Dongdaegu
East-coast beaches and seafood; sleep there, don't day-trip.
Door to door: About 30 min
Daegyeong Line metropolitan railway
Suburb of Daegu; only useful as a rail stop.
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.
Gumi Station and downtown (Wonpyeong-dong side)
Walkable to the folk museum, Geumosan Market and the bus terminal; best for one night with bags.
Near Gumi Express Bus Terminal
Convenient if you arrive or leave by express bus; a short taxi ride from the station area.
Geumosan entrance
A handful of motels and pensions close to the park gate; pick this only if the hike is your whole trip.
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
- ₩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
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₩95,000 | ₩95,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩100,000 | ₩200,000 |
| City bus fare, one ride2 × ₩1,500 | ₩3,000 |
| Daegu airport limousine bus, one way2 × ₩8,000 | ₩16,000 |
| Gumi Ecoland monorail, adult2 × ₩8,000 | ₩16,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩15,000 | ₩30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩36,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₩198,000 per person per day, bed included | ₩396,000≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in won; intercity trains and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a downtown café | ₩3,500–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle or rice lunch set | ₩8,000–13,000 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Jjim-galbi or makchang at Geumosan MarketPortions are usually for two. | ₩12,000–20,000 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a convenience store | ₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) / ₩2,000–3,500 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | ₩7,000–10,000 (≈ US$6–8) |
| City bus ride | ₩1,500 (≈ US$2) |
| Museum entry (folk museum, Neo-Confucian museum) | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Geumosan is a real 3.5 h round-trip hike: start before 10:00, carry water, and check the weather before you commit.Geumosan is a real 3.5 h round-trip hike: start before 10:00 AM, carry water, and check the weather before you commit.
- Bus #12 to Geumosan runs roughly every 90 minutes: check the last return bus before you start walking.
- Gumi has no airport and no metro of its own; the nearest KTX station is Gimcheon (Gumi), about 15 min away.
- Summer monsoon (Jun–Jul) brings heavy rain and the waterfall trail gets slippery.
- Industrial complexes are working sites, not attractions: don't wander in expecting a tour.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Gumi구미시
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
No embassies in Gumi; most countries keep embassies in Seoul and consulates in Busan. US citizens in the region use the US Embassy in Seoul.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Gumi Station → Geumosan, bus #12: about ₩1,500 (≈ US$2), roughly every 90 min
- Taxi Gumi Station → Geumosan Market: ₩5,000–7,000 (≈ US$4–6), about 5 min
- Gumi → Daegu, Daegyeong Line: about ₩2,000–3,000 (≈ US$2–3), 40–60 min
- Gumi → Seoul, ITX-Saemaeul from Gumi Station: about 3 h
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 주세요 — This one, please (igeo juseyo)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 버스 정류장이 어디예요? — Where is the bus stop? (beoseu jeongnyujang-i eodiyeyo)
- 이 주소로 가 주세요 — Please take me to this address (i jusoro ga juseyo)
Show the driver the Korean address; bus stops and most signs are Korean-only.
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 Gumi. 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: Apr–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon rain and 30°C+ heat), late Mar for yellow dust · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TAE and PUS: last limousine and train departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Gumi Station and downtown, Geumosan Market, Geumosan park entrance, Dongrak Park.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Geumosan trail, Haeunsa, Gumi Neo-Confucian History Museum, Ecoland monorail) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and yellow-dust fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialGumi city tourism (official)
- officialGumi city official site
- officialGumi city bus information system
- officialGumi Ecoland (official)
- officialGumi Neo-Confucian History Museum (official)
- officialOksung Natural Recreation Forest (official)
- officialGumoland (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Gumi, revision 5203388 (CC BY-SA 4.0)