Hampyeong함평

The questions people ask first about Hampyeong, 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 safe.

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

• CoffeeCoffee (American-style)₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
• BeerBeer (bottle at a convenience store)₩1,500–2,500 (≈ US$2)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi ride3.1 mi (5 km) taxi ride₩6,000–8,000 (≈ US$5–6)
• Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride₩1,200 (≈ under US$1)
• Museum or sight ticketButterfly Festival entry₩5,000–10,000 (≈ US$4–8) (check)
• Budget bedMinbak (guesthouse) room, a night, per room₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
• Mid-range bedMotel or love motel double room, a night, per room₩50,000 (≈ US$40)
• High-end bedMotel or love motel double room, a night, per room₩70,000 (≈ US$55)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩30,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₩50,000 (≈ 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 →

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

Airports

MWX Muan International Airport (About 30 min by taxi or bus; limited domestic and international flights) · KWJ Gwangju Airport (About 40 min by bus or taxi; domestic flights only)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed

Mid

₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed

High

₩80,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

• The Butterfly Festival is extremely crowded on weekends: arrive before 10:00.The Butterfly Festival is extremely crowded on weekends: arrive before 10:00 AM.
• Outside the festival, many restaurants and shops close early.
• No English is spoken outside the festival grounds; have a translation app ready.