EasyTicket If you’re traveling with your parents, a one-way walk followed by a cruise-boat return on Sanmaki Old Road can make the outing easier. Let’s start by comparing the option of walking 4km along the trail and returning by boat.
One-Way Combinations Are Easier with Parents
How to Walk 4km and Return by Boat
The Sanmaki Old Road trail is 4km long, with 26 signature attractions. A round trip would be 8km, so a practical combination is to walk toward Sanmaki Village and take a cruise back toward Chadolbaegi Pier. After laying out the route on a map, this looks like a good way to take in the scenery while saving energy for the way back. (Source: Wonju Regional Environmental Office)
When a Cruise Is the Better Option
If long walks are usually a strain or you want to fit in a market visit, it’s fine to make the cruise a bigger part of the plan. The Korea Tourism Organization’s guide also describes taking a boat at the pier at the end of the trail and returning toward the entrance.
Comparing Walking and Cruise Fares
Three Options at a Glance
| Option | How You Get Around | Distance & Fare to Check | Best for Traveling with Parents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round-trip walk | Walk back along the trail | 4km×2, no cruise fare | If they can normally walk 8km |
| One-way walk + Section 1 cruise | Walk to Sanmaki Village, return by boat | Adult 5,000 won, child 3,000 won | Best-balanced option |
| Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge connection | Cruise between Chadolbaegi Pier and Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge | Adult 7,000 won, child 6,000 won | If you want to see the bridge too |
How to Read the Fare Table
According to Goesan County’s official guide, Section 1 runs between Chadolbaegi Pier and Sanmaki Pier. Section 2 runs between Chadolbaegi Pier and Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge. Choose your walking destination and return pier first, then select the section to avoid confusion.
A Recommended Route for a Trip with Parents
The Easiest Section 1 Combination
Leave your car at the parking lot, walk 4km along Sanmaki Old Road toward Sanmaki Village, then take a Section 1 cruise back. It adds 5,000 won per adult but cuts out the 4km walk back.
If You Want to See Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge
If Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge is your walking destination, budget for Section 2 fares. At 7,000 won per adult and 6,000 won per child, it costs more than Section 1, so agree on the destination with your family before setting out.
It’s easiest to remember the cruise segments by landmark names—Chadolbaegi Pier, Sanmaki Pier, and Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge—so you can ask about the route on site.
Getting There and Parking Notes
Navigation and Parking Fees
The navigation destination is 517 Saeun-ri, Chilseong-myeon, Goesan County, Chungcheongbuk-do. Parking costs 3,000 won for small and medium vehicles and 7,000 won for large vehicles, with no time limit. If you’re with your parents, check the restroom locations and return pier before you leave. (Source: Goesan County Culture & Tourism)
When to Check Bus Times Without a Car
Buses from Goesan to Sujeon are listed with a first bus at 6:30 and a last bus at 17:50. Buses from Sujeon back to Goesan run from 7:20 to 18:05. If you plan to return by public transportation after the cruise, use the last-bus time as the cutoff for your itinerary.
Pre-Departure Checklist and Cruise Inquiries
Be Sure to Check the Cruise Service
The cruise service inquiry number is 043-832-3527. If the cruise is central to your Sanmaki Old Road outing, check before departure whether the Section 1 or Section 2 service is running.
Parents’ Travel Checklist
- Check in advance whether a one-way 4km walk is manageable
- Decide on the cruise return section and adult/child fares
- Check the Saeun-ri 517 parking lot or the Sujeon bus schedule
- Pack water and a light outer layer
Goesan Sanmaki Market Food Highlights
Time Your Visit for a Five-Day Market Day
Sanmaki Market has about 200 stalls. Alongside the permanent market, a five-day market is held on the 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, and 28th of every month. If you want to combine a meal and shopping with your Sanmaki Old Road walk, plan around those dates first.
Goesan’s Specialty Is Cheonggyeol Chili Peppers
The market’s signature local product is Cheonggyeol chili peppers. It also sells wild greens and farm produce, making it a good place to pick up local ingredients as a travel memento with your parents. The trail and the market are separate destinations, so allow plenty of travel time.
Sanmaki Old Road FAQ
Which cruise section should I choose with my parents?
If you’re planning to walk to Sanmaki Village and return, start by checking Section 1 between Chadolbaegi Pier and Sanmaki Pier. It costs 5,000 won per adult and 3,000 won per child.
What is the fare if we go as far as Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge?
The Section 2 cruise between Chadolbaegi Pier and Yeonhyeop Cloud Bridge is listed at 7,000 won per adult and 6,000 won per child. Since the destination differs from Section 1, reconfirm the pier name before buying tickets.
Which bus should I check if I don’t have a car?
Check the Goesan↔Sujeon bus schedule. The last bus from Sujeon to Goesan is listed as 18:05, so work backward from the cruise and walking times for a safer plan.
At Goesan’s Sanmaki Old Road, deciding how far to walk and where to board the boat first makes for a much more relaxed day with your parents than simply trying to walk as much as possible.