Gunpo

Gunpo is a small city dominated by greenspace with numerous of small mountains and Surisan mountain which is south of South Korea's capital city Seoul. Gunpo is part of Gyeonggi province, and is surrounded by Uiwang city on the west, Anyang on the north, and Ansan on the south and west. Due to the huge amount of greenspace, Gunpo is famous for its natural scenery.

Understand

Located near Seoul and Suwon city, Gunpo is also considered as suburban with its enormous industrial expansion and rapid urbanization.

Climate

The city is influenced by continental weather. However, this city also takes on the features of an oceanic climate.

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Get in

By subway

Gunpo is located on Subway Line 1 and Subway Line 4:

  • Seoul Station (서울역). It will take 1 hour to Gunpo via Seoul Station. (updated Nov 2022)
  • Oido Station (오이도역). It will take 44 minutes to Gunpo via Oido Station. (updated Nov 2022)
  • Sinchang Station (신창(순천향대)역). It will take 2 hours to Gunpo via Sinchang Station. (updated Nov 2022)

Gunpo is served by seven subway stations (One stations are the Subway Line 4 shared with the Subway Line 1, two are on Line 1, four station are on Line 4), listed from the closest to Seoul: Geumjeong, Sanbon, Gunpo, Surisan, Dangjeong, Daeyami, Banwol.

  • 🌍 Geumjeong Station. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Sanbon Station. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Gunpo Station. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Surisan Station. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Dangjeong Station. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Daeyami Station. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Banwol Station. (updated Dec 2022)

By bus
  • Incheon International Airport. 90 minutes by express bus. (updated Nov 2022)
  • Gimpo Airport. It will take 2 hours from Gimpo Airport by bus. (updated Nov 2022)
  • Gangnam. approximately 1-2 hours (6501, 3101, 3030, 541, 542). (updated Nov 2022)

By car
  • From Incheon International Airport: 51 minutes
  • From Gimpo Airport: 1 hour
  • From Gangnam: 40 minutes

Get around

By bus

There are several bus lines available in Gunpo city that provides service to travel around the city and intercity.

By taxi

Visitors also can travel around Gunpo city by using taxi, the fare starts from ₩3,800. You can book a taxi by making request through Kakao T application.

See
  • 🌍 Surisa Temple, 329 Sokdal-dong. Surisa Temple was founded in the southwest region of Mount Surisan during the reign of King Jinheun (539-575 AD) of the Silla Dynasty. The temple is part of the Yongjusa Temple, which is the regional headquarters for the Jogyejong branch of Buddhism. The founder of the temple is unknown. The Buddhist monk Unsadaesa named the temple, which means 'one will see the Buddha in person and become a Buddha himself in the future'. The temple burned down during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 and during the Korean War, then was rebuilt by Chungwoon in 1955. On October 25, 1988, it was designated the 86th Traditional Temple. (updated Oct 2022)
  • 🌍 Taeeulbong Peak. Taeeulbong Peak is a place where the forest is still very well preserved. Here you can find public facilities for exercising and relaxing, as well as hiking trails. (updated Oct 2022)
  • 🌍 Dang Forest of Deokgogae. Located in Deokgogae in Daeyami, Gunpo, this forest was selected as the grand prize winner in the '3rd National Beautiful Forest Contest'. In this forest there are 100- to 200-year-old trees, including oriental oaks, white oaks, and beech trees standing on both sides. The beauty of Dang Forest can be greatly enjoyed for its beauty when visiting the area during the autumn leaves. (updated Oct 2022)
  • 🌍 Galchi Reservoir. Galchi Reservoir is located near 75 Sokdal-dong in Jeongjandeul in the northern part of Daeam. This reservoir was completed in 1984 and can accommodate 8.6 ha of water to a depth of 8 m. On weekends or holidays, many people spend time in this reservoir fishing. (updated Oct 2022)
  • 🌍 Cherry Blossom Path of Gunpo. The Cherry Blossom Path of Gunpo, built near Geumjeong Station, is Gunpo's great pride. The path lights up the hearts of citizens and visitors each spring, and the surrounding countryside is adorned with vibrant flowers each year. Cherry blossom plugs decorate the area around the station, inviting visitors to the beauty of Gunpo. Feel the atmosphere of spring with your whole body while gently stepping on the cherry blossom petals blowing in the wind. (updated Oct 2022)
  • 🌍 Royal Azalea Hill. Planted with 90,000 azaleas and 27,000 wild grasses, the azalea hills are in full bloom from late April to early May every year. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 Chomak-gol Eco-Park (초막골생태공원), Sanbon-dong. An eco friendly forest path in the middle of city which people and mature blend and communicate together. (updated Dec 2022)

Do

Festivals
  • Royal Azaleas Festival, 1152-10, Sanbon-dong. The Royal Azalea Festival, which is held at the time of the royal azalea blooms, consists of various events. The events include concerts, exhibitions, experience events, love letter writing and sketch contests which serve to provide many opportunities to enjoy the beauty of Royal Azalea Hills. (updated Nov 2022)
  • Surisan Drawing Contest. Drawing contest held every October. (updated Oct 2022)
  • Forest Concert. Once a week from June to October. (updated Oct 2022)
  • Citizen's One Mind Hiking. Hiking festival held once quarterly. (updated Dec 2022)

Movie Theaters
  • 🌍 Lotte Cinema Sanbon FITIN, 485 Beonyeong-ro. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 CGV Sanbon, 505 Beon yeong-ro, Sanbon-dong. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 Megabox Geumjeong Ak Plaza, 143 LS-ro. (updated Sep 2023)

Sports
  • 🌍 Gunpo Urban Corporation Citizen Sports Plaza, 871 Geumjeong-dong. A very good place for you who love sports. (updated Dec 2022)

Learn

Buy

Eat
  • 🌍 Johnson's GogiGuksu (존슨s 고기국수), 1140, Sanbon-dong. This restaurant specializes in meat noodles. less than ₩10,000. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 Binghwa Mandu (빙화만두집), 1128-1, Sanbon-dong. This restaurant specializes in dumplings. less than ₩10,000. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 Mandeulgi Jeonmunjeom (만들기 전문점), 1131-2 Sanbon-dong. This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisines. less than ₩10,000. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 Gunpo Sikdang (군포식당), 748-22, Dang-dong. This restaurant specializes in Korean meat. ₩10,000-20,000. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 Ogsang Sikdang (옥상식당), 1130-2, Sanbon-dong. This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisines. ₩10,000-20,000. (updated Nov 2022)
  • 🌍 HongkongBanjeom (홍콩반점), 16-25 Sanbon-ro 323beon-gil, Sanbon-dong. This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisines. ₩5,000-20,000. (updated Sep 2023)

Sleep

Budget
  • 🌍 Gunpo Vivace, 28, Gunpo Station 2-gil. ₩40,000-50,000. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Gunpo Ritz, 8, Bongseong-ro 5beon-gil. ₩40,000-50,000. (updated Dec 2022)
  • 🌍 Sanbon CF, 497 Beonyeong-ro. ₩35,000. (updated Dec 2022)

Mid-range
  • 🌍 Hotel Prince, 78-3, Geumjeong-dong. ₩50,000-60,000. (updated Dec 2022)

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