Gimpo
Gimpo is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
It borders Incheon, with which it shares the South Korean side of the Han River estuary, as well as Seoul and the lesser cities of Paju and Goyang. North Korea is across the Han River. The current mayor is Jeong Hayoung. The city's population of more than 300,000 is made up of more than 71,000 households.
Getting to Gimpo
- 01Gimpo International Airport
Worth seeing
- 01Jangneung Royal Tomb
It is a royal tomb where King Wonjong of Chujon, the parents of King Injo of the 16th King of Joseon, and his wife Queen Inheon Gu are buried.
- 02Gimpo International Sculpture Park
- 03Ujeoseowon Confucian Academy
It is the shrine of Jo Heon who was a disciple of Yulgok Yi I.
- 04Gimpo Art Village
A family-friendly cultural space housed in Korean "hanok" traditional houses, Gimpo Art Village blends tradition and contemporary art.
- 05Aegibong Peace Eco Park
- 06Gimpo Peace Culture Center
Things to do
- 01Laveniche March Avenue Waterfront Park
Laveniche March Avenue is a picturesque canal-side complex in Gimpo, inspired by Venetian architecture and atmosphere.
- 02Gimpo Hamsang Park
- 03Ara Marina
Ara Marina is a riverside leisure complex offering yachting, water sports, and dining options.
- 04Gimpo Four Seasons Sledding Park
- 05Gimpo Art Hall
The city's main public performing arts center, hosting diverse events including classical concerts, musicals, and plays.
- 06Tongjin Dure Cultural Center
Where to eat
- 01Deungchon Kalguksu
Famous for its spicy Mushroom Shabu-Shabu Kalguksu (knife-cut noodles).
- 02Choigane Hanjeongsik
- 03Pyeongchang Makguksu
- 04Gimpo Bori-gukbap
- 05Minsok Chueotang
Getting around Gimpo the local way
- Get aroundThere is also a tourist information center at the ferry terminal in Oepo-ri.
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