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Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
Gunpo works well as a base: 20 minutes from Siheungdong, 11km from Hwaseong Fortress.
Gunpo is a city located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. With a population of 286,485, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gunpo sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gunpo to your route.
Gunpo (Korean: 군포; Korean pronunciation: [kun.pʰo]), formerly romanized as Kunp'o, is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is south of Seoul and in the Seoul National Capital Area. It borders Anyang to the north, Uiwang to the east, and Ansan to the south and west, and is connected to its neighbors and toRead more
Seoul by lines 1 and 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Gunpo is also home to three stops on the Gyeongbu Line, a national railway that links it to the rest of the country. Although 73.2% of the city is greenspace, owing largely to Surisan and various smaller mountains, Gunpo is home to over 286,000 residents in several urban areas. The city's downtown core is Sanbon New Town, a commercial hub which centers on a pedestrian "street of culture" that Gunpo has designated as one of its eight scenic locations.
Gunpo was promoted from town to city in 1989 due to the rapid urban and industrial growth of Seoul, and large-scale housing projects were immediately begun. Hansei University, a Christian institute of post-secondary learning, is in the city, as are forty-four other public schools and a number of private academies. With eighty-three percent of its citizens holding public library memberships, Gunpo touts itself as a book-reading city, and it also promotes itself as being environmentally friendly and in harmony with nature. Its residents include 2010 Olympic figure skating gold medalist Yuna Kim, who grew up in Gunpo after moving there at the age of six. Sightseeing locations around the city include the Banwol reservoir and the Royal Azaleas Hill, and Surisan is a hiking destination.
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Gunpo is located in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 37.3675 latitude, 126.9469 longitude.
Gunpo has a population of approximately 286,485 people, making it a city in South Korea.
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castle
A UNESCO-listed late 18th-century fortress surrounding the center of Suwon, blending Eastern and Western architectural styles.
11 km · about 20 min drive
museum
One of Asia's largest museums, showcasing Korean history and art from the Paleolithic era to modern times.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Seoul's premier shopping and entertainment district packed with K-beauty stores, street food stalls, and fashion boutiques.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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