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Gunpo군포
Skip Gunpo as a base: no hotel scene worth the detour. Go only for Surisan hiking or the late-April azalea bloom, as a half day from Seoul.
Gunpo is a residential city of about 286,000 people between Anyang and Ansan, 40–60 minutes from central Seoul on Subway Line 4. Its draw is green space, not sights: Surisan and its temple, the azalea hill at Sanbon, a cherry-blossom path by Geumjeong station, and a small mountain forest at Daeyami. There is no reason to sleep here when Seoul, Suwon or Anyang are on the same rail line, but a half day of hiking or a spring flower walk is a real, cheap trip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–May (azaleas and cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn leaves, hiking)
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon rain and heat), late Dec–Feb (cold, bare trails)
- Airports
- ICN · GMP
- Nights
- 0 (day trip from Seoul or Suwon)
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gunpo112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gunpo, 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 by any standard: violent crime against visitors is rare and the streets are busy until late.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Travel helpline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportICN Incheon International (Express bus to Gunpo about 90 min; by car about 50 min).
- Getting aroundSubway Line 4 runs through the city (Geumjeong, Sanbon, Gunpo, Surisan, Dangjeong, Daeyami) and Line 1 shares the Geumjeong stop…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a Sanbon café₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)
- Sit-down mealKorean meat dinner for two₩30,000–60,000 (≈ US$25–45)
- Street or quick mealNoodles or dumplings (meat noodles, mandu)under ₩10,000 (≈ US$8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi flag fall₩3,800 (≈ US$3)
- Metro or bus rideSubway ride within the Seoul area₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩10,000–30,000 (≈ US$8–25)
- Budget bedMotel double near Gunpo station, a night, per room₩35,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel double near Gunpo station, a night, per room₩50,000 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMotel double near Gunpo station, a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩40,000 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₩70,000 (≈ US$55) · High ₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ICN Incheon International (Express bus to Gunpo about 90 min; by car about 50 min) · GMP Gimpo International (Bus about 2 h; by car about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid*
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Gunpo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Subway Line 4 runs through the city (Geumjeong, Sanbon, Gunpo, Surisan, Dangjeong, Daeyami) and Line 1 shares the Geumjeong stop; from Seoul Station allow about 1 h, from Gangnam 1–2 h by bus (6501, 3101, 3030, 541, 542). Local buses fill the gaps; taxis start at ₩3,800 and can be booked on Kakao T. Trails start from the stations, so you rarely need a car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Subway Line 4 from Sanbon or Geumjeong to central Seoul
The reverse trip: Gunpo works as a cheap bed for a Seoul visit, but the commute eats 2 h a day.
Suwon
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Line 4 or Line 1 to Geumjeong, then onward to Suwon station
Hwaseong Fortress walls make a better half day than anything in Gunpo.
Anyang
goDoor to door: About 10–15 min
Line 4 one or two stops north
Anyang Art Park and its stream walk; easy to pair with Gunpo in one day.
Ansan
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Line 4 south to Oido or Handaeap, or bus
Oido's tidal flats and seafood street are the better half of a Gunpo–Ansan day.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Line 4 to Oido, then the Suin–Bundang line
Long for a day trip; better as an airport-side stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sanbon
Line 4 station with the most cafés, restaurants and shops; the only area with any visitor infrastructure.
Geumjeong
Line 1 and Line 4 interchange, next to AK Plaza and the cherry-blossom path; handy if you arrive by train.
Gunpo station
Cheap motels near the station, ₩35,000–50,000; functional, not a destination.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩40,000–70,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩70,000–120,000 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
- High
- ₩120,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double near Gunpo station1 × 1 night × ₩50,000 | ₩50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩70,000 | ₩140,000 |
| Subway fare, Seoul to Gunpo, each way2 × ₩2,000 | ₩4,000 |
| Taxi across town1 × ₩8,000 | ₩8,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩15,000 | ₩30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩23,200 |
| Trip total≈ ₩127,600 per person per day, bed included | ₩255,200≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in won; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a Sanbon café | ₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Noodles or dumplings (meat noodles, mandu) | under ₩10,000 (≈ US$8) |
| Korean meat dinner for two | ₩30,000–60,000 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Taxi flag fall | ₩3,800 (≈ US$3) |
| Subway ride within the Seoul area | ₩1,400–2,000 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₩10,000–30,000 (≈ US$8–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- This is a commuter city: hotels are love-motel style and book out on weekends; check the room before paying.
- Surisan trails are steep in places and unlit after dark; start early and carry water.
- Summer downpours in July–August can close or flood lower paths; check the forecast before hiking.
- Most signs and menus are Korean only; have a translation app ready.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Gunpo군포
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
No embassies in Gunpo; most are in Seoul (US Embassy in Jongno, others in Seoul or Busan).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Seoul Station → Gunpo, subway: about ₩2,000 (≈ US$2), about 1 h
- ICN → Gunpo, express bus: about 90 min
- Taxi across Gunpo: ₩5,000–10,000 (≈ US$4–8)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 지하철역이 어디예요? — Where is the subway station? (jihacheollyeogi eodiyeyo)
- 카드로 할게요 — Card, please (kadeuro halgeyo)
- 도와주세요 — Help me, please (dowajuseyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gunpo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May (azaleas and cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn leaves, hiking) · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon rain and heat), late Dec–Feb (cold, bare trails) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Station-to-trail walking notes for Surisan and Taeeulbong: exit, first sign, water point, turnaround time.
- A spring flower calendar with dates for the azalea hill and the Geumjeong cherry-blossom path, plus fallback when the bloom is early or late.
- Eat pages for the Sanbon Rodeo Street cluster with last orders and price bands.
- Hotel checks for the Gunpo and Sanbon motel strip so the bed rung can go green.