Gimpo, South Korea
The following is a travel guide to Gimpo, South Korea:
1. Itinerary Planning
Day 1: City Exploration and Food Experience
• Morning: After arriving in Gimpo, you can go to the Gimpo Gurae area, which is very lively and has many restaurants, making it a good place to start your food tour.
• Lunch: Sample local specialties such as fried chicken from 한성치킨 (a fried chicken lover’s paradise), which features crispy skin and a variety of flavors.
• Afternoon: Head to a large ocean-themed cafe in Gimpo to enjoy a leisurely afternoon. The whole place is full of marine elements, and there is even a simulated beach, which is very suitable for taking pictures.
• Evening: Stroll through Gimpo Little Venice to enjoy the beautiful night view and take a moon boat ride on the river to experience the unique local customs.
Day 2: Cultural and Art Tour
• Morning: Visit Gimpo Art Village (also known as Gimpo Hanok Village), where you can get close to nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery while also experiencing Korean traditional culture and art. The Hanok Village is free to visit and features art works, chess boards, traditional Korean games, and more.
• Noon: Enjoy lunch near the Hanok Village and try local delicacies with natural seasonings.
• Afternoon: Go to Pyramid Coffee Abogoga to taste coffee and enjoy the river view. The building here looks like a pyramid and is full of design. It has two floors indoors, a small gallery area and an open-air area, which is perfect for taking photos.
Day 3: Nature experience and shopping
• Morning: Visit the 벼꽃농부 rice farmer and experience the fun of making bibimbap and chili sauce. There are also large areas of daisies here, which creates a great atmosphere for taking photos. You can also see lambs outside and interact with them.
• Afternoon: Go shopping in Gimpo city to buy local specialties and souvenirs.
2. Accommodation Recommendations
• Hotel L'art Gimpo: Nice environment, free WiFi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk service, fitness center, safe and travel services.
• Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gimpo Han River Hotel: Complete facilities, including a children's activity room, fitness center, etc., convenient location and friendly staff.
• REST HOTEL: The facilities are very good, with a bathtub and breakfast service, but it is far from the airport, so you need to leave as early as possible to go to the airport in the morning.
3. Transportation Guide
• From Incheon International Airport, you can take the subway to Gimpo Airport and then transfer to the Gimpo Gold Line to easily reach Gimpo city.
• In Gimpo city, taxis are the main means of transportation. You can easily book a taxi by entering your destination in advance using the "KakaoT" app.
I hope this guide can help you plan your trip to Gimpo smoothly and have a pleasant travel time!