Gimpo
Gimpo (김포) is in the western part of Gyeonggi, South Korea and lower part of the Han River. As soon as the Ara Waterway in Gyeongin was completed, the area was surrounded by water. Wikivoyage
Population 352,683 (Wikidata)
Before you go
Emergency numbers in South Korea
Getting there
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Best-documented sights
All of them in the guideWithin a kilometre of the centre, ordered by how well documented each is — not by a "best" anyone decided. Each opens on the map in the guide. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited there.
Through the year
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Gimpo Laveniche Maritime Festival
October
A popular festival held every autumn along the Venetian-style canals of Laveniche. It features boat parades, street performances, food trucks, and a spectacular water screen show and fireworks display
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Gimpo Marine Corps Culture Festival
November
Celebrating the strong historical presence of the Marine Corps in Gimpo, this festival offers visitors a chance to participate in marine drills, view military equipment, and enjoy cultural performances.
Annual events from Wikidata and Wikivoyage (Gimpo); descriptions from Wikipedia where it has one, photos from Wikimedia Commons. Dates move year to year — check before you plan around one.
Markets
Markets mapped on OpenStreetMap, with their hours where someone has added them. Check locally before you go.
Somewhere to run
Getting around
- 김포시외버스터미널 390 m
- Sau 620 m
- Geolpo Bukbyeon 1.2 km
- Pungmu 2.0 km
- Singeomdanjungang 2.7 km
- Geomdan Lake Park 3.3 km
Train stations: Kintex 5.5 km
Places © OpenStreetMap contributors, as of 9 October 2026. Description from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Events from Wikidata and Wikivoyage, population from Wikidata.