The 15 Best Day Trips from Gunpo

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Gunpo, South Korea, led by Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon. The closest is Seongnam-si, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Gunpo

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north of Gunpo

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

  2. 2

    Incheon, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Gunpo

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  3. 3

    Daejeon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Gunpo
  4. 4

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north of Gunpo

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  5. 5

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-east of Gunpo
  6. 6

    Cheongju-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Gunpo
  7. 7

    Bucheon-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Gunpo

    Known for 광명동굴.

  8. 8

    Cheonan, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south of Gunpo
  9. 9

    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south-west of Gunpo
  10. 10

    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north of Gunpo
  11. 11

    Sejong, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south of Gunpo
  12. 12

    Pyeongtaek, South Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south of Gunpo
  13. 13

    Kaesŏng, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Gunpo
  14. 14

    Wŏnju, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km east of Gunpo
  15. 15

    Chuncheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-east of Gunpo

A sample day: Gunpo to Seoul

  1. 08:30Leave Gunpo
  2. 09:05Arrive in Seoul (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20남산골한옥마을
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:05Head back to Gunpo
  7. 15:40Home in Gunpo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gunpo?
The best day trips from Gunpo are Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Goyang-si, Seongnam-si. The closest is Seongnam-si, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gunpo?
Seongnam-si is the closest, 19 km north-east of Gunpo, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gunpo?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Gunpo: Seongnam-si (30 min), Bucheon-si (30 min), Hwaseong-si (30 min), Seoul (35 min), Incheon (35 min), Goyang-si (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Gunpo for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 22 km north of Gunpo and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gunpo?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Daejeon at 120 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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