Gimpo International Airport is more commonly referred to as, simply, Gimpo Airport. It was originally designed and constructed during the Japanese Imperial period, 1939 – 1942. The airport is located an estimated 15 kilometers west of the Central District, at the far west end of Seoul.
Up until the Incheon International Airport came in 2001, Gimpo Airport was the main international airport servicing South Korea and Seoul. Formerly known as ‘Kimpo International Airport’, the airport has carried as many as 19,904,327 passengers in the year 2003, making it the 3rd largest airport in Korea.
Explore the world’s 2nd largest metropolitan, Seoul
The airport is located some 11 miles away from Seoul, making it well placed for visitors wanting to hire a car and making their own way to their accommodations from the airport. When you chose to rent a car at the airport, it really does give you the opportunity to discover Seoul at your pace, desire and leisure. Not to forget that there is so much already to see in this city, that a quick paced, hired car is your best bet to optimize your vacation fun.
Though there are a limited number of car renting companies available, you can make the best of it by booking in advance. The cost varies according to the season you’ll visit Seoul in, and on the car type you might be booking. So give renting a car a thorough thought!
5 must see places in Seoul
- Gyeongbok Palace - The name translates to ‘The Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven’. It has an incredible historical background, from stories dating back from 1395!
- Lotte World - Ready to blow your brains out? Then visit the world’s biggest theme park. There are outdoor sections that include Magic Island and other activities that include Ice-Skating, bowling, etc. It is a colossal theme park, for all ages.
- MyeongDong NANTA Theatre - Dwell in some local culture and visit this performing arts theatre. It is home to humor and talent, like non-other. All those who visited this place, never came out dissatisfied.
- National Museum of Korea - This is Korea’s largest museum, with over 220,000 objects gracing its galleries. From fine arts to historically significant objects. This place is an unexpected delight.
- Bukchon Village - Flanked by two palaces, to its east and west, the Gyongbok Palace and the Changdeok Palace. The village is home to wooden homes, beautiful courtyards, and some to die for old architecture.
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