Incheon International Airport 1 hr 39
Deoksugung (39 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Gyeongbokgung Palace (34 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Myeong-dong (42 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Starfield COEX Mall (31 min) Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants. Namsan (50 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Lotte World Tower (29 min) Massive 123-floor skyscraper housing a luxury hotel & an observation deck with grand views. Changdeokgung (33 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Namdaemun Market (42 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Jongmyo Shrine (29 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Cheonggyecheon (40 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Lotte World (42 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. N Seoul Tower (40 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Bongeunsa (27 min) Traditional Korean Buddhist temple complex with a 23 m Maitreya Buddha statue. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (37 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Bukchon Hanok Village (35 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. |