Incheon International Airport 1 hr 27
Jongmyo Shrine (38 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Yeouido (21 min) Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. Myeong-dong (33 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Changdeokgung (40 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. N Seoul Tower (54 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (36 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Namsan (44 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Cheonggyecheon (33 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Gyeongbokgung Palace (44 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Gwanghwamun Gate (38 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Namdaemun Market (29 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. 63 Building (35 min) Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views. Sungnyemun Gate (28 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Bukchon Hanok Village (48 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Deoksugung (29 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. |