Incheon International Airport 1 hr 33
Gwanghwamun Square (23 min) Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul. Gwanghwamun Gate (22 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The National Folk Museum of Korea (26 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Heunginjimun (18 min) This restored gate was part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul built during the Joseon Dynasty. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (20 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Changdeokgung (19 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. 낙산 성곽길 (23 min) Pedestrian path beside a 14th-century wall, passing a park, observation deck & landmark buildings. Namdaemun Market (23 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. N Seoul Tower (31 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Gyeongbokgung Palace (24 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Banpo Bridge (49 min) Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. War Memorial of Korea (33 min) Museum charting Korea's conflicts with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display. Sungnyemun Gate (24 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Cheonggyecheon (21 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Bukchon Hanok Village (24 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. |