Incheon International Airport 1 hr 58
Namdaemun Market (47 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Cheonggyecheon (49 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Myeong-dong (53 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Jongmyo Shrine (44 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. N Seoul Tower (59 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Changgyeonggung Palace (41 min) Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours. Gyeongbokgung Palace (59 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Bukchon Hanok Village (59 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Changdeokgung (46 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Namsan (59 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. The National Folk Museum of Korea (1 hr) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (41 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Deoksugung (46 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Bukhansan (59 min) Mountain with 3 granite peaks, a popular destination for hiking & rock climbing in a national park. Gwanghwamun Gate (58 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. |