Incheon International Airport 1 hr 34
Myeong-dong (52 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Lotte World (51 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Sungnyemun Gate (52 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Yeouido (53 min) Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (50 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 5) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Changdeokgung (1 hr) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Deoksugung (44 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Namdaemun Market (48 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Banpo Bridge (1 hr) Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. 63 Building (34 min) Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views. Namsan (53 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Gyeongbokgung Palace (1 hr 3) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Bukchon Hanok Village (1 hr 9) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Cheonggyecheon (55 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. |