Incheon International Airport 1 hr 23
Bukchon Hanok Village (39 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Sungnyemun Gate (26 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Jongmyo Shrine (25 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Changdeokgung (32 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Namsan (27 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. National Museum of Korea (23 min) Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks. Myeong-dong (20 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Gwanghwamun Gate (29 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Deoksugung (16 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Gyeongbokgung Palace (40 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. N Seoul Tower (37 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Namdaemun Market (18 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Cheonggyecheon (25 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. War Memorial of Korea (18 min) Museum charting Korea's conflicts with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (22 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. |