Incheon International Airport 1 hr 24
Myeong-dong (12 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Changgyeonggung Palace (24 min) Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours. Changdeokgung (30 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Namdaemun Market (13 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Jongmyo Shrine (18 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. N Seoul Tower (35 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Namsan (20 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Deoksugung (16 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (11 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Gwanghwamun Gate (21 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The National Folk Museum of Korea (30 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Cheonggyecheon (17 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Bukchon Hanok Village (27 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Dongdaemun Market (12 min) Huge market open 24/7 with thousands of shops for textiles, accessories, electronics, toys & more. Gyeongbokgung Palace (37 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. |