Incheon International Airport 1 hr 33
Cheonggyecheon (58 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Namsan (59 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Gwanghwamun Gate (43 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Namdaemun Market (53 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 10) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Changdeokgung (50 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Myeong-dong (58 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (58 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. The National Folk Museum of Korea (53 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Bukhansan (1 hr 40) Mountain with 3 granite peaks, a popular destination for hiking & rock climbing in a national park. Gyeongbokgung Palace (48 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Jongmyo Shrine (51 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Changgyeonggung Palace (1 hr 8) Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours. Deoksugung (54 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Bukchon Hanok Village (52 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. |