Incheon International Airport 1 hr 36
Deoksugung (40 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Yeouido (44 min) Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. Myeong-dong (1 hr 1) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Gwanghwamun Gate (54 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 13) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Namsan (1 hr 1) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Sungnyemun Gate (1 hr) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Gyeongbokgung Palace (1 hr 11) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (57 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Namdaemun Market (57 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Cheonggyecheon (44 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Lotte World (1 hr 2) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Changdeokgung (1 hr 8) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Bukchon Hanok Village (1 hr) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. 63 Building (42 min) Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views. |