Incheon International Airport 1 hr 32
Myeong-dong (38 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Sungnyemun Gate (44 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 1) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Bukchon Hanok Village (1 hr) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Gyeongbokgung Palace (56 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Deoksugung (43 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Banpo Bridge (42 min) Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (48 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Yeouido (48 min) Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. 63 Building (39 min) Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views. Namdaemun Market (45 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Namsan (47 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Lotte World (35 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Changdeokgung (53 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Cheonggyecheon (43 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. |