Incheon International Airport 1 hr 22
Sungnyemun Gate (29 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Namsan (36 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Changgyeonggung Palace (44 min) Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours. Deoksugung (39 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Lotte World (54 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Bukchon Hanok Village (44 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. War Memorial of Korea (17 min) Museum charting Korea's conflicts with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display. Changdeokgung (41 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. N Seoul Tower (39 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Gyeongbokgung Palace (42 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Namdaemun Market (25 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Cheonggyecheon (32 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (36 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Myeong-dong (27 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Jongmyo Shrine (37 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. |