Incheon International Airport 1 hr 47
Banpo Bridge (32 min) Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. Myeong-dong (38 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Namdaemun Market (33 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Sungnyemun Gate (33 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Gyeongbokgung Palace (35 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Namsan (31 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Starfield COEX Mall (31 min) Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants. N Seoul Tower (35 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (32 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Jongmyo Shrine (29 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Deoksugung (39 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Bukchon Hanok Village (35 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Lotte World (31 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Changdeokgung (33 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Cheonggyecheon (30 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. |