Incheon International Airport 1 hr 18
Changdeokgung (52 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Sungnyemun Gate (59 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Gwanghwamun Gate (47 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Deoksugung (56 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Gyeongbokgung Palace (52 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Yeouido (50 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. Namsan (59 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (57 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Jongmyo Shrine (56 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 9) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Namdaemun Market (1 hr 1) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Bukchon Hanok Village (57 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Cheonggyecheon (55 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. The National Folk Museum of Korea (56 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. |