Incheon International Airport 1 hr 24
Gwanghwamun Gate (35 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Bukchon Hanok Village (46 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. N Seoul Tower (49 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Sungnyemun Gate (42 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Myeong-dong (40 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Cheonggyecheon (31 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Deoksugung (27 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Namsan (39 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Namdaemun Market (38 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (34 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Yeouido (21 min) Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. 63 Building (23 min) Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views. Changdeokgung (49 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Gyeongbokgung Palace (42 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Jongmyo Shrine (36 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. |