Incheon International Airport 1 hr 46
Myeong-dong (41 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Bongeunsa (22 min) Traditional Korean Buddhist temple complex with a 23 m Maitreya Buddha statue. Starfield COEX Mall (23 min) Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants. Namsan (47 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Deoksugung (41 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Cheonggyecheon (42 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Bukchon Hanok Village (44 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. N Seoul Tower (54 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Lotte World Tower (37 min) Massive 123-floor skyscraper housing a luxury hotel & an observation deck with grand views. Changdeokgung (49 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Lotte World (32 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Namdaemun Market (46 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Jongmyo Shrine (50 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (33 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Gyeongbokgung Palace (44 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. |