Incheon International Airport 2 hr
Bukchon Hanok Village (1 hr 10) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Myeong-dong (58 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Gyeongbokgung Palace (1 hr 5) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 13) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Lotte World (30 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Bongeunsa (49 min) Traditional Korean Buddhist temple complex with a 23 m Maitreya Buddha statue. Lotte World Tower (28 min) Massive 123-floor skyscraper housing a luxury hotel & an observation deck with grand views. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (45 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Starfield COEX Mall (45 min) Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants. Jongmyo Shrine (56 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Deoksugung (1 hr 1) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Namdaemun Market (58 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Cheonggyecheon (55 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Namsan (1 hr 5) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Changdeokgung (1 hr 4) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. |