Incheon International Airport 54 min
Deoksugung (54 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Cheonggyecheon (48 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Jongmyo Shrine (54 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Yeouido (36 min) Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (51 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Changdeokgung (49 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 7) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Gyeongbokgung Palace (49 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Gwanghwamun Gate (44 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Bukchon Hanok Village (54 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Myeong-dong (1 hr 5) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. The National Folk Museum of Korea (53 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Namsan (57 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Namdaemun Market (46 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Sungnyemun Gate (45 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. |