Incheon International Airport 1 hr 18
Gwanghwamun Square (57 min) Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul. Cheonggyecheon (49 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Namdaemun Market (50 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Gwangmyeong Cave (1 hr 30) Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery. Sungnyemun Gate (49 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. N Seoul Tower (1 hr 7) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Gwanghwamun Gate (59 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. National Museum of Korea (46 min) Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks. War Memorial of Korea (52 min) Museum charting Korea's conflicts with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display. Banpo Bridge (51 min) Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. Namsan (54 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Deoksugung (45 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. 63 Building (34 min) Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views. Yeouido (42 min) Residential island & business center, offering modern architecture & waterfront green spaces. Myeong-dong (52 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. |