Incheon International Airport 1 hr 30
Gyeongbokgung Palace (38 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Deoksugung (16 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Myeong-dong (19 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. N Seoul Tower (34 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Cheonggyecheon (23 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Namsan (27 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Gwanghwamun Gate (25 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Jongmyo Shrine (17 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Changdeokgung (32 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Bukchon Hanok Village (37 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Changgyeonggung Palace (28 min) Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours. Dongdaemun Market (9 min) Huge market open 24/7 with thousands of shops for textiles, accessories, electronics, toys & more. The National Folk Museum of Korea (39 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Namdaemun Market (20 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (15 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. |