Incheon International Airport 1 hr 53
Deoksugung (1 hr 2) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Myeong-dong (51 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Namdaemun Market (52 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Bukchon Hanok Village (52 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Banpo Bridge (37 min) Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. Changdeokgung (50 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Namsan (48 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. N Seoul Tower (51 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Gyeongbokgung Palace (51 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Lotte World (26 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Starfield COEX Mall (22 min) Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants. Lotte World Tower (22 min) Massive 123-floor skyscraper housing a luxury hotel & an observation deck with grand views. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (47 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Bongeunsa (27 min) Traditional Korean Buddhist temple complex with a 23 m Maitreya Buddha statue. Cheonggyecheon (49 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. |