Incheon International Airport 1 hr 14
Gwanghwamun Gate (19 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace (36 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (18 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Namdaemun Market (30 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Cheonggyecheon (16 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Bukchon Hanok Village (30 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. Jongmyo Shrine (20 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Sungnyemun Gate (28 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Changdeokgung (29 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Deoksugung (26 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. N Seoul Tower (44 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Namsan (32 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. The National Folk Museum of Korea (29 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Myeong-dong (31 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. |