Incheon International Airport 1 hr 20
Deoksugung (18 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Gwanghwamun Gate (14 min) Modern reconstruction of the monumental, triple-arched main entrance gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The National Folk Museum of Korea (28 min) National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946. Gyeongbokgung Palace (24 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Myeong-dong (19 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Namsan (23 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Changdeokgung (20 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Cheonggyecheon (13 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Bukchon Hanok Village (29 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Changgyeonggung Palace (23 min) Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours. N Seoul Tower (36 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (17 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Sungnyemun Gate (20 min) Restored 1300s fortress wall & pedestrian gate with a raised, pagoda-style roof & stone archway. Jongmyo Shrine (17 min) Ritual ceremonies still take place at this Confucian shrine dedicated to Joseon dynasty royals. Namdaemun Market (19 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. |