Incheon International Airport 1 hr 50
Deoksugung (40 min) Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. Myeong-dong (40 min) Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Namdaemun Market (37 min) Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Bukchon Hanok Village (43 min) Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Changdeokgung (41 min) Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Namsan (51 min) Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. N Seoul Tower (54 min) Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Banpo Bridge (34 min) Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. Lotte World Tower (27 min) Massive 123-floor skyscraper housing a luxury hotel & an observation deck with grand views. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (41 min) Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Starfield COEX Mall (24 min) Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants. Lotte World (28 min) Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. Bongeunsa (30 min) Traditional Korean Buddhist temple complex with a 23 m Maitreya Buddha statue. Cheonggyecheon (52 min) Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Gyeongbokgung Palace (43 min) Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. |