Changdeokgung, Insa-dong & Namdaemun Afternoon Tour by Seoul City Tour

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Duration: 4h
Location: Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea | Seoul, South Korea


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Changdeokgung Palace
Beautiful, pristine & secret garden among ancient trees
Unique Insa-dong neighborhood in the middle of the busy city
Displays of Korean arts & crafts along Insa-dong's alleys
Largest traditional market in Korea—Namdaemun Market

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Changdeokgung Palace, Insa-dong, and Namdaemun Market
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Seoul city center hotel by coach

Description:

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Changdeokgung Palace and spot its secret garden on this afternoon tour. Travel back in time to the Joseon dynasty as you stroll along the streets and alleys of Insa-dong before arriving at the bustling market of Namdaemun.

Begin your afternoon with pickup from your Seoul hotel and travel to Changdeokgung Palace, the best-maintained of the royal Joseon palaces. As you enter the imposing gates, cross over the stone bridge and see the guardian animals carved on its walls. Then walk through the dense woodland and look out for the secret garden, Biwon, among the giant 300-year-old trees.

Next, drive to the heart of Seoul and visit the antique district of Insa-dong, regarded as the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Pace along the age-old alleys and see local fine arts, potteries, and folk crafts on display. Take the chance to taste local tea (at your own expense) in a traditional teahouse that evokes the time of the Joseon dynasty.

Complete your morning trip with a stop at Namdaemun Market, the largest traditional market in Korea, with its splendid selection of goods, including clothing, kitchenware, and imports. Find something that tickles your fancy, or simply enjoy the ambiance of this buzzing market.