Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong
북악스카이웨이 팔각정
An octagonal viewing pavilion on the winding Bugak Skyway road on Bugaksan. It overlooks northern Seoul and N Seoul Tower, and it's a local favorite for night views by car or taxi.
Bugak Skyway is a winding road built along the ridge of Bugaksan. Palgakjeong, an octagonal pavilion in traditional style, sits at the highest point. Inside are a café and a restaurant, and the observation deck overlooks N Seoul Tower, the city center and Bukhansan. Night views here are less crowded than those at N Seoul Tower, and the drive is especially scenic during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage. Public transport is inconvenient. From Gyeongbokgung Station or Gwanghwamun, take a taxi for about 15 minutes, or take Bus 01 or 02. If you're fit, you can hike up via the Seoul City Wall Trail.
Opening hours
All day (shops inside the pavilion approx. 10:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- MMCA Seoul
- Seochon & Tongin Market
- Changdeokgung Palace
- Jogyesa Temple
- Changgyeonggung Palace
- Inwangsan & Seoul City Wall