N Seoul Tower
N서울타워
A TV tower 236 m tall on the summit of Namsan, offering 360-degree views of Seoul. The love-lock wall at its base is a classic setting from Korean dramas.
N Seoul Tower was completed in 1971 on the top of Namsan, at an elevation of 243 m. The tower itself is 236 m tall. It is Seoul's landmark and its number one night-view spot, and its lights change color depending on air quality. The platform at the base offers free views over the city. Its railings are covered in couples' love locks, and it has been a filming location for dramas such as My Love from the Star. The paid observation deck (₩21,000 for adults) is on the T3 level. Its floor shows the directions and distances to major cities around the world, and there is also the rotating restaurant n.GRILL. Ways to get up: walk 10 minutes from Exit 4 of Myeongdong Station to the Namsan cable car (round trip about ₩15,000, with long queues), take Namsan Circular Bus Route 01 from Chungmuro Station straight to the summit, or walk the Namsan Park trail for about 40 minutes (the autumn foliage trail is beautiful). Visiting tip: arrive 40 minutes before sunset to see the daytime panorama, the sunset, and the night view. Allow about 1.5 hours. The Palgakjeong Pavilion next to the tower is a good spot for a photo of the full tower. Getting there: Subway Line 4 to Myeongdong or Chungmuro Station, then transfer to the cable car or bus. Notes: on weekends, the cable car queue can reach 1 hour. It is windy at the summit, so bring warm clothes. The light show runs on the hour from 19:00 to 22:00.
Opening hours
Observation deck 10:30–22:30 (until 23:00 Fri–Sat); cable car 10:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Namsangol Hanok Village
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Myeongdong
- Namdaemun Market
- Seoullo 7017
- Sungnyemun (Namdaemun)
- Leeum Museum of Art
- Itaewon