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N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
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10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Built on a 262 meter peak in Namsan Park, the tower reaches to 480 meters above sea level. When the weather and pollution levels cooperate, visiting the observation tower (370 meters above sea level) allows you to view the entire city and surrounding areas.
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Neighbourhood: Jung-gu
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Shennys
Melbourne73 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Nice view of you can see if though the filthy windows. We went at sunset and it was packed and stuffy. I wanted to avoid covid, so we got the heck out working 10 mins. Better off going to the Lotte World Tower.
Written 6 May 2022
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Toni J
LaGrange, IN12 contributions
Oct. 2021
I hiked up the stairs path and down the road path. I think next time I'd stick to the road side because the stairs are SO HARD to climb...at least for me. Still I was proud to get to the top. Once there, the view of Seoul just can't be beat. It's amazing. I went in the Fall so seeing the colorful trees just added to the beauty of the journey.
Written 27 January 2022
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Amrel26
Old Bridge, NJ84 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Solo
I had a great time at this place. It was kinda windy when I went there, but it was still worth it. Great views of Seoul. I especially enjoyed those locks of different colors, like those in Paris. Koreans are hopeless romantics which is endearing. 😍
Written 21 October 2021
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AuthurTommy
Seoul, South Korea15 contributions
Apr. 2021 • Friends
I have visited couple of times. Both experiences were amazingly great.
Highly recommended if you like walk and enjoy the opportunity to see greater Seoul.
Highly recommended if you like walk and enjoy the opportunity to see greater Seoul.
Written 14 May 2021
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Mel G
Columbia, MD21 contributions
Aug. 2020
We visited Seoul Tower during the summer of 2020. It was pleasantly even more enjoyable than I thought it would be. Be sure to wear walking comfortable shoes. The trolley up gives a lovely night time view. There's a love locket bridge. You and your special one can either bring a lock or purchase a lock at a little store and attache to a bridge or any of the rails in a certain area, you can also sign the benches and novelty items there. You'll know the spot when you see it. The elevator up the tower is super fast and all the little rooms you go through to get to the viewing spot at the top of the tower are delightful and offer opportunities for selfies, and pics. We enjoyed the great view of Seoul from the observation tower and the portions of the glass floor. Actually found some really great gifts to bring home to the kids who didn't travel with us. Overall, an enjoyable experience. Plenty of taxis outside, but beware they don't want to travel too far out of their radius so you might have to check with a few before finding one to get you back to your hotel, depending on where you are staying. Also know in general traffic in Seoul is horrible. It can take way too long to get from one spot to another. Plan for that as you make your plans.
Written 8 May 2021
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ChongWang
Sydney, Canada1 contribution
May 2020
Namsan Tower is a Korean landmark, and it is one of the tallest towers in Asia. It offers not only a view of all of Seoul, but also a chance to enjoy a meal inside the tower. At first, Namsan Tower was used for broadcasting, and then fully open to the public, it is worth watching the Namsan Tower lock wall, slowly a wall of locks, and the lock hanging on it must be a couple together. Now, the Nanshan Tower locked wall is a very popular tourist attraction. At Nanshan Tower, the highlight is that there are interpreters for multiple languages so that you do not have to worry about language barriers. Secondly, the entertainment near the tower is also very much available, which can satisfy no longer a single view of a tourist destination but can enjoy food and shopping at the same time as viewing the landscape.
Written 13 April 2021
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spryan
Vancouver, WA75 contributions
Apr. 2020 • Couples
The SkyRail Cable Car saves you the time & energy of climbing up to Seoul Tower on foot, so you’ll have more time/energy to explore while you are up there. Worth the $12 per person! I suggest bringing a lock from home w/ your initials on it; that way you’ll have a unique lock that’ll stick out from the sea of locks sold up there. Breathtaking views, too.
Written 10 March 2021
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Švie
2 contributions
Dec. 2019 • Solo
The views are amazing, but I also really recommend walking up and down the hill instead of the cable car if you can.
It's a long climb but so worth it, especially if you go at sunset. You'll also skip the long cable car queues this way.
It's a long climb but so worth it, especially if you go at sunset. You'll also skip the long cable car queues this way.
Written 24 November 2020
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Tobias L
Gothenburg, Sweden44 contributions
Oct. 2020 • Solo
I walked from my hotel, a nice 3 km walk through Seoul. Last bit through a forest. The tower plaza, decks and viewing deck at the top is covered in American kids Halloween music, like monster mash. Cute at first but after about 10 minutes I’m dying to get away.
The music and the gift shop feel of the whole place was a big minus for me. There are some restaurants were you can escape the music. It is a great view from the top of the tower though.
The music and the gift shop feel of the whole place was a big minus for me. There are some restaurants were you can escape the music. It is a great view from the top of the tower though.
Written 12 October 2020
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Augustine J
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates756 contributions
Sep. 2019
Namsan Seoul tower or Seoul tower or the radio tower is a popular tourist spot in the heart of Seoul, close to Myeongdong. It is located on top of a mountain and is accessible by road/cable car/a hike. Prefer going in the evening to catch a glimpse of sunset & night time of Seoul.
However, it gets crowded & boarding a cable car would be a long wait. A whole lot of love padlocks are put up in the rails & it was mind blowing to see them locked for years together.
You can see a lot of people struggling to pose and snap the whole tower in the picture. This was fun to watch.
View point for photo-op/usual convenience stores/snack bars/restrooms/souvenir shop are available at the top.
However, it gets crowded & boarding a cable car would be a long wait. A whole lot of love padlocks are put up in the rails & it was mind blowing to see them locked for years together.
You can see a lot of people struggling to pose and snap the whole tower in the picture. This was fun to watch.
View point for photo-op/usual convenience stores/snack bars/restrooms/souvenir shop are available at the top.
Written 21 August 2020
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Using Klook minibus to get to the Tower but decided not to get the Downhill transfer as well as we'd only have 30 minutes at most to spend up there (before the last downhill transfer; we can only go there at night), and we'd like to stay longer. Are there plentiful taxis up there at night? Around 10:00 pm (22:00)? Or would bus be our only option?
Jun Acullador
Pasig, Philippines652 contributions
Try booking a cab & schedule your pick up time.
Hi! How far the seoul tower from myeongdong station? Is it possible to walk ?
simson
Singapore, Singapore1,086 contributions
Hi
I took the city shuttle bus to the Seoul Tower which is rather convenient
Can you buy a Seoul Tower Obsevatory Deck ticket at the Tower itself in person rather than online?
Unnie21
Langkawi, Malaysia22 contributions
Yes, you can buy there.
Payge
7 contributions
what is the best time to go in august? in terms of best view, and amount of visitors/tourists
Besiree
22 contributions
I can’t answer for August I’m afraid as we went in April. In terms of quieter times of the day, we went up the tower first thing and waited for for mist to disperse to get a clear view. By the time we came down it was starting to get a lot busier!
Payge
7 contributions
Hello, did you pay for the ticket there? Or did you buy it online? I'm hoping to book in advance and want to take your advice but im not sure how
Fadzillah A
Singapore, Singapore1,000 contributions
I bought my tickets through Klook
Валерия И
1 contribution
Сколько стоит вход?
Бон Нам Ф
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia84 contributions
это башню можно посмотреть бесплатно, если идти пешком, подниматься по дороге. Вход на башню взрослый 10000вон, дети 8000. Можно гулять и бесплатно вид обалденный и днем и ночью. Мы были с детьми , посмотреть ночной город не удалось
Bren
Kuching, Malaysia
Hi peeps.. is there any way to get to the tower other than cable car? My friend is afraid of riding a cable car
salvadorjra
Tarlac Province, Philippines196 contributions
no need to ride a cable car in going to N Seoul tower. Our tour bus just dropped us and we walked like about half a mile going to the tower and there you can take the elevator/lift. You will enjoy the view. A must see when you visit Seoul Korea.
Openskies27
London, United Kingdom88 contributions
Apart from taking the cable car up to N Tower, is there another way up apart from walking? Are there any buses?
June Yeo
5 contributions
Yes bus no. 5 goes all the way to the foot of the tower. I boarded this bus at the bus stop near Myeondong Subway station exit 4.
sharonchongmeili
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia71 contributions
How long is the 3.5km walk from Namsangol to base of Seoul Tower ? Are there signages in english?
June Yeo
5 contributions
I can’t quite remember but it’s not difficult to get to the top of the tower. The staff at ticket counter speak English .
Frequently Asked Questions about N Seoul Tower
- N Seoul Tower is open:
- Sun - Fri 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Sat - Sat 10:00 am - 12:00 am
- We recommend booking N Seoul Tower tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 70 N Seoul Tower tours on Tripadvisor
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