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Naksan Park Visitor Guide — Seoul Fortress Wall Views
Discover Naksan Park, where Joseon history meets Seoul's modern skyline. Walk the ancient fortress wall for unparalleled city views.
Naksan Mountain (alt. 125 meters) is one of the four inner mountains of Seoul, and can be accessed by following the road leading to the mountain entrance from Daehangno and Dongdaemun. It was also called Naktasan Mountain, which can be translated to Camel Mountain, because the terrain resembled a camel's back. It also had another name, Taraksan Mountain, “tarak” meaning fermented milk, because there was a royal ranch in the area that supplied milk to the palace. After the 1960s, the original appearance of Naksan Mountain disappeared due to apartments and dense housing, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government established a restoration plan. As part of this plan, a park project was carried out, and it opened Naksan Park in July 2002. Currently, Naksan Park has established itself as a resting place for citizens to feel the beautiful atmosphere of Hanyangdoseong, or the Seoul City Wall, and green forests. It has gained much popularity as a place for seeing the most beautiful night view in Seoul. ◎ Travel Information to Discover Hallyu’s Charm - Netflix Series "KPop Demon Hunters (2025)"The fortress walls at Naksan Park served as the backdrop for Rumi and Jinu’s conversation in the Netflix series "KPop Demon Hunters." The view of the walls and the cityscape beyond adds to the unique atmosphere of the show, and visiting Naksan Park in person offers an expansive and memorable view of Seoul’s city center.
Why Naksan Park matters
Echoes of the Joseon Dynasty: The Hanyangdoseong Fortress Wall
Naksan Park's most striking feature is the well-preserved segment of the Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul Fortress Wall that once encircled the Joseon Dynasty's capital. This ancient stone structure snakes along the ridge of Naksan mountain, offering a tangible link to a bygone era.
The true magic of Naksan Park lies in its breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the Seoul skyline. From the park's elevated position, the city unfolds beneath you like a vast, intricate map.
Beyond the Wall: Exploring the Park and Its Surroundings
Official visitor information
Official address: 41 Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Official visiting hours: Open 24 hr * Naksan Gallery 09:00-17:00.
Official closure information: N/A (Open all year round).
Parking: Available.
Official information contact: +82-2-743-7985.
How to use this guide
Use the official information above as the planning baseline. Opening arrangements, programs, admission conditions, and access rules can change after this review. Follow the official source links before traveling, especially when your visit depends on a particular exhibition, performance, seasonal activity, or facility.
The remaining recommendations on this page are editorial guidance for understanding the setting and organizing a visit. They are not a substitute for instructions issued by the venue, local government, cultural-property authority, or transport operator.
Responsible visit checklist
Before leaving
- Open the official venue page and confirm the latest operating notice.
- Check weather and transport conditions on the day of travel.
- Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where applicable.
- Allow flexibility rather than relying on an exact minute-by-minute schedule.
- Use the official information contact when accessibility or reservation details are essential.
Where is Naksan Park?
41 Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Where should I confirm current hours and closures?
Use the official source links in the reviewed-for-accuracy panel on this page.
When was this information checked?
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