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N Seoul Tower (남산서울타워)

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory into a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist attraction. The tower's observatory offers an unobstructed view of the whole city, allowing it to become one of the all-time favorite attractions of Seoul citizens as well as domestic and international tourists. Featured in many

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Why go

Perched atop Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, N Seoul Tower is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Standing at roughly 480 meters above sea level when combined with the mountain's height, the tower offers panoramic views across the Seoul metropolitan area in all directions. Visitors can reach the tower by cable car or on foot via wooded hiking trails. The observation decks provide views spanning from the Han River to the northern mountains. The surrounding Namsan Park is a green retreat within the city, and the base of the tower is well known for the tradition of attaching padlocks to outdoor railings.

Quick highlights

  • 360-degree panoramic views over the entire Seoul metropolitan area
  • Accessible by cable car or scenic Namsan hiking trails
  • Observation decks situated roughly 480 meters above sea level
  • Namsan Park surrounds the tower with forested urban green space
  • Famous outdoor railings covered in visitors' padlocks and love locks

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