N Seoul Tower

Namsan cable car and the city's best skyline.

Why go

Perched atop Namsan mountain, N Seoul Tower gives the best panoramic view over the city, especially at sunset and after dark.

The Namsan cable car up the hill is part of the fun.

First opened in 1980 as a broadcast tower, N Seoul Tower crowns Namsan mountain, so its observation deck looks out over the whole city and the Han River. The railings and walls below are famous for thousands of couples' 'love locks'.

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Good to know

• Go near sunset to catch both day and night views.
• Take the cable car up; you can walk down through Namsan Park.
• Weekends and holidays get busy — arrive early or late.
• Ride the cable car or hike up Namsan (buses also reach the base). The observatory and restaurants stay open late, making it an easy evening stop after Myeongdong.

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