Namsan Tower in Seoul, also called N Tower, is a place that many people visit because it has an observatory where you can see Seoul at a glance. I will explain the location, ticket price, and opening hours of the Namsan Tower observatory.

Namsan tower observatory

Namsan Tower is located on Namsan Mountain in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. The tower stands at 236 meters tall and provides panoramic views of the city from its observation deck. It was completed in 1971 as a radio and television broadcasting tower but has since been transformed into a multi-purpose tower with various attractions, such as restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. Visitors can reach the tower by hiking up the mountain or taking a cable car or shuttle bus. The tower is also known for its colorful lighting displays at night, which change seasonally and for special occasions.

1. Location (How to approach?)

Namsan Tower is located almost in the center of Seoul. Nearby are Myeongdong Station, Hoehyeon Station, and Seoul Station on Seoul Subway Line 4.

Namsan cable car

There is a cable car that goes up to Namsan Tower. The price is 14,000 won for an adult round trip. You can walk to the cable car station by using Myeong-dong Station and Hyehwa Station, which are Line 4 of the Seoul Subway.

Trail to Namsan tower

As it is a place that many people are looking for, the trails are well established. Like I said , it is a mountain where you can see Seoul at a glance, so there are some uphill roads. Korea has four seasons, but summer is very hot, so if you use the trails, you may get wet with sweat. During the rest of the season, many people take a walk to the tower. There are many starting points, but if you are a foreigner, it would be good to start from Namdaemun Market, Myeong-dong or Seoul Station. I think it takes about an hour from there.

2. Namsan tower observatory ticket price

Adult (Age 13~ ) : 16,000 won

Child (Age 3 ~ 12): 12,000 won

Age 65 ~ : 12,000 won

3. Opening hours

Weekday : 12:00 ~ 22:00 (Last entry 21:30)

Weekends and holidays : 11:00 ~ 22:00 (Last entry 21:30)

4. Tips

You know that usually the observatory is pretty when you visit it at night, right? If you go to Namsan Tower, there is not only an observatory, but also a panoramic view of Seoul from the nearby park. And there are restaurants and souvenir shops inside the tower, so it's a good place to decorate the end of your trip to Seoul.

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