N Seoul Tower
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N Seoul Tower

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N Seoul Tower stands atop Namsan Mountain at 236 meters, offering panoramic views of the entire Seoul metropolitan area. Take the Namsan cable car up, lock a love padlock on the famous fence, and enjoy romantic sunset and night views from the observation deck or revolving restaurant.

Region
Seoul
Coordinates
37.5512, 126.9882
Hours
Check the official operating calendar; observatory entry is allowed up to 30 minutes before closing.
Admission
Observatory tickets are sold separately; check the official ticket page for current package and deck pricing.
How to get there
Plan time for the climb up Namsan, whether by cable car, shuttle bus, or a longer uphill walk.
Suggested visit time
60-90 min
Best time to visit
Sunset through full night view is the classic slot, but visibility matters more than the clock.
Official website
Official website

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