N Seoul Tower (엔서울타워)
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A view from below
Since 1980, the N Seoul Tower (엔서울타워) has been a landmark of the skyline of downtown. Over the years, it has also been known as the Namsan Tower and Seoul Tower. Built in 1969, it tops out at 236 meters (777 feet) high with an elevation of 479 meters (1,574 feet) above sea level.
In late 2005, the building went through extensive remodeling, which cost over 15 Billion Won ($13 million USD). After completion, it was renamed to "New", or N, Seoul Tower.
The best time to visit the observation deck is right before sunset on a clear day. This time offers stunning views of the city as it transitions from day into night. When visiting the tower at sunset, expect longer waiting times to reach to top. On weekends before sunset, the wait time can be anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes. If you do not mind spending more time at the top, arrive an hour before sunset when wait times are less, around 30 minutes, and you can still enjoy the sunset while avoiding most of the rush of people.
View of downtown from the observation deck
You can find great views of the downtown skyline from Namsan Park, the area around the tower. No waiting times, no elevators, and free to visit, make the view from the park almost better than the tower.
View from the bottom
What To See
Locks Of Love - Locks symbolizing endless love between those who hang them
Mongmyeoksan Beacon Hill Site - Beacon system to warn Seoul of incoming enemy invasionDirections And Getting There
Option 1
Take Subway Line 3 or Line 4 to Chungmuro Station (Exit 2).
Then take Bus 2 (08:00-24:00/5min) or Bus 5 (07:30-23:50/15min) to N Seoul Tower.
Option 2
Take Subway Line 6 to Itaewon Station (Exit 4).
Then take Bus 3 (08:00-23:00/10min) to N Seoul Tower.
Option 3
Take Subway Line 4 to Myeong-dong Station (Exit 3).
Then walk 10 minutes to the Namsan Cable Car, which takes you to the base of the N Seoul Tower.
Operating Hours
The observation deck is open 10:00 - 23:00. Last entry is at 22:30.
The Teddy Bear Museum is open 10:00 - 22:00. Last entry is at 21:00.
Restaurants (N GRILL and Hancook) are open 11:00 - 23:00.
Admission Fees
Observatory
Adult (18+) : 9,000 won
Teenager (13-17) : 7,000 won
Senior (65+) : 7,000 won
Child (3-12) : 5,000 won
Infant : Free
Observatory and Audio Guide
Adult (18+) : 12,000 won
Teenager (13-17) : 10,000 won
Senior (65+) : 10,000 won
Child (3-12) : 8,000 won
Infant : Free
Teddy Bear Museum
Adult (18+) : 8,000 won
Teenager (13-17) : 6,000 won
Senior (65+) : 6,000 won
Child (3-12) : 5,000 won
Infant : Free
Observatory and Teddy Bear Museum
Adult (18+) : 14,000 won
Teenager (13-17) : 10,000 won
Senior (65+) : 10,000 won
Child (3-12) : 7,000 won
Infant : Free
Map
GPS Coordinates (Longitude and Latitude) : 37.551389, 126.988234.
