N Seoul Tower

A note left hereThe N Seoul Tower is one of Seoul’s most iconic landmarks and can be spotted from all over the city, especially when illuminated at night. Getting there is part of the experience: you can hike up Namsan if you’re feeling energetic, or take the cable car if you’re feeling patient – the queues can get very long, especially shortly before sunset. And if neither sounds appealing, simply admiring the tower and Namsan from below is already worth it. An unmistakable part of Seoul’s skyline and one…

A note left hereA great viewpoint to enjoy some of the best views of Seoul. To get there, you need to take a public bus that drops you off at a nearby point, and from there it is about a 5-minute uphill walk to reach the tower area. The views over the city are beautiful, and it is a perfect place to see how huge and impressive Seoul really is. It is highly recommended to visit on a clear day to enjoy the best views. It is also a beautiful spot to visit at night, when the city lights create a completely diff…

A note left hereN Seoul Tower (N서울타워) feels earned when you get there on foot rather than by cable car or bus. Reaching it after the Namsan Dulle-gil hike just before sunset made the arrival feel less like a tourist stop and more like the end of a route you actually worked for. The city opens up beneath you in layers, and Seoul suddenly feels both massive and contained at the same time. The viewing decks are busy, but the movement is constant rather than chaotic. People rotate in and out, taking photos, th…