A LANDMARK OF SEOUL (Seoul, South Korea)

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, 
to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” 
- Eleanor Roosevelt

Looking for the most stunning view of the city? No need to look further, N Seoul Tower is the place to be. Not only does this place let you view the city and its harmonious mountain backgrounds, it is also considered the landmark of Seoul. This tower symbolizes Seoul's humble beginnings and its the country's first broadcasting tower. The tower sits on top of Mount Namsan. While you are here, take advantage of the view and take it all in. You can see the beauty of Seoul's contrasting vibe - the bustling city and the picturesque view of nature. 

It is common for lovers to go here and "lock" their love with padlocks, reminiscent of Pont des Arts in Paris. Of course, we wanted to leave a piece of ourselves in Seoul forever so we also purchased one for us. While visiting Seoul, this is worth your trip since it gives you 360 degree views of Seoul from up above. There's also restaurants and cafes once you reach the top.

HOW TO GET TO N SEOUL TOWER?

• You can take a 7 minute cable car to the top of the mountain (which is the base of the tower).
• For free you can walk up a huge, huge, huge, windy stone staircase. It has benches along the way and its lush forest-like surroundings are nice for pictures.

We chose the cable cars, but be warned, unless you take a taxi or tour bus to the cable cars, they are a mini-adventure to find via subway. Here are the directions how to get here via subway:

1. Get to Myeongdong Station (line 4).
   
2. Take exit 3 and look left. You’ll see a really wide road with a convenience store on the corner in front of you. Walk down this street.
   
3. You’ll see Pacific Hotel. The road splits in two around the hotel so stick to the right side.
   
4. Eventually the road runs into a flight of stairs. Take those stairs up and you’ll see the cable car building on your right. Can’t miss it.

Or you can always take a taxi from Myeongdong Shopping Area.

Source: Eat Your Kimchi

ADMISSION (Subject to Change)

Cable Car (To the top of the mountain)

• Round-trip: Adults 8,000 KRW / Children 5,000 KRW
• One-way: Adults 6,000 KRW / Children 3,500 KRW
  

N Seoul Tower

• Observatory Tower: Adults 9,000 KRW / Youth 7,000 KRW / Children 5,000 KRW
  
• Teddy Bear Museum: Adults 8,000 KRW / Youth 6,000 KRW / Children 5,000 KRW 
• Observatory Tower + Teddy Bear Museum: Adults 14,000 KRW / Youth 10,000 KRW / Children 7,000 KRW

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Categories: Asia, South Korea