N Seoul Tower

A Sunset Experience Worth the Wait! Visiting N Seoul Tower was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Seoul, though getting there tested my patience. The cable car line was brutal—I waited about 30 minutes just to buy tickets, and then stood in line for another hour to actually board the cable car. It wasn’t the most pleasant part of the experience, especially if you're short on time or visiting during peak hours. That said, it was absolutely worth it. We made it to the top just in time for sunset, and the views were nothing short of breathtaking. Watching the city light up beneath a fading sky from that height was a moment I won’t forget. Once you're up there, there's so much to do that you can easily spend hours exploring. The tower complex is full of restaurants and cafes with stunning views, art displays, photo booths, and tons of souvenir shops. One of the most charming parts is the Love Locks area—a colorful and romantic spot that adds a unique character to the visit. If you're planning to go, just be ready for the wait (especially if you take the cable car), or consider other ways up like the shuttle or a hike if you’re feeling adventurous. But once you’re at the top, it’s an experience that’s totally worth it—a perfect mix of panoramic views, culture, food, and fun.

Don’t use google maps. It gave a 15 min walk, unless you wanna hike. Best to use Naver. I just can’t figure how to make it in English since I downloaded the app here in Korea. When we walked up and finally got to the tower, was all worth the hike. 360 views are amazing! Small local talent made items to buy so bring won. There’s restaurants and souvenir shops throughout.

Namsan Tower is another attraction I visited during my business trip. You have two options to get to the top of the mountain: by bus or on foot. I recommend taking the bus up and walking down — it’s easier and more enjoyable that way. Once you reach the top, the view is absolutely breathtaking! You can see the entire city from above, and the scenery is stunning. Don’t forget to check out the love locks area — it’s beautiful and very romantic.

📍 N Seoul Tower N Seoul Tower is a legendary landmark with incredible panoramic views of Seoul. Standing atop Namsan Mountain, it can be reached by a scenic cable car ride or a nice hike. The tower itself has an observation deck offering 360-degree city views, particularly breathtaking around sunset. Aside from the scenery, the tower is also renowned for its "love locks" where couples lock padlocks as a representation of their love. The complex also has restaurants, cafes, and stores, making it an ideal place for a date or a family visit. It gets crowded at times, but the experience is worth it. N Seoul Tower is a definite must-visit for anyone who wants to catch the beauty of Seoul from afar.

Went in the Fall in 2023 and the Summer 2025 and both seasons were beautiful! It's so beautiful and a wonderful view of the city. There are locks available everywhere so if you don't see one you like at the cable car station look at the little shops and vending machines around or even bring your own! A very romantic spot to "lock in" your love ❤️

Beautiful tower. It reminds me of the one in Kyoto Japan. The 5 floors underground are so versatile. You can find lots of restaurants, cafes, art displays, photo booths, lots of souvenirs, arcade games (this one can use some maintenance 😉 and maybe some staff monitoring). Also on ground level the love lock trees and fences are so full of locks. They creates Christmas tree like with locks there are sooo cute. The overlook is wonderful. And of course the gorgeous view everywhere. You can see the entire city of Seoul and even further. This spot is a must! Bring comfortable shoes and breathable clothes. PS. Don’t forget to get your fortune ball at The gazebo machines on the ground level.

Absolutely amazing experience. Cable car wasn't operating but walk up the hill turned out to be a lovely workout in a peaceful green environment ( appreciated after noisy city, night party streets). Impressive tonnage of love locks hanging at the very top on every available piece of fencing. Lovely panoramic views of the city even without going to the very top of the tower. God bless city of Seoul for providing shuttle bus on the way down though.

I absolutely loved visiting N Seoul Tower! I thought the view from the surrounding area below the tower was really great but seeing Seoul from above was so much better. I felt that it gave me a better understanding of the geographical layout of the city and not just that it looked spectacular. I came just before sunset so was able to see the city both in daylight and see how Seoul comes to life at night. I would highly recommend coming to visit here!