31/05/2026
Namsan Tower Seoul South Korea
Namsan Seoul Tower (officially YTN Seoul Tower) is a 236-meter landmark observation and communication tower on Namsan Mountain. It sits at the highest point in central Seoul, South Korea, offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the city skyline, multiple dining venues, and thousands of iconic love locks.
Location: Summit of Namsan Mountain, Seoul, South Korea.
Height: The tower is 236 meters tall, reaching a total of 480 meters above sea level.
Admission: Observatory tickets are 29,000 KRW for adults and 23,000 KRW for children/seniors (children under 36 months are free).
Hours: Open daily. Weekday hours are typically 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM, extending to 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM on Sundays.
The Observatory: Offers a stunning vantage point over the Han River and Seoul. The elevator ride itself features immersive multimedia projection screens.
Love Locks: The plazas surrounding the base of the tower are famous for "locking in" eternal love. You can purchase padlocks and markers to leave your own message on the fences.
Night Illumination: At nightfall, the tower lights up with colorful LED displays. The colors actually signal the local air quality (e.g., Blue for Good, Green for Average).
How to Get ThereBy Cable Car: The most popular route. You can ride the Namsan Ormi (an inclined glass elevator) to the cable car station, which then takes you up to the tower in about 3 minutes.By Bus: Yellow Namsan Circular Buses (Buses 01, 02, or 04) are available from several subway stations, including Myeong-dong and Chungmuro.
