It was known as Seoul Tower when it first opened its doors to visitors back in 1980. It was remodeled in 2005 and was renamed N Seoul Tower with the 'N' which stands for new.
Directions: Take the subway to Myeongdong station (Line 4 exit 3), walk straight along the road next to the convenience store, continue walking past Pacific Hotel, continue walking uphill till you reach a small stairway with grafitti painted on it, go up a bigger flight of stairs, walk past a row of restaurants on your right and you will see the cable car boarding place on your right.
Info on the Cable Car operations
- Operating hours: 10:00-23:00
- Fare:
Individuals (return ticket): Adults 8,500 won / Children 5,500 won
Individuals (one-way ticket): Adults 6,000 won / Children 3,500 won
-Hubby finds it funny why anyone would buy a one-way ticket as there is no other way to come down from N Seoul Tower and there are no accommodations that we know of up there.
N Seoul Tower
Operating time:
[Monday-Friday, Sunday]
Observatory: 10:00-23:00
Restaurant: 11:00-23:00
Alive Museum: 10:00-22:30 (Last entry: 21:30)
[Saturday]
Observatory: 10:00-24:00
Restaurants (n.GRILL/Hancook): 11:00-23:00
Alive Museum: 10:00-22:30 (Last entry: 21:30)
Ticket pricing:
[Observatory]
Adults 9,000 won / Children 7,000 won
[Alive Museum]
Adults 12,000 won / Seniors & Children 9,000 won
***You can go to P1 (glass terrace), P2 (roof terrace where the love locks are) and the lobby without paying any admission fee.
**For a great night view and an unforgettable memory, visit N Seoul Tower between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m during their fantastic illumination show.
If you have decided to pay to visit the observatory, do not forget to go up to the sky restrooms to have a look! :p
Even though I had the printed voucher for 40% discount off the observatory tickets, hubby decided the view from P1 and P2 was beautiful enough.
My suggestion to you all is to visit N Seoul Tower at around 5.30pm, go around taking pictures and watch the sunset at about 6.30pm and if you have the time, stay till 7pm for the illumination show and the night view of the city. Perfect!
