Namsan Tower

Is N Seoul Tower the same as Namsan Tower? N Seoul Tower is also called Namsan Tower; it was formerly known as Seoul Tower. The “N” in its name stands for both Namsan (the mountain on which it stands) and New, making it one of Seoul’s major landmarks.

The Namsan Tower observatory, opened to the general public on October 15, 1980, is a famous tourist spot for enjoying the night view of Seoul and is known as a symbol of the city. The official name of Namsan Tower is “N Seoul Tower,” but it is commonly referred to as Seoul Tower or Namsan Tower. The tower stands 236.7 meters tall atop Namsan Mountain, which has an elevation of 243 meters. For over 20 years, it has been loved by visitors from all over. On December 9, 2005, the newly refurbished Seoul Tower re-emerged as “N Seoul Tower.”

The “N” in N Seoul Tower stands for both Namsan (the mountain) and New. The renovation project cost a total of 15 billion KRW, during which seasonally adaptable and activity-specific lighting equipment was newly installed, and the tower itself was redecorated. Every night from 7 PM to midnight, six searchlights project a blooming flower pattern into the sky, symbolizing the “Flower of Seoul.”

Inside the Seoul Tower lobby, there is a multimedia zone that plays movie trailers and music videos, a children's experience learning center, and spaces for exhibitions and performances. The 5th-floor n.Grill Western restaurant completes a full 360-degree rotation every 48 minutes, offering guests a double delight for both taste and sight. The restroom on the 2nd floor is dubbed the “Sky Restroom,” as you can enjoy a panoramic view of Seoul through the window. In addition, N Seoul Tower offers various other facilities, making it a true multifunctional cultural space.

N Seoul Tower

Must-visit reason: Seoul’s most famous observation deck

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Korea[Korea]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Seoul Special City [Seoul Special City]

City where the attraction is located: Yongsan-gu [Yongsan-gu]