South Korea has become a hot touristic attraction since the last couple of years, thanks to the Hallyu wave. Tourists from all over the world come here and see the beauty that the country has to offer. Youโll find so much to do in South Korea, especially in the capital of it; Seoul. There are so many things to do there especially visiting the Trick Eye Museum, Football fantesium, Starfield Coex Library as well as visiting this city in the time of special events taking place such as Halloween and other traditions.ย But one thing that really catches your eye is N-Seoul tower! We’d love to tell you all about this, stick with us and pay attention to the experience down below.
History of N-Seoul Tower
This N-Seoul Tower is also Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower. For approximately $2.3 million, this was built in 1969. It took several years to do some renovations inside and get the right architecture done but it was open for public back in 1980. Whereas it was completely ready some time before.
But in October, the government decided to open it up for its amazing observatory deck, museum, open hall, souvenir shops etc. Elevation of this tower ranges from 236.7 m (777 ft) at the base to 479.7 m (1,574 ft) above sea level.
Why the word N beside this tower
So it’s quite interesting to say that “N” stands for ‘new’, ‘Namsan’, and ‘nature’ and this change was made in 2005. Before, its official name was CJ Seoul Tower. The governments have been spending a generous amount on this tower to make it worldwide interesting. Almost 15 billion KRW has been spent on renovating and remodeling it.
Interesting facts about N-Seoul Tower:
Okay enough with the history and all, now let’s get to the fun part. One of the main interesting features of this tower that catches our eye is the fact that it’s the first general radio wave tower that holds transmissions antennas of KBS, MBC, SBS TV, FM, PBC, TBS, CBS, and BBS FM.
Another fun fact is that it’s situated 480 meters above sea level, so imagine your sight !!
What can you do at N-Seoul Tower
Conveyance is so fun here at N-Seoul Tower, as you can take a cable car (Namsan Cable Car) to the Mountain Namsan to get to the tower. The view has amazing cityscape views and is a national landmark. Since this tower is at the Namsan Mountain, it attracts thousands of people not just locals but foreigners to get there.
Now at night time, the view turns into something extraordinary. The lights lit up as if the whole sky was lit. It seems like the sky has come down on Earth with all of its majestic stars. The panoramic view the tower offers is beyond explanation. Almost 8.4 million people from across the globe come to visit the N Seoul Tower.
From this point you can also visit Namsan Park and Namsangol Hanok Village which is just another spectacular way to kill three birds with one stone!
Have you ever seen blue lights so powerful that youโll feel like youโre in a fantasy land? One of the most fascinating sights of this N-Seoul Tower is the blue lights that lit up from sunset to 23:00. These lights aren’t just any lights but equipped with LED technology. This gives the people a digital, cultural art experience through ‘light art.’
So thereโs another cool thing for lovebirds as well which is worth the hype about this tower called “Locks of Love”. It is situated on the 2nd floor of the N Plaza This is actually at the Roof Terrace. The “Locks of Love” is basically one of the most popular things for all.
Over here, people love to hang locks that symbolize LOVE. They purchase a key and a lock, tie the lock around the fence and throw the key away meaning their love is locked forever!
So Seol not only cares for entertainment and fun but provokes people for purposeful joy. You will not be disappointed in the digital observatory and the Wishing Pond that’s also present there. People throw coins in the ponds and these coins are collected as a donation for schools. The observatory offers the 360ยฐ view of the city and there’s so much more to do there!
How to get to the N-Seoul Tower:
You have to pre-book a flight to Seoul, of course and then you can take a taxi or Uber your way to this amazing tower.
Address: 105, Naksan Gongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
