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Namsan Park
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Namsan Park

Getting around: Multiple access points; walk up from Myeongdong Station (Line 4) area, or take a bus/cable car; several trailheads exist depending on which side of the mountain you approach from.
Hours: Open 24 hours as a public park.

Namsan Park is the forested mountain park in the middle of Seoul, home to N Seoul Tower, hiking and walking trails, and a stretch of the old Seoul city wall that visitors can walk along in sections. It functions as the city's central green lung, offering an escape from downtown density with genuinely good exercise trails as well as easier paved paths for casual walkers.

Beyond the tower itself, features like the Namsangol Hanok Village at the mountain's base (a small cluster of relocated traditional houses) and botanical garden areas add variety to a visit, making the whole mountain worth more time than just the tower alone.

Namsan Park FAQs

Is this the same as N Seoul Tower?

The tower sits within Namsan Park, but the park itself is much larger, including hiking trails, city wall sections, and Namsangol Hanok Village at the base.

Can I walk on the old city wall here?

Yes, sections of the historic Seoul city wall run through the park and are walkable.

Is it free?

Yes, the park itself is free; the tower and cable car charge separately.

How do I get up the mountain?

Walking trails, buses, or the Namsan cable car, depending on your starting point and how much walking you want to do.

What's Namsangol Hanok Village?

A small cluster of relocated traditional hanok houses at the base of Namsan, worth a stop if exploring the park's lower areas.

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