Introduction: Seoul Tower opened to the public on October 15, 1980 and has since become a major tourist attraction. The 236.7 meter tower sits atop Namsan Mountain (243m). The observatory offers panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas. Thirty years and coun
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Information: Information Introduction Seoul Tower opened to the public on October 15, 1980 and has since become a major tourist attraction The 236 7 meter tower sits atop Namsan Mountain (243m) The observatory offers panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas Thirty years and countless visitors later, the structure was renamed ‘N Seoul Tower ’ The letter ‘N’ stands for the tower’s ‘new’ look, which resulted from a 15 billion won remodeling project in December 2005 With a new lighting system and changes to the tower’s overall color scheme, event coordinators can now decorate the tower for the season or events Visitors are encouraged to try N Grill, a Western-style, revolving restaurant (one rotation every 48 minutes) and the Sky Restroom (an artfully decorated space) Both offer breathtaking views of the cityscape Telephone: +82-2-3455-9277, 9288 Closed N/A (Open all year round) Activity Information [Picnic Package Programs] N Seoul Tower Course Green Plant Experience Center National Theater of Korea Course Sky Post Office Course Animation Center Course Musical Viewing Course Etc * All of the courses include N Seoul Tower Observatory * Groups of 20 people or more (children and students) are required to make a reservation at +82-2-3455-9208, 9210 Operating: Hours [Sunday-Friday]Observatory: 10:00-23:00[Saturday]Observatory: 10:00-24:00* Last admission 30 minutes before closing * Operating: hours are subject to change depending on weather or business schedules Parking Facilities - Seoul Square Parking Lot Mon-Fri: 1,000 won for 10 min (50% discount upon presenting observatory ticket) Sat-Sun: 1,000 won for 1 hr (2,000 won discount upon presenting observatory ticket) - National Theater of Korea 1,000 won for the first 30 min / 500 won for each additional 10 min (Parking not available during weekends or performance days ) - Namsan Cable Car Parking Lot Free for the first 30 min (for cable car customers) / 500 won for each additional 10 min - Namsan Park Parking Lot (Nearest parking lot when descending the mountain) 300 won for each 10 min * Please refer to the official website for more details Admission Fees [Observatory] Adults 10,000 won / Children & Seniors 8,000 won [N Sweet Bar] Tower Combo: Adults 21,000 won / Children & Seniors 17,000 won 2 Observatory tickets + 1 Large popcorn + 1 Large drink Nacho Combo: Adults 23,000 won / Children & Seniors 19,000 won 2 Observatory tickets + 1 Medium popcorn + 2 Medium drinks + 1 Plate of nachos Beer Combo: Adults 26,000 won2 Observatory tickets + 1 Large popcorn + 2 Beers Alive Museum Combo: Adults 33,000 won / Children & Seniors 26,000 won 2 Observatory tickets + 2 Museum tickets + 1 Large popcorn + 1 Large drink [Alive Museum] Admission: Adults 12,000 won / Children & Seniors 9,000 won Package (Observatory + Alive Museum): Adults 16,000 won / Children & Seniors 12,000 won * Adults (ages 13-65) / Children (ages 3-12) / Seniors (ages 65 and older) * 10% discount for groups (20 people or more) For group reservations, please make an inquiry at +82-2-2034-0669 before visiting * 30% discount for persons with disability (level 1-3) plus one companion / 30% discount for persons with disability (level 4-6) * Free admission: Infants (ages under 36 month) Available Facilities [N Seoul Tower] Lobby: Entrance to observatory, information desk, Alive Museum, N Gift, N Sweet Bar, cafe, nursing room, N Photo Plaza 1F - The Best Burger in Seoul, N Terrace, N Gift, ticket booth, Food O'clock Plaza 2F - The Place Dining (Italian restaurant), roof terrace Tower 1F - Hancook (Korean Restaurant) Tower 2F - The Wishing Pond, Sky Restroom, cafe, cosmetic shop Tower 3F - Observatory, The BA:NG (Gift shop), Weenybeeny, N Photo Tower 5F - N Grill (French restaurant) [Cable Car]- Operating: hours: 10:00-23:00- Fare:Individuals (round-trip ticket): Adults 8,500 won / Children & Seniors 5,500 won Individuals (one-way ticket): Adults 6,000 won / Children & Seniors 3,500 won Groups (round-trip ticket): Adults 7,000 won / Children & Seniors 4,500 won Groups (one-way ticket): Adults 5,000 won / Children & Seniors 3,000 won * Groups: 30 or more people * Inquiries: Daytime +82-2-753-2403 / Nighttime +82-2-757-1308 * Website: www cablecar co kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)[Namsan Orumi] Namsan Orumi is a slanted elevator connecting Namsan Tunnel 3 to Namsan Cable Car - Boarding place: In front of the commemorative monument at the entrance of Namsan Tunnel 3 (2-3 minutes to the cable car)* Operating: hours: 09:00-23:00 (Cable car closed Mondays from 09:00 to 14:00 for standard maintenance check )* Cable car will not operate in the case of strong winds or heavy rain Interpretation Services Offered * Interpretation Services Offered in English, Japanese, and Chinese * Group guide: 10 or more people (first-come, first-served basis) * Parking for group visitors: Parking manager is available * Free admission and guide service for group visitors with pre-reservation * Audio guide, leaflets, pamphlets and maps available in English, Chinese & Japanese (Audio guide: 3,000 won) Reservation: Info for Natives Groups of 20 people or more must make a reservation at least 3 days before visiting Should a quide service be needed, make an inquiry in advance * Inquiries: +82-2-3455-9208, 9210
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