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남산서울타워

8 story sections17 min 27 s in all

Offers panoramic views of Seoul, allowing visitors to see the city's vast economic disparities from a bird's-eye perspective.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1N Seoul Tower2:29

    Welcome to Namsan Mountain, the geographical and emotional heart of Seoul. Look up through the lush green canopy of the trees, and you will see our destination piercing the sky: the iconic N Seoul Tower. …

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  2. 2The Namsan Bongsudae (Beacon Mound)2:17

    Before we approach the modern tower, we must first acknowledge the ancient communication system that shares this summit. Here in the plaza, you will find the reconstructed Namsan Bongsudae, or beacon mound. …

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  3. 3The Palgakjeong Pavilion and Martial Arts2:16

    A short walk from the beacon mounds brings us to the elegant Palgakjeong, the octagonal traditional pavilion that graces the plaza in front of the tower. With its sweeping, gracefully curved tiled roof and intricate, colorful…

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  4. 4The Forest of Love Padlocks2:17

    We now approach one of the most visually overwhelming and emotionally charged areas of the Namsan summit: the extensive viewing decks surrounded by the famous 'Love Padlocks'. As you walk along the perimeter fencing, you will see…

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  5. 5Inside the Tower: Culture and Exhibitions2:13

    Let us move away from the outdoor decks and step inside the base structure of the N Seoul Tower. The interior spaces have recently been transformed from mere commercial waiting areas into vibrant venues for cultural exhibitions. …

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  6. 6The Observatory Deck: A 360-Degree Panorama2:21

    Stepping out of the high-speed elevator onto the Observatory Deck, you are instantly hit by the sheer, overwhelming scale of Seoul. At nearly 480 meters above sea level, the entire metropolis is laid out beneath you in a stunning…

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  7. 7The Tower's Illumination and Air Quality2:07

    Before we conclude our tour and begin our descent, let us discuss a fascinating, uniquely Seoulite feature of the N Seoul Tower that you can only fully appreciate from the outside, particularly as night falls. The tower itself…

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  8. 8N Seoul Tower1:27

    Our exploration of Namsan Mountain and the iconic N Seoul Tower comes to an end. We have journeyed through centuries of history, from the ancient smoke signals of the Joseon beacon mounds to the high-tech, color-coded LED lights…

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What is 남산서울타워?

남산서울타워 is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Total length17 min 27 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates37.5511, 126.9880
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