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Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)

Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)

9.6Km    2024-10-25

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2261-0500

Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the northern side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, a traditional garden, a performance art stage, and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for locals and tourists to take a leisure walk. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of Korea's traditional life while escaping from bustling city life. The traditional garden with its pavilion and old houses creates a peaceful ambiance before the forested Namsan Mountain. A time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600th anniversary was buried in 1994 at the highest point of the village and is scheduled to be reopened 400 years later in 2394.

The five hanok premises at Namsangol Hanok Village once belonged to aristocrats and government officials of the Joseon dynasty. Each house was originally located in a different neighborhood, but they were all moved to this area and restored to their original form. The houses were rebuilt using their original materials, except for one house, where the materials were too old and deteriorated to be reused. The premises were carefully restored and replicated according to their original form to depict the owners’ social class and personality. These buildings are now used as an exhibit to portray the living environment during the Joseon dynasty and as a venue for educational and cultural programs for children and tourists.

Some of the unique programs and activities to participate in include wearing hanbok, folding hanji (traditional Korean paper), writing in Korean, traditional tea ceremony, traditional etiquette school, and herbal medicine experience. There are also taekwondo demonstrations and other various performances held around the village. Visitors can also try traditional games such as yunnori (traditional board game), or understand more about the area through a guided tour.

N Seoul Tower (남산서울타워)

N Seoul Tower (남산서울타워)

9.6Km    2024-11-14

105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3455-9277

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory into a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist attraction. The tower's observatory offers an unobstructed view of the whole city, allowing it to become one of the all-time favorite attractions of Seoul citizens as well as domestic and international tourists. Featured in many dramas and reality shows, it is also becoming a fan-favorite destination. Another highlight of the tower is the Namsan Cable Car. The cable car began its operation in 1962, transferring passengers from the foot of the mountain to the base of the tower. Shuttle buses to the Namsan Cable Car from downtown Seoul are also available for visitors' convenience.

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In TXT’s content “TALK X TODAY,” the youngest members, Huening Kai and Taehyun, enjoyed a day out in their school uniforms. They rode the cable car to the top, took pictures together, and secured their wish lock. You can purchase locks at the souvenir shop near the cable car station at the top of the mountain, where name pens are also available to write down your wishes.

HANCOOK N Seoul Tower (한쿡 N서울타워)

9.6Km    2024-03-15

(Tower 3F), 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3455-9292

HANCOOK is a Korean restaurant located within the N Seoul Tower, from which one can see the entirety of Seoul. The restaurant presents the traditional flavors and food culture of Korea through its Lunch and Dinner Special Courses, as well as nearly 30 a la carte menu. The latter includes Bulgogi bibimbab bansang (Grilled bulgogi bibimbap) and chamsut hanu gui bansang (charcoal-grilled Korean beef & cold buckwheat noodles).

THE PLACE Dining(더플레이스다이닝)

9.6Km    2024-03-08

ソウル特別市ヨンサン区ナムサンゴンウォンギル105
+82-2-3455-9220

THE PLACE Dining(ザ・プレイス・ダイニング)はNソウルタワーにあるイタリアンレストランです。窓の外が見えるカップル専用席でピザやパスタなどをワインと一緒に楽しめます。ルーフトップガーデンテラスと空中遊歩道からはタワー一帯のソウル市街が見下ろせます。シグネチャーメニューは予約必須のスペシャルコースとポーターハウスです。予約は電話でのみ受け付けています。

n.GRILL (엔그릴)

n.GRILL (엔그릴)

9.6Km    2024-03-08

(7F, N Seoul Tower), 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3455-9297

n.GRILL is a French restaurant located on the seventh floor, the highest floor in the N Seoul Tower. The restaurant rotates 360 degrees, so one can enjoy the food with the view of Seoul. n.GRILL is particularly famous as a place for marriage proposals, thanks to its beautiful view of Seoul at night. It is a perfect place for those who want special spaces and events. 

Owl's Cutlet Premium Namsan Seoul Tower(부엉이돈가스 남산서울타워)

Owl's Cutlet Premium Namsan Seoul Tower(부엉이돈가스 남산서울타워)

9.6Km    2021-04-15

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0518

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul. A restaurant serving cast iron-grilled pork cutlets. The best menu at this restaurant is pork cutlet.

The Ssanghwa Coffee (더쌍화coffee)

The Ssanghwa Coffee (더쌍화coffee)

9.6Km    2023-11-03

252-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Sssanghwa Coffee, located near Dongdaemun Market, is a tea house serving traditional medicinal teas. In matching with their menu, the cafe is also decorated like a room found in a traditional Korean house. The cafe is comprised of three buildings, with the main building being for orders, and the Byeolgung and Ssanghwagung buildings offering seating. Each traditional tea order comes as a set with food items such as rice porriage, fruit, or rice cakes. The cafe also offers rooms which are very popular, so making a reservation is necessary.

Soul (소울)

9.6Km    2024-02-26

B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating on a reservation-only basis, bookings can be made via phone.

Seoul Tower Plaza (서울타워 플라자)

Seoul Tower Plaza (서울타워 플라자)

9.6Km    2016-08-18

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

N Seoul Tower used to be the tower for broadcasting transmission and the bottom levels of the tower have restricted access to authorized staff only. Since the remodeling to the Seoul Tower Plaza in 2015, these levels are now opened the public. Visitors to the Seoul Tower Plaza building can also enjoy the terrace that is installed to serve as a walking trail for leisure walks. A beautiful panoramic view of Seoul can also be seen from 243m in x_height. at the summit of Namsan Mountain.

Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Culture Experience Center (남산서울타워 한복문화체험관)

Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Culture Experience Center (남산서울타워 한복문화체험관)

9.6Km    2021-03-16

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Culture Experience Center is located in the lobby level (B1) of Seoul's landmark Namsan Seoul Tower. The center is designed around the theme of the Joseon dynasty, and features both large photo zones and hanbok of various styles, ranging from traditional to modern and even wedding.