Enjoyed my visit here. Nice hike up about 1km from Seoul Station area where I was staying. It’s not too far even from Myeongdong, second hotel which I also walked up to cable car, about 1km. The walk was refreshing and a good exercise.

I walked along the fortress wall with views of the city on one side. On the other was the park with great night views as the signage indicated with admiral and kings statues. I continue climbing the wall with stairs which lead you to an open exhibition. Partially covered from the heat and around the corner you’ll see N Seoul Tower. There are rocks and history of the previous gate and walls with history plaques for a self guided tour.

As you continue trekking up, there are twists and turns with many, many stairs. I do not recommend if you have mobility issues. Don’t bring your strollers, lots of stairs. However, there are rest areas for you to take in the views and get your photo ops. As you continue further up even more stairs with slight inclines, more amazing views until you reach the Namsan cable car nearly at the top for even better views for a fee.

Just continue walking and you’ll see the love locks! Oh, man there’s so many! Many rows and rows of love locks. Way more then I can remember the last time I was here.

When you get to the centre courtyard you’ll see N Tower. There are many restaurants and coffee shops. Go in the building to explore the different levels and more amazing views and shops. There are sitting areas and you can rest and see the city skyline. Bring a lock or buy one there to make a wish for you and your loved ones should you choose.

If you have mobility or kids, you can take a bus up to the top and walk maybe 100+ feet and you’re at the courtyard where the action starts. I recommend this route.

Alternatively, you can stand in line to take the cable car up from the bottom near Myeongdong subway Stn (less then 10mins walk). I suggest making a reservation for tickets if you’re taking the cable car up.

First time hiked up solo, week later went with friends and we lined up for over an hr and still had to wait another hr to ride the cable car. We passed. Really nice place to visit and it doesn’t cost anything if you walk up. Great views! A must when in Seoul. Day view pics to come..if I can find them.