Namsan Tower

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Namsan Tower

Seoul · South Korea

Namsan Tower (N Seoul Tower) is Seoul's iconic hilltop landmark, a 236-meter communications and observation tower atop 262-meter Namsan Mountain, offering panoramic 360-degree views of the South Korean capital. A beloved tradition sees couples affix padlocks to the tower's fences to symbolize eternal love — a 'love lock' tradition that has spread worldwide. The tower is accessible by cable car and surrounded by pleasant forest walking trails with a sweeping city panorama.

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Seoul · South Korea

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Jogyesa Temple

Jogyesa Temple is the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and the most important Buddhist temple in Seoul, founded in 1395 at the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty. Located in Insadong, a few minutes from the city center, its Main Hall (Daeungjeon) is adorned with colorful lanterns year-round and draws hundreds of thousands of devotees during the Lotus Lantern Festival each May. The 500-year-old pine and white-bark pine trees in the courtyard are designated natural monuments.

Seoul · South Korea

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