Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Namsan

In the heart of Seoul is Namsan, "South Mountain." Now a World Heritage Site, it was once at the edge of the capitol but has been circumscribed by the city as it has grown. The N-tower, or communication and observation tower, has a spectacular view of the city and a rotating restaurant.There is a tram you can take to the top of the mountain.There are many beautiful things to see and do on Namsan. Walkways, hiking trails, historical monuments, a botanical garden, shrines, a library, a pond, even a graveyard stud the sides of this urban retreat.

2 comments:

  1. So what should we order at the revolving restaurant? The library sounds great too - although I'm not sure I want to participate in the grave yard fun. How warm is it - just so I know what to pack.

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  2. Right now you'd need to pack a coat - it's in the 30s. It's better to visit in the spring or fall from what I understand.

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