Seoul Tower | Even the bathroom has "large floor-to-ceiling windows" to enjoy the scenery
by CrystalYiuyiu
Dec 8, 2022
#seoulspots
### **Why Visit?**
Seoul’s iconic **236m-tall landmark** offers:
✔ **360° panoramic views** from the highest point in the city
✔ **Thousands of "love locks"** (even solo travelers can leave one!)
✔ **Four distinct viewing decks** – Indoor, outdoor, glass-floor, and digital
✔ **Magical sunset-to-night transitions** with the city lights blooming below
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### **Must-Do Solo Experiences**
### **1. The Ascent**
- **Cable Car** (₩14,000 round-trip): 3-min ride with steep cliff views
- **Hike the Namsan Trail** (40-min forest walk from Myeongdong)
- **Bus Option**: Yellow #02 or #03 from Seoul Station (₩1,200)
### **2. Viewing Decks**
- **Digital Observatory**: AR filters that "dress" you in hanbok against Seoul skies
- **Sky Restroom**: Highest toilet in Korea (with a view!)
- **Teddy Bear Museum**: Quirky photo ops (separate ticket)
### **3. Hidden Gems**
- **Locks of Love**: Find the **hidden "Solo Traveler Lock" section** (near Ssentoy Museum)
- **Secret Photo Spot**: The **wooden deck behind the tower** (no crowds, epic city backdrop)
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### **Solo Traveler Hacks**
🎫 **Tickets**:
- Observatory: ₩21,000 (discounts online)
- Combo Deals: Tower + cable car (~₩30,000)
⏰ **Best Time**:
- **Weekday afternoons** (avoid weekend couples)
- **Sunset slot**: Arrive 1hr before for golden hour → night transition
📸 **Photo Tips**:
- **Time-lapse mode** for light trails of moving cars below
- **Reflection shots** in the glass floors
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### **Local Flavors Nearby**
☕ **The Place Dining**: Cloud-level pasta with view (reserve window seats)
🍢 **Myeongdong Street Food**: Try tornado potato & hotteok before ascending
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### **Why Perfect for Solo Travelers?**
✅ **Safe & easy** – Well-lit paths and English signage
✅ **Free WiFi** everywhere (even on the cable car!)
✅ **Digital photo service** (no need to ask strangers for shots)
**"Standing here alone as Seoul’s lights flicker on below, you’ll feel the city’s pulse—and realize solitude at heights is its own kind of romance."**
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### **#nseoultower #seoulsolo #viewpoints #koreatravel #lovelocks #sunsetspot #skylinelovers**
**Would you take the cable car or hike up?** 🚡🥾 Tag your favorite city viewpoint!
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