Namsan Park

Namsan Park covers the forested slopes of a low mountain rising at the heart of Seoul, crowned by the city's landmark broadcasting tower. Long a strategic site marked by beacon mounds used to relay signals across the old kingdom, the wooded hill became a public park with trails, a cable car and panoramic viewpoints. Cherry blossoms line its paths in spring, and the summit offers sweeping views over the metropolis. Reconstructed beacon platforms and a traditional pavilion tie the greenery to the capital's history.