Namsan
A 270 metre peak in the middle of Seoul, with walking paths, picnic areas and views over the city. N Seoul Tower stands on its summit, and a cable car and old fortress wall sections add to the climb.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.5497, 126.9919
Get the Namsan stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Namsan. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Seoul volume with your photos and a note.
Near Namsan
N Seoul Tower 0.4 km
A communication and observation tower on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, standing 236 metres tall. It was the country's first general radio wave tower, and its observation decks give a view over the whole city.
Namsangol Hanok Village 1.1 km
A recreated village of historic Korean buildings in Pil-dong, Jung District, at the foot of Namsan. It gathers several traditional houses called hanok that were moved from other parts of Seoul, set around a pavilion and a pond.
Itaewon 1.1 km
A commercial area within Itaewon-dong in Yongsan District, Seoul. It is known for its nightlife, its restaurants from many countries and its multi-ethnic population, and sits close to the Seoul Central Mosque.
Myeongdong Cathedral 1.6 km
The national cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul, a red brick Gothic building in the Myeongdong shopping district. It was completed in 1898 and has long been a centre of Korean Catholic life and of social protest.
Namdaemun Market 1.7 km
A large traditional market in Seoul beside Namdaemun, the main southern gate of the old city. It opened in 1414 during the Joseon period and is among the oldest markets in Korea, selling clothing, kitchenware and food.
Myeong-dong 1.7 km
A neighbourhood in Jung District, Seoul, between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro and Namdaemun-ro. It is one of the city's main shopping and tourism districts, known for cosmetics stores, street food stalls and crowded pedestrian lanes.
Seoul Central Mosque 1.9 km
The main mosque of Korea, opened in 1976 on a hillside in Itaewon, Seoul. It holds lectures in English and Arabic, and it serves as a gathering place for Muslims living in and visiting Korea.
War Memorial of Korea 2.0 km
A museum and memorial in Yongsan, Seoul, opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters. Its halls and outdoor displays of aircraft and tanks cover Korean military history, with a large section on the Korean War.
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Questions
Where is Namsan?
Namsan is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are N Seoul Tower (0.4 km), Namsangol Hanok Village (1.1 km), Itaewon (1.1 km).
How do I get the Namsan stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Namsan and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Seoul volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Namsan before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Seoul volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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