Ansan Beacon Mound
안산 봉수대
Viewpoint · Seodaemun-gu
A beacon mound at the 296m summit. A favoured photo spot for night views across southern Seoul to the Han River, Yongsan, Yeouido and Mok-dong.
Open in a map app
Source: seoul.go.kr · needs checking
Nearby in Seodaemun-gu
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
₩3,000Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall stands where countless independence activists, including Kim Gu and Kang Woo-gyu, were imprisoned.
Independence Park
FreePark · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Opened on August 15, 1992, Independence Park was created so that later generations would remember the spirit of the patriots imprisoned for resisting in the cause of national independence. Until then, housing and shops stood at the park entrance
National Memorial Hall of the Korean Provisional Government
FreeMuseum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
The Constitution of the Republic of Korea states that the nation 'upholds the legacy of the Provisional Government born of the March First Independence Movement.' This memorial hall embodies that constitutional spirit.
Lee Jin-a Memorial Library
FreeLibrary · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
A lovely library with glass walls looking onto park woodland. Pairs well with a free walk to Dongnimmun and Seodaemun Prison History Hall.
Ansan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeMountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.
Geumhwa Badminton Courts
₩2,000Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Outdoor badminton courts in Seodaemun-gu. 5 courts.
Other viewpoints in Seoul
Gaehwasan Observatory
FreeGangseo-gu · Gaehwasan Stn. (Line 5)
A designated Seoul viewpoint at the 131m summit, looking out over Banghwa Bridge, the Han River, Haengju Fortress, World Cup Park and Bukhansan.
Jeongdong Observatory
FreeJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A free observatory on the 13th floor of the Seosomun Government Building. Sweeping views of Deoksugung Palace, Jeongdong-gil and the City Hall area, with Cafe Darak for a rest.
Seoul City Hall Sky Observatory
FreeJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)
A viewing space newly opened in 2026 in the new City Hall building. Downtown views stretching to Deoksugung Palace, Jeongdong and Gwanghwamun Square.
Ttukseom Jabeolle (Observatory Culture Complex)
FreeGwangjin-gu · Ttukseom Resort Stn. (Line 7)
A free viewing lounge overlooking the Han River from a 240m cylindrical glass building. River and bridge night views through full-height glass.
Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus
A classic night-view spot where the octagonal pavilion on the Bugaksan ridge takes in the whole of downtown Seoul.