응봉산 팔각정
Viewpoint · Seongdong-gu
A night-view landmark taking in the Han River and Seoul Forest at a glance. In spring the whole hill is covered in forsythia.
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Source: Seoul Tourism Organization (Visit Seoul)
Eungbongsan Mountain
FreeMountain & trail · Eungbong Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
At 95m, the summit is a 20-minute walk. The octagonal pavilion frames superb night views of the Han River, Seongsu Bridge and Lotte Tower. Famous for spring forsythia.
Daehyeonsan Gymnasium
₩2,500Sports facility · Haengdang Stn. (Line 5)
Indoor badminton courts in Seongdong-gu. 6 courts.
Eungbong Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Haengdang Stn. (Line 5)
Outdoor badminton court in Seongdong-gu, with 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Seongdong-gu Geumho Library
FreeLibrary · Singeumho Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Eungbong Sports Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Eungbong Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
Dalmaji Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Oksu Stn. (Line 3, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Dalmaji Park occupies the hill behind Mitasa Temple and the Hyundai Apartments in Oksu-dong, named for the residents who long climbed here on the first full moon of the year to greet the moon. A rocky peak rising by the Han River, it offers close-up views of the water.
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.