Namhansanseong West Gate Observatory

A metropolitan sunset and night-view destination overlooking Seoul's skyline, Lotte World Tower and the winding Hangang.

Place information

Area

Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Category

Scenic drives & night views

Address

San 1, Sanseong-ri, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Visit tip

Arrive at the West Gate wall lookout around 30 minutes before sunset to photograph the red sky above Seoul and the city lights that follow.

Nearby sights

• West Gate (Uigmun) City Wall Deck

  Lotte World Tower and Seoul's streets spread like a miniature city beyond the wall.

• Sueojangdae Command Post

  Gyeonggi Tangible Heritage No. 1, a historic command pavilion at Namhansanseong's highest point among pines.

• Namhansanseong Pine and Wall Walk

  A refreshing ridge trek through large, 300-year-old Korean pines.