Namsan (Seoul)
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Namsan is a 262-meter peak in the Jung-gu
district of south central Seoul
, South Korea
. Although known as Mount Mongmyeok, or 목멱산, in the past, it is now commonly referred to as Namsan. It offers some hiking, recreation and views of downtown Seoul's skyline. The N Seoul Tower
is located on top of Namsan.
The mountain and surrounding area is a public park maintained by the city government. It is a popular spot for a panoramic view of Seoul. It is also the location of a smoke signal station called Mongmyeoksan Bongsudae (Mongmyeoksan Beacon Tower, Hangul
: 목멱산 봉수대), which was part of an emergency communication system during early times until 1985. From 1925 to 1945 Chōsen Jingū
was on Namsan.
Jung-gu, Seoul
Jung-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and is the historical center of the city .-Overview:...
district of south central Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Although known as Mount Mongmyeok, or 목멱산, in the past, it is now commonly referred to as Namsan. It offers some hiking, recreation and views of downtown Seoul's skyline. The N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain, central Seoul, South Korea. Built in 1969, at a cost of approximately $2.5 million, and opened to the public in 1980, the tower has been a symbol of Seoul and measures in height and tops out at above sea level. It...
is located on top of Namsan.
The mountain and surrounding area is a public park maintained by the city government. It is a popular spot for a panoramic view of Seoul. It is also the location of a smoke signal station called Mongmyeoksan Bongsudae (Mongmyeoksan Beacon Tower, Hangul
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
: 목멱산 봉수대), which was part of an emergency communication system during early times until 1985. From 1925 to 1945 Chōsen Jingū
Chōsen Jingū
was a Shinto shrine in Korea from 1925 to 1945, during the period of Japanese rule.-Background:After the annexation of Korea in 1910, the Japanese government embarked upon a policy of Japanization. This included worship at Shinto shrines, as much a political expression of patriotism as a religious...
was on Namsan.
See also
- Namsan cable carNamsan cable carNamsan cable car is an aerial tramway in Seoul. Built in 1962, it spans from the Hoehyeon-dong platform to the Yejang-dong platform near the top of Mt. Namsan and the N Seoul Tower. It is the first commercial cable car service for passengers in Korea.The length of the cable is 605 metres. The...
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of mountains in Korea
- List of parks in Seoul