Seoul’s sunsets are usually a thing of beauty, with spectacular colours that look as good on camera as they do in real life. For you to celebrate the end of a day well spent, we’ve rounded up the best places to watch the sunset in Seoul. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
1. Seoul Forest Park
Seoul Forest Park is a hotspot anyway, but it’s also an excellent place to watch the sunset. In Seoul Forest, which is best reached after exiting Ttukseom Station on Line 2, you can enjoy the sunset over Namsan Tower and the sunset behind Lotte Tower.
Alternatively, take a stroll between Ttukseom Station and Seoul Forest, pass the museum and climb the Seongsu Bridge to enjoy the last rays of the day.
2. Mulgyul Hangang
Part of the sunset success formula is watching the sunset over a river or mountain, and here you can watch the show from a café floating on a river. Mulgyul Hangang is a floating café on the Han River, perfect for when you’re craving a bite to eat and want to finish off your day by watching the sun set.
3. Achasan
Achasan offers one of Seoul’s most popular night view spots, commanding a wide view of the city. From the top of Mount Achasan, you can see Lotte Tower, Gangnam and Han River, Bukhansan and Dobongsan. It’s also a great place to visit to make a wish on the full moon during Chuseok, but is an excellent sunset spot throughout the year.
4. Seonyudo Park
The sunset seen from Seonyudo Park, which used to be a water purification plant, and the Seonyudo Observatory, which connects the Han River and Seonyudo Park, is especially beautiful. You can enjoy the view directly from the Seonyugyo Bridge, or frame the sunset behind the nearby World Cup Bridge to experience different colours under the same sky.