Busy urban street scene in Seoul, South Korea, featuring buildings, traffic, and bare trees in winter.Landmarks

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong

북악스카이웨이 팔각정

Buam, Seoul · 서울

A viewpoint at the top of the Bugak ridge road, with an octagonal pavilion, a café and an unobstructed view south over the palaces, Namsan and the river beyond.

Why it’s worth it

The classic Seoul night view, and the reason the road exists. Bus 1020 and then 7212 gets you there without a car.

CategoryLandmarks
AreaBuam
HoursAlways open · café to 22:00
night viewoctagonal paviliondrive

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