Hannam-dong, Namsan Tower, and Haebangchon in Seoul

Hannam-dong is one subway station away from Itaewon but is more relax, quiet and luxurious. Namsan Tower has the highest observation deck in Seoul. Haebangchon neighborhood still has the old Seoul street feel. Gyeongridan-gil has many fashionable coffee shop and restaurants.

Hannam-dong: 261 Itaewon-ro, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
N Seoul Tower: 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Haebangchon:89 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong
Gyeongridan-gil Road: 210-65 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

This is Itaewon-ro road from Hangangjin station to Itaewon station.  Unlike the road near the Itaewon station, this span of road has a luxurious, quiet, and relaxed feel.

A side street.

Back to the main road.

I took a bus and came to the N Seoul Tower, or “Nasam Tower”.

The panoramic view of Seoul from the bottom of the tower, spanning right to left.  The tower is on the Nasam mountain.

The view of Seoul from the observatory deck of the tower.

Walking back from the tower.

I took another bus and came to Haebangcheon Town.

Refugees from the North settled in this area.  It was the origin of the shantytown.  It became a magnet for those who returned after the Japanese rule but had lost their residence.  The area has an old Seoul street feel.  The pictures are taken near the Haebangchon five-way intersection.

Near the Haebangchon neighborhood is Gyeongridan-gil Road, which has many fashionable coffee shops and restaurants.