Namsan cable car, Aerial tramway in Hoehyeon-dong district, Seoul, South Korea.
The Namsan Cable Car covers 605 meters between platforms, connecting central Seoul to N Seoul Tower through glass-enclosed cabins with city views.
Established in 1962, this transportation system marked the introduction of the first commercial passenger cable car service in South Korea.
The cable car system connects visitors to N Seoul Tower, where many Korean families attach locks as symbols of lasting relationships.
Operating daily from 10:00 to 23:00, the three-minute journey carries 48 passengers per cabin at a speed of 3.2 meters per second.
An elevator near Namsan Tunnel Three transports 20 passengers directly to the cable car station, integrating modern accessibility into mountain transport.
Location: Seoul
Inception: 1962
Length: 605 m
Website: http://cablecar.co.kr
GPS coordinates: 37.55659,126.98179
Latest update: November 28, 2025 11:52
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