To avoid the crowds and experience a calmer side of the city, consider hiking the Seoul City Wall Trail instead. You'll be treated to beautiful scenery — including gorgeous views of Namsan Tower ...

or the Seoul City Wall, passing key historic sites from Hanyang, the old name for Seoul. The 3.5-kilometer route takes about two and a half hours to walk, though stopping to explore landmarks ...

Home to five warning beacons and a protective city wall during the Joseon Dynasty ... But most people visit Namsan Park for its panoramic views of Seoul. To scope it out for free, visit ...