Tioluwa is a lover of all things good story telling and adventure, so it's no surprise she's officially hooked to all things Korean. She believes learning and having fun is synonymous and prides herself a K-drama guru. From Korean lifestyle to history, she's all over it like sauce on kimchi.
Annyeong Chingus
Ever looked at a tall building and thought, “I wonder what is going on in there?” then visiting a high-rise building in Korea should definitely be on your list.
While we absolutely love South Korea for giving us blood-pressure-raising dramas, beautiful music, and the gift of delulu; Operation Tourist Destination is a must.
Here is a list of 5 towers you should totally visit when you visit South Korea
Although officially called the YTN Seoul Tower and proudly standing at 236 meters tall (774 ft), this building Goliath is one of South Korea's most popular tourist and local attractions.
It was originally built as a communications and observation tower as it currently broadcasts signals for major Korean media outlets, such as KBS, MBC, and SBS. Over the years, the Namsam Seoul Tower has become a national treasure attracting thousands of tourists from around the world with its various attractions such as malls, museums, restaurants, and of course its breathtaking view.
The Namsam Tower is also a popular K-drama location and has been featured in popular dramas such as Legend of the Blue Sea, True Beauty, and Itaewon Class. You might be lucky to catch your favorite celebrity on set when you visit.
Looking for a perfect fun date spot? Lotte World Tower has got the right feel.
This giant is the sixth tallest building in the world and the tallest in South Korea standing at 123 stories and a height of 555 m (1,821 ft).
According to reports, it took 7 years to complete this architectural masterpiece. This was because it was open to citizens to inspect during construction and their opinions were requested in a bid to make it safe and well-designed, especially against earthquakes. It was given high rates by Seoul residents during its official opening in 2017.
This tower is home to enough malls to turn your black card white, restaurants, hotels, and wellness centers, and it has a sky bridge for visitors with a sense of adventure - which could be you. Imagine getting proposed to on that bridge? Just say yes and don't look down.
Ever wanted to swim over 1,000ft in the air? Then this building has got you covered literally.
The LCT tower is the Second tallest building in South Korea and is on the top 10 list of the most expensive skyscrapers in the world. It's giving chaebol.
The LCT tower consists of three different towers with varying heights of 411.6 m (1,350 ft), 339.1 m (1,113 ft), and 333 m (1,093 ft). The first tower serves as a 101-floor hotel with amazing outdoor pools. The other two towers are 85-floor residential skyscrapers.
The developers definitely mixed business with pleasure as this building is located right in front of Haeundae Beach. Summer never felt so good.
It also has an urban entertainment complex, an indoor water park, a hot spring spa, malls, and an observatory called BUSAN x THE SKY.
Home to Hyundai Stores, LG Energy Solutions, and NH Investments and Securities, this tower is a corporate powerhouse with its massive double towers, standing respectively at 333 m (1,093 ft) with 69 floors and 247.1 m (811 ft) with 53 floors all adorned in beautiful red steel.
Parc1 Tower is the 5th tallest sky-scrapping wonder of Korea.
Also called The Posco Tower-Songdo because it is located in Songdo International City, the most expensive private real estate project in the world a.k.a my retirement plan.
Do you know that according to reports, this 305 m (1,001 ft) building was originally initiated to serve as a major landmark in Incheon? Apparently, Incheon had bare lands and why build a mere park when you could have a skyscraper?
It is safe to say it has definitely served its purpose as in 2010, the finance ministers of G-20 countries held a major economic convention there. (The G-20 or Group of 20 is a forum that comprises 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU), and the African Union (AU).
Unlike other towers, the Posco tower prides itself on its 68 column-free floors with each facility having its own entrance lobby. Bucket list anyone?
It also has a luxury hotel, several office space floors, an observatory (why not), enough retail stores, and a Penthouse. (Anyone thinking what I'm thinking?)
South Korea definitely entered the build-a-skyscraper competition with no holds barred and totally ate it up. These skyscrapers are on top of the world's must-see tourist destinations with several attractions for your bucket list to drown in.
So tell us in the comments; which of these towers are on your list?
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