You don’t have to go to the outside of Seoul to see the sunset in nature. Here are 3 places that you can enjoy Seoul sunset while fully embracing the refreshing scent. Also, Seoul’s skyscrapers are under your feet!
[Cafe Pokpo, Hongjecheon artificial waterfall 카페 폭포]
Cafe Pokpo is located in the west part of Seoul. You can take a bus from Hongdae station, takes roughly 20 minutes to get there. It’s famous for huge artificial waterfall 50m width and 25m high. Around the waterfall, you can take a leisure walk through higher ground along the Seodaemun walking trails, just before the Hongjecheon Waterfall. While the waterfall itself is artificial, the ambiance it creates is utterly relaxing and soothing.
Address: 262-29 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (서울 서대문구 연희로 262-29)
Operating hours : Everyday 9:00 – 21:00, dogs are allowed, skateboarding area available.
Instagram: @cafepokpo
Since the waterfall is located alongside of the water stream, it’s a bit far from the subway stations. Taking a bus is recommended!
[Cafe Check Grow 카페 채그로]
There are many places that provide splendid view in Seoul, but this place is the most quiet and the best place for Seoul sunset. Equipped with city view as it is located in higher ground around Mapo station (Seoul subway line no 3), you can see the speechless views for 24/7.
Check sounds like a “Book (책)” in Korean. The cafe provides books in both Korean and English.
To fully enjoy Seoul sunset, visit the cafe at 16:00 to 18:00 in summer. There are many university students preparing for the mid / final term as well as team project, the atmosphere of the cafe is relatively calm and quiet. You can spend your time by reading books, reorganizing the trip schedule and photos and many more.
Address : 31 Mapo-daero 4da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (서울 마포구 4 다 길, 마포대로 31)
Operating hours : Everyday 9:30 – 21:30
Instagram : @check_grow
[Quarry Observatory cafe Nakta 채석장전망대 카페 낙타]
This “Quarry Observatory cafe Nakta” is different from that of in Dobongsan in Chandong. This cafe is located in Jongro(Jongno) gu. This is much more like a hidden spot so you might need to walk into the mountain, along with mountain trail. But you also can take a bus or taxi. The route can be pretty steep depending on which route you take. This place can be awesome spot for Seoul sunset because nothing can block your sight once you arrive the cafe.
While gazing at the Seoul sunset, you can listen to the guitar playing. The playlist leans to Korean folk songs. You can see the facade of the mountain that once was a quarry back to few decades ago.
Address: 51, Naksan5 gil Jongno go, Seoul (서울시 종로구 낙산5길, 51)
Operating hours: Sun – Thurs / 10:00 – 20:00 / Fri – Sat / 10:00 – 22:00 / Closed on Monday
Instagram : @daily_camel
Absorb maximum the calm sense of Seoul sunset and have a therapeutic trip!
