On a clear day, you can also see Hallasan Mountain on Jejudo Island. The 1st floor has a photo booth and a cafe. You can walk up a walking path or ride Ttangkkeut Monorail. Hours are 09:00–18:00 (may change with the weather), and parking is available. Admission differs by source. Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI and the Haenam County Culture and Tourism fee guide for tourist sites list it as free. The Haenam County Culture and Tourism Galdusan Mountain page lists 1,000 won for adults, so call before visiting to check.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 6 photos
Ttangkkeut Observatory Today
Worked out per date
Nov 4 (Wed)
Hours 09:00–18:00
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Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization
Ttangkkeut Observatory before you go
Hours
09:00–18:00 ※ May change with the weather — source 1
Fees
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI — source 1
Free
Haenam County Culture and Tourism — source 2
Adults 1,000 won / Youth (military) 700 won / Elementary school students 500 won / Free for age 65 and over, disability grade 3 or higher, persons of national merit, and Haenam-gun residents
Sources differ — call before visiting 061-530-5544
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Ttangkkeut Observatory in detail
Ttangkkeut Observatory: a 9-story torch-shaped building modeled on a beacon tower
The observatory stands at the top of Galdusan Mountain (156 m) and was built in the shape of a torch to symbolize the role of the old beacon towers. The building has 1 basement floor and 9 floors above ground. It is the place most visited by travelers who come to Ttangkkeut.
Ttangkkeut Observatory: 1 wheelchair and free parking
The observatory has 1 wheelchair available, and there is no parking fee. From the observatory, an archipelago of scattered large and small islands spreads out.
It differs by source. Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI and the Haenam County Culture and Tourism tourist site fee guide list it as free. The Galdusan Mountain page of Haenam County Culture and Tourism lists 1,000 won for adults, 700 won for youths and soldiers, and 500 won for elementary school students. That page lists it as free for people aged 65 and over, Haenam County residents, persons of national merit, and people with a disability of grade 3 or higher. Call 061-530-5544 to confirm before visiting. source 1
Until what time is Ttangkkeut Observatory open?
It is open 09:00–18:00, and the hours may change with the weather. For inquiries, call 061-530-5544. source 2
Ttangkkeut Tourist Sitesame coordinates
Ttangkkeut Monorailstraight-line 160 m
Ttangkkeut Tower Skywalkstraight-line 280 m
Haenam Ttangkkeut Observatory Cafesame coordinates
Bada Dongsanstraight-line 550 m
