There are views of the city from the base of the tower as the mountain is situated in the middle of Seoul. However, much of the view is either obstructed by trees or fencing. This view south to the Han River was taken in between the cables of the fence
The weather was cold but the air was somewhat hazy as I looked toward the northern mountians. This is one of the fedw open views not obsturcted by trees. Almost makes you want to pay to get up to the observation deck. There are package deals that include a meal at one of the restaurants plus the cost of the ride