Jamsil 28Lotte World, Lotte World Tower
Photo: KTOJamsil is home to Lotte World Tower, Korea's tallest building, and the Lotte World theme park. The Seoul Sky observatory gives a sweeping city view, and Lotte World Mall and Seokchon Lake round out a full day.
Lotte World takes most of a day; the observatory alone needs 2–3 hours.
Main spots
- Lotte WorldIndoor and outdoor (Magic Island) theme park — allow most of a day.
Photo: KTO
Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)Observatory in Korea's tallest building. Check the official site for fees and hours.
Best time to visit
A full day from the morning if you're going to Lotte World. For the observatory alone, go up late in the afternoon for both day and night views.
Half-day route
- From Jamsil Station to Lotte World (or a walk around Seokchon Lake)
- Lunch in Lotte World Mall
- Stroll around Seokchon Lake
- Go up Seoul Sky in the late afternoon
- Dinner in the mall after the night view
Lotte World is very busy at weekends and on holidays. Buying tickets online in advance is often cheaper.
Getting there
Nearest: Jamsil Stn (Lines 2, 8)
| From | Route | Time | Fare (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incheon Airport | AREX all-stop train → change at Hongdae · Yeonnam → Line 2 | ~105 min | 6,300 KRW |
| Gimpo Airport | Line 9 (Express) → Line 9 (Express) → change at Seokchon to Line 8 | ~61 min | 2,050 KRW |
| Seoul Station | Line 4 → change at Dongdaemun H&C Park to Line 2 | ~40 min | 1,750 KRW |
From Incheon you can also take the AREX Express to Seoul Station (~43 min, ₩13,000) or an airport limousine bus (₩16,000–18,000).
Nearby areas
| To | Route | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seongsu | Line 2 | ~10 min | 1,550 KRW |
| Dongdaemun | Line 2 | ~22 min | 1,650 KRW |
| Gangnam · Sinsa | Line 2 → change at Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education to Line 3 | ~25 min | 1,650 KRW |
| Ikseon-dong · Insadong | Line 2 → change at Euljiro 3-ga to Line 3 | ~33 min | 1,650 KRW |
Fares are adult transit-card estimates as of 2026-10.
FAQ
What is the nearest station to Jamsil?
Jamsil Stn (Lines 2, 8).
How long from Incheon Airport to Jamsil?
About 105 minutes by AREX and subway, roughly ₩6,300 (AREX all-stop train → change at Hongdae · Yeonnam → Line 2).
How much time do I need in Jamsil?
For the main spots, allow about 3 hours. Lotte World takes most of a day; the observatory alone needs 2–3 hours.