An unusual institution is located on the top, 123rd, floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul at an altitude of 555 meters above the ground. The tower is the tallest building in the country and the fifth tallest building in the world. Such data is provided by the official website of the structure.
The journey from the Lotte World Tower entrance to the restaurant itself takes about an hour.
First, you need to buy an entrance ticket. An adult costs 27,000 Korean won, or approximately $20, while a child costs 24,000 won, or $18.
After that, visitors are offered to go to the waiting room – a room flooded with blue light. Images of giant whales float across a huge screen on the ceiling.
In the next room, there is an opportunity to take a picture, look at the materials from which the tower is constructed, then dive back into the “whale” theme. All this is part of a temporary exhibition dedicated to the work of nature photographer Jang Nam Won.
Finally, the doors of the elevator open, which takes tourists to the Seoul Sky Observatory at a speed of 10 meters per second. The ascent takes only a minute.
Upon exiting the elevator, visitors find themselves in a dark room playing a video about the history of Seoul and the Lotte World Tower.
The screen then slowly rises like a curtain, revealing a breathtaking 360-degree view of Seoul through floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.
On the 118th floor, there is a Sky Deck with a glass floor. Through them, you can see the city from a height of 478 meters.
Small cafes are located on the 119th and 122nd floors.
On the 120th floor, there is Sky Terrace, an outdoor balcony with stunning views of the meandering Han River.
After an appropriate amount of oohs and aahs, you finally make it to the waiting room on the 123rd floor.
The restaurant itself occupies the 123rd floor. It is spacious and cozy, with soft chairs and a lamp on every table. Full-length windows extend to the ceiling and fill the space with warm light during sunset.
A beef stew costs $28, $19 for spaghetti with tomatoes, and $18 for a Caesar salad. The menu also includes pizza, sandwiches, steaks, and snacks.
The 123F Lounge is the perfect place for a romantic dinner or a date. The hall can be rented for special events, wedding receptions, and presentations.