Enjoy the history and culture of Dongdaemun while traveling.

✦ Travel Guide Course ✦🌿

1️⃣ Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun)

• As the eastern gate of Hanyangdoseong during the Joseon Dynasty, it is a representative historical site where the history and culture of Seoul come alive.
• Climbing up to the gatehouse allows you to enjoy the cityscape along with the fortress walls, offering a unique atmosphere where history and modernity coexist.

2️⃣ Heunginjimun Park Fortress Trail

• The fortress trail next to Heunginjimun is a walking path where you can directly experience a section of Hanyangdoseong.
• Although short, it provides an opportunity to explore the structure of the old fortress and the defensive system of the Joseon era, with charming views from the fortress walls.🍁

3️⃣ Hanyangdoseong Museum

• Following the fortress trail, you will find the Hanyangdoseong Museum nearby.
• The museum vividly showcases the construction process, historical significance, and stories of the people who guarded the fortress through exhibits, models, and video materials.
• It is an excellent place for learning about history, especially the construction techniques and changes in the fortress across different eras.🔮

4️⃣ Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

• A complex cultural space created on the site of the former Dongdaemun Stadium.
• It features a grass plaza, relic exhibition spaces, and various sculptures, allowing you to enjoy relaxation and a stroll in the city.
• Preserved archaeological relics within the park reveal the historical layers of the Dongdaemun area.🌳

5️⃣ Dongdaemun History Museum

• Located within the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, this museum focuses on the transformation of the Dongdaemun area from the Joseon Dynasty to modern times.
• The exhibits make it easy to understand the history of the former Dongdaemun Stadium and the changes in the Dongdaemun region.🪻

6️⃣ Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

• A landmark of Seoul designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
• Inside, you can find design exhibitions, fashion shows, various cultural events, and a design store offering stylish products.
• The night view is particularly stunning, so staying until evening to enjoy the fantastic lighting is highly recommended.📚

✦ Travel Tips ✦🌿

• The course is walkable, and the entire tour takes about half a day (approximately 3–4 hours) for a leisurely experience.
• Comfortable shoes and light clothing are recommended, and be sure to enjoy the night view of DDP in the evening.
• This itinerary offers a unique experience of both history and modern aesthetics, making it a memorable part of your Seoul trip.🏞️