Dongdaemun Gate (Heunginjimun)
Dongdaemun Gate (Heunginjimun)
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Neighborhood: Jongno-gu
How to get there
- Dongdaemun • 1 min walk
- Dongmyo • 8 min walk
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Abovetheclouds
2,321 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Worth a stop if you are in the area or really into history. Don't make a special trip. You need ten minutes at the most to walk around it and take photographs. There is a small information board in English too with some facts.
Written May 30, 2022
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fire-tower
3,217 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We visited Dongdaemun in December 2023. Dongdaemun which is part of the Seongjeosimni (outer old Seoul) area and is named after Heunginjimun, one of the Eight Gates of Seoul. The structure has been beautifully rebuilt. Pop by to have a look if you are in the area.
Written January 15, 2024
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea27,163 contributions
Dec 2020
C ( 20.12.09 )
There was one of Seoul's landmark, but this landmark's space was a little small, I think. There was one of four big door to Seoul, and had historical meanings. There was good to visit passing by, and had some attraction around there. Though there was Korean treasure No.1, but I think more improvement for attraction. There was good point to rest on Seoul travel.
There was one of Seoul's landmark, but this landmark's space was a little small, I think. There was one of four big door to Seoul, and had historical meanings. There was good to visit passing by, and had some attraction around there. Though there was Korean treasure No.1, but I think more improvement for attraction. There was good point to rest on Seoul travel.
Written December 13, 2020
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vanwahlgren
korea13 contributions
Greetings,
Dong Dae Moon is a great place to find a bargain. It is somewhat like a wholesale market but the vendors will sell to anyone. English is not widely spoken. There are great buys in clothing. Beware though in that the clothes are tailored for Asians. I found the sleeves a little short for gringos. The night market is very much alive and has great buys. Take the subway... don't even think about driving as you can easily be caught in a hour or so traffic jam to get through the area. There are 4 subway lines that intersect there 1,2,4,5. Excellent subway map at or use this link..
I recommend staying at a yogan if you have limited budget. The major hotels are excellent but they are going to cost you probably over 200 to 300 bucks if you don't have discount.
Try to find a friend to take you around.
Here is a map of the area
and a clickable map of seoul
Here is a map of downtown seoul.
Nice clickable seoul map
Dong Dae Moon is a great place to find a bargain. It is somewhat like a wholesale market but the vendors will sell to anyone. English is not widely spoken. There are great buys in clothing. Beware though in that the clothes are tailored for Asians. I found the sleeves a little short for gringos. The night market is very much alive and has great buys. Take the subway... don't even think about driving as you can easily be caught in a hour or so traffic jam to get through the area. There are 4 subway lines that intersect there 1,2,4,5. Excellent subway map at or use this link..
I recommend staying at a yogan if you have limited budget. The major hotels are excellent but they are going to cost you probably over 200 to 300 bucks if you don't have discount.
Try to find a friend to take you around.
Here is a map of the area
and a clickable map of seoul
Here is a map of downtown seoul.
Nice clickable seoul map
Written September 16, 2005
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seouloving
United States7 contributions
Dongdaemun was a well visited spot in my stay in Seoul. Often we would go late at night (after midnight) and shop because everything goes to half price. Shoes, accessories, purses, jewelry, etc. are all great to shop for. ATMs are all around, and there are tents for easy rain-shopping. The street-food is awesome, too, if you dare. I especially liked the hot dog with a layer of french fries on a stick! (like a corn dog)! Also, make sure to walk down to the river nearby. It was recently rennovated and cleaned, and is a beautiful sight. It is really not a place you can see in one day, as the streets seem to go on and on....
Written January 21, 2009
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arcodon
Willows, CA112 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
East Gate market has been our clothing shopping destination of choice since the 80's. It has the best combination of Quality, selection, and price, found anywhere we have traveled in Asia.
Written January 20, 2013
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qwertasdf1
Johor Bahru, Malaysia12 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
This is a total shopping paradise for shopaholics!!
There are plenty of shopping complexes in this area and also wholesalers. You can buy almost everything here. A tip for shoppers is the Doota shopping complex sells almost the same stuffs that can be found in Migliore shopping complex, and it's more expensive. You may also find the same goods that are cheaper than those in Migliore shopping complex at nearby wholesale markets. Make sure you compare prices around before you buy something, and try to bargain for a cheaper price. Bargaining can be done in the wholesale markets, and only in some shopping complex, like Migliore. In conclusion, get your legs warmed up and start bargain hunting around before you make a buying decision.
Oh, and also shops in this area close at around 4am, so enjoy shopping and working out at the same time!
There are plenty of shopping complexes in this area and also wholesalers. You can buy almost everything here. A tip for shoppers is the Doota shopping complex sells almost the same stuffs that can be found in Migliore shopping complex, and it's more expensive. You may also find the same goods that are cheaper than those in Migliore shopping complex at nearby wholesale markets. Make sure you compare prices around before you buy something, and try to bargain for a cheaper price. Bargaining can be done in the wholesale markets, and only in some shopping complex, like Migliore. In conclusion, get your legs warmed up and start bargain hunting around before you make a buying decision.
Oh, and also shops in this area close at around 4am, so enjoy shopping and working out at the same time!
Written October 18, 2011
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helen1217
Saitama, Japan181 contributions
If you are in Seoul, go to Dongdaemun Gate.
Tonde Mon. You can buy various clothings at very good price here. It is open till late hours at night. Leather wear is also what is recommendable to buy here.
Tonde Mon. You can buy various clothings at very good price here. It is open till late hours at night. Leather wear is also what is recommendable to buy here.
Written September 30, 2008
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miles_for_smiles
Hong Kong, China85 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Amazing building, really worth the visit and spending some time to soak it all in!
Super easy to access via the subway system and conveniently located, this is a must visit!
Super easy to access via the subway system and conveniently located, this is a must visit!
Written November 12, 2019
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Nathan Smith Jr
Los Angeles, CA694 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
One thing I hate about Seoul is how bloody difficult it can be to cross the street. You can't really get close to the gate because of how the gates are set up, so don't feel bad if none of your pics turn out right. After some shopping at the nearby namdaemun market, you can come here for some shots. There's several of these bad boys around Seoul, so go catch em all.
Written August 4, 2019
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