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Dongdaemun Design Plaza, or DDP, combines sweeping architecture with design exhibitions and cultural events. Treat a walk around the exterior and a visit to an indoor exhibition as separate parts of your plan.
Hours, tickets and booking arrangements differ by exhibition or event. Check the official page for the program you want to attend.
Gwangjang Market combines textile and everyday-goods shops with stalls serving food. Walk through the market lanes before choosing a meal, taking in both its trading activity and its food culture.
The Shilla Seoul stands in Jangchung-dong at the foot of Namsan. If your plans include Namsan, Jangchung-dong or Dongdaemun, compare the journeys from the hotel to your chosen destinations.
Start at Gwangjang Market and DDP, with a few tips for the journey between.
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