What's Dongdaemun-gu like?
People go to Dongdaemun-gu to see attractions such as Lotte World and to explore its green spaces such as Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. You might want to seek out the neighbourhood's shops while you're here. Myeongdong Street and Bukchon Hanok Village are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun-gu is located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from the heart of Seoul.
Flying to:
- Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.), 13 mi (20.9 km) from Dongdaemun-gu
Getting to Dongdaemun-gu on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Yongdu Station
- Jegi-dong Station
- Cheongnyangni Station
Things to see and do in and around Dongdaemun-gu
What to see in Dongdaemun-gu
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Korea University
- Hanyang University
- Sungshin Women's University
Things to do in Dongdaemun-gu
- Lotte World
- Myeongdong Street
- Namdaemun Market
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Insa-dong
Other popular Dongdaemun-gu attractions
- Cheonggyecheon
- Seoul Forest
- Changgyeonggung Palace
- Jogyesa Temple
- Apgujeong Rodeo Street
