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• Information
  Introduction
  Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed important government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453 and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.
  
  The gate features a hipped roof which has five front compartments and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.
  
  One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period as well.
  
  Current Status
  Treasure No.1 (Designated on January 21, 1963)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Not available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    Built in 1396, Hanyang City Wall, also known as Hanyangdoseong or the Seoul City Wall, has protected Seoul for over 600 years. Even though some parts were demol...

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    Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street (동대문 문구완구거리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Others
    Dongdaemun Stationary Store Street is located in Changsin-dong near Dongdaemun Station, and is a wholesale market selling toys and stationery. Almost 100 statio...

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    Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Industrial Tours
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and...

  • 

    Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong...

  • 

    Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Others
    Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley is located near Dongdaemun Shopping Complex and the many restaurants here have been in operation anywhere from five to thirty years...

• Accommodation

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    HOTEL QB [Korea Quality] / 호텔큐비(호텔QB) [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located just a three-minute walk away from the Dongdaemun Subway Station in Seoul, the hotel offers easy access for shopping and culture tour. Airport bus pass...

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    JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul (JW 메리어트 동대문 스퀘어 서울)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is located at the fusion of culture, entertainment and commerce in the dynamic Dongdaemun and is JW Marriott’s second hotel ...

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    Hostel Vanilla2

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Hostel Vanilla 2 is a guesthouse in a residential house located in Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The 2-story house has 9 cozy rooms. Over 90% of the guests ar...

  • 

    Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun (라마다호텔 동대문)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun is a business hotel located in the heart of Seoul. It is located within a short walking distance from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park ...

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    Travelodge Dongdaemun (트레블로지 동대문 호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Travelodge Dongdaemun is located in the heart of Seoul, surrounded by popular tourist attrctions. The hotel provides services that suit the needs of both leisur...

• Restaurants

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    Hanyangguksu Donsamo (한양국수돈삼오)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is banquet noodles. A store where you can enjoy grilled meat and no...

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    Dongdaemun Jeongyuk Sikdang (동대문정육식당)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A restaurant that charges a fee for table setting. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul...

  • 

    Namhae Gulgukbap (남해굴국밥)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A restaurant that uses only fresh oysters delivered from Tongyeong every day. The representative menu is oyster and rice soup. This Korean cuisine is located ne...

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    The Lounge (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)
    (더라운지(JW 메리어트 동대문스퀘어서울))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. Different menus are provided each season. The representative menu is dessert.

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    BLT STEAK (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)
    (비엘티스테이크(JW메리어트동대문스퀘어서울))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. The representative menu is steak. One of the top 3 steak restaurants in New York.

• Shopping

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    Dongdaemun Shopping Complex - Accessory Shops (동대문종합시장 악세사리상가)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge accessory shops. Most of the handmade accessories in Korea are distributed here. ...

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    Dongdaemun Shopping Complex (Hanbok Shops) (동대문종합시장 한복상가)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge hanbok shops. Most of the major hanbok and fabric distributors are located here. ...

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    Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town (동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained tha...

  • 

    Doota (두산타워)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Doota is a fashion mall full of trendy fashion items including designer shops, select shops, luxury brand stores, cafes, and restaurants. Doota is a one-stop sh...

  • 

    Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Seungjin Toy is a toy store that carries almost every kind of toy imaginable from stuffed animals to character dolls and much more. What makes this store even m...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway] Dongdaemun station (Seoul Subway Line1 or 4), Exit 6.
  
  

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