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Dongdaemun Gate, Originally called Heung-injimun ("Gate of Uplifting Mercy") used to served as the main eastern gate in the wall surrounding Seoul. First built in 1397. The present Dong-daemun Gate was completely rebuilt when Daewongun (father of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty) was in power (in 1863). The present gate is slightly larger than the original one. The architectural structure is similar to that of Namdaemun Gate. But Dongdaemun, which was constructed in the late era the Joseon Dynasty, is excessively detailed.
Dongdaemun is distinguished from other gates by a half-moon outer baffle wall, built in a semicircle to entrap enemies who tried to enter the gate.The base is a granite structure with a single arch, above which is wooden superstructure in the form of a two-storied pavilion, five-gan (a measure of the distance between two pillars) wide and two-gan deep, with a hipped roof. There is much ornamentation in the pavilion design, displaying the skill of the Joseon Dynasty-era artisans. The tongue-shaped ornamentation atop the columns is typical of the wooden architecture of the late Joseon period.
Located nearby are Dongdaemun Market (one of Korea's largest and most popular) and Dongdaemun Sports Stadium. Leave a Comment Address: The very middle of Seoul, well slightly east ;o)Directions: Take city bus No. 25, 30, 30-1, 131, 134, 146, or 302 from Jongno 1(il)-ga.(15min. required) Take city coach bus No. 2 from Midopa, (15min. required) (Subway) Line 1 and 4 Dongdaemun Station.
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| | | | Dongdaemoon (Great East Gate): Shopping At Tongdaemun | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
Dongdaemun is a shopping area comprised of thousands of small shops. Some of them are the usual sidwalk affairs, but there are dozens of buildings with hundreds of stalls offering just about any kind of clothing you can think. Additionally, there is the largest fabric shop in the world where if you can think of a pattern, color, or material, it will likely be there and at a much reduced price. Most of the shops inside the buildings are closed on Sundays, but Sundays are the best time for the best bargains. If you come in at Dongdaemun Stadium station, you will exit near the stadium. Keep the stadium on your right until you are completely past it. Hang a right until you come to the street that is nearly blocked with sidewalk shops. There, you can buy a backpack for a dollar, a nice dress shirt for 2 or 3. Dresses that would cost 80-100 USD can be had for 10. Closeouts, overstocks, season changes will cut your clothing price by up to 90%.
You use the new river as a guide. Two years ago, this was a 6 lane highway. It was hidden underneath. When the officials decided the highway was overstressed, they decided to remove it and restore the river.
Do NOT sit down at any of the sidewalk eateries though. The food is good, safe, tasty and twice the price. Instead, orient towards the gate with the stadium at your back. Cross the street then go to the huge street by the gate (Chongno) and turn left. A few blocks down you will find restaurants in all of the little alleys.
Bargaining is expected in most places, but in the second large green building on the second floor where the leather goods are sold, there is little bargaining. It is mostly Russian, and they set a price and don't budge much. Interspersed along clothing shops that line the sidewalks, you will find watches, wallets, purses, notebooks, shoe polish, and too much else to list. Here, you can bargain. Bring cash, no credit cards accepted in most places-none at the sidewalk shops. Address: Dongdaemun Gate between Ulchiro and ChongnoDirections: Lines 1, 2, 4, and 5 all have stops at either Dongdaemun, or Dongdaemun Stadium. It doesn't matter which. You can also ride bus 13. There are many other buses, but since they changed the numbers, I don't know
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| | | | Dongdaemoon (Great East Gate): Shop 'till you drop! | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Dongdaemun is a very large shopping area, bustling with life any time of the day or night. Yup, it's any die hard shopper's dream: 24 hours of action! You can buy almost anything you dream up in this shopping district. There are 30 malls housing 27,000 shops, and hundreds of street vendors which come out mostly at night, starting at 10 p.m. You can find clothes, shoes, bags, belts,sun glasses, accessories, underwear, towels, bedsheets, second-hand books, yarn, fabric, household goods....get the picture? Enjoy the outdoor entertainment and fashion shows held at the stages located right outside the three bussiest malls: Doota, Migliore, and Freya Town.
Because different places are open at different times, your best bet would be to pick up your free Dongdaemun Market Shopping Guide from the Tourist Information office located right outside the Dongdaemun stadium.
The Pungmul Flea Market, located in the Dongdaemun stadium itself, is a very interesting Sunday afternoon outing. You can find anything from musical instruments to weapons to dildos (this last one is not a typo). Leave a Comment Address: Dongdaemun Stadium subway station, exit 1Phone: 02-2236-9135Website: www.dongdaemun.com
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Dongdaemun is Korea's largest wholesale and retail shopping district has 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialty shops, and 50,000 manufacturers.
You can buy silks, clothes, shoes, sporting goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, electronics, office supplies, toys and just about almost everything. Leave a Comment Address: Dongdaemun
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