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Tourist Spot
Dongdaemun & DDP
DDP looking like a giant spaceship and fashion malls lit up until dawn. A landmark where past, future, shopping, and art coexist.
Seoul · Jung-guSleepless City
🧭Visit info
Dongdaemun is home to the giant spaceship-like 'DDP', designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, and dozens of massive fashion malls. Time flows differently here. At 10 PM, the wholesale market comes alive, and malls stay lit until 5 AM. It is the 'Heart of K-Fashion' where you can find the latest trends first and at affordable prices.
⭐Highlights
DDP (Design Plaza)
A mysterious silver building made entirely of curves. At night, it glows like a spaceship, becoming the best photo spot. A cultural hub hosting exhibitions and Fashion Week.
Dawn Shopping
Malls like apm, Migliore, and Doota stay open until dawn. In the wholesale area, witness the energetic scene of shop owners from all over Korea buying stock.
Dakhanmari Alley
Recharge with healthy food after shopping. 'Dakhanmari' (Whole Chicken Soup) and 'Grilled Fish' restaurants are clustered in narrow alleys near Dongdaemun Station.
🧾Hours · transport · tips
🚇Getting There
Subway Line 2, 4, 5 'Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Stn', Exit 1 (Connected to DDP).
🕐Opening Hours
DDP: 10-20 / Malls: 10:30-05:00 (Next day) / Wholesale: 20:00-05:00.
💡Shopping Tip
Wholesale (night) might not sell single items. Retail malls (Doota, Migliore) sell singles and allow bargaining!
📍Location
281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul